Origin & Ancient Trees
- Mountain / Village
- Wangzi (Manson) Mountain, Xiangming, Mengla
- Region
- Xishuangbanna, Yunnan
- Altitude
- 1,300–1,400 m (historic tribute zone)
- Tree age
- High-age heritage mountain material
- Soil
- Century-old forest black-humus soil, exceptionally high in organic matter
Manson (Wangzi Mountain) in Xiangming, Mengla is associated with tribute-tea history: recorded as tribute tea in the Ming Chenghua era (1465), with earlier 'earthen tribute' references in the Nanzhao (Tang) period.
Origin, harvest year and net weight are confirmed per order before shipment. Samples are available so your team can evaluate the lot before a wholesale order.
Tasting Notes
- Dry leaf
- Thick, kingly strands; fully covered in golden down; deep black-gold colour
- Aroma
- Regal hidden orchid, old-tree woody tribute notes and aged honey; high-end, weighty, very long cup-cling
- Liquor
- Orange-red and gilded, thick with a light ring
- Taste
- Dense and weighty on entry, very light bitterness, whole-mouth elegant returning sweetness, deep settling energy
- Endurance
- 22+ infusions; rich layered tail water