{"product_id":"wild-ancient-tree-sun-dried-black-tea","title":"Wild Ancient Tree Sun-dried Black Tea","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYunnan Wild Ancient Tree Sun-dried Black Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Black Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivar: Large Leaf Species  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Lincang, Yunnan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest Date: 2026\/03\/20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage Methods: Clean, ventilated, kept away from sunlight, dry, without peculiar smell, without pollution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Rare Encounter with the Ancient Forests of Lincang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh above the clouds, where the slopes of Da Xue Shan (Big Snow Mountain) plunge into misty valleys, there exists a tea untouched by time. This is the 2026 Spring harvest of our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun-Dried Wild Ancient Tree Black Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Dian Hong Black Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e born from the primal forests of Fengqing, Yunnan, the very cradle of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Preciousness of a Single Spring Plucking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, Sun-dried Black Tea does not grow in manicured rows. It thrives as a forest giant, scattered across dizzying cliffs and hidden gullies. These are not bushes; they are ancient arbors, their gnarled trunks wrapped in moss, their roots reaching deep into untouched mineral soils. Experts estimate their age at over 500 years. Because the terrain is so treacherous—often requiring a half-day hike just to reach a single tree—there is only one harvest per year. Each spring, skilled pickers risk steep paths to hand-pluck only the tenderest buds and mature leaves, capturing the mountain’s brief explosion of vitality. This limited yield makes every leaf a rare treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Sun-Drying: The Art of Shai Hong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike conventional black teas that are subjected to high-temperature machine roasting—which can flatten flavor and introduce smoky or burnt notes—this Sun-dried Black Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e follows the ancient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShai Hong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (sun-drying) method. After gentle withering and rolling, the leaves are laid under the Yunnan sun to dry slowly. This natural process preserves the leaf’s active enzymes, locks in the fresh spring energy, and allows the tea to develop a naturally honey-like sweetness without any harshness. It also gives the Sun-dried Black Tea a remarkable ability to age gracefully, much like a fine raw pu-erh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Taste of an Untamed Forest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep these leaves, and they unfurl like scrolls revealing their story. The first sip is a revelation: a thick, viscous liquor that coats the mouth with a pure, unadulterated sweetness—no sugar needed. Then comes the complexity: notes of ripe lychee, dried longan, osmanthus blossom, and a whisper of wild bee pollen. As the tea cools, a clean, mineral finish lingers, reminiscent of fresh spring water running over ancient rock. This is the essence of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Wild Tree Black Tea from Yunnan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—deep, layered, and profoundly satisfying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for Many Infusions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause these leaves come from old-growth trees with dense cellular structures, they possess extraordinary endurance. Whether you brew Western-style or in a gaiwan for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGongfu Cha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, expect at least 8 to 10 infusions. With each steep, the tea evolves, revealing new facets—from bright floral notes in the early rounds to a deeper, honeyed woodiness in later steeps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MoriMa Tea","offers":[{"title":"25.0 G","offer_id":49304555159866,"sku":"BTRP-YNSH-YFG01","price":19.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50.0 G","offer_id":49304555192634,"sku":"BTRP-YNSH-YFG01","price":36.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100.0 G","offer_id":49304555225402,"sku":"BTRP-YNSH-YFG01","price":71.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250.0 G","offer_id":49304555258170,"sku":"BTRP-YNSH-YFG01","price":185.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2323\/3605\/files\/Wild_Ancient_Tree_Sun-dried_Black_Tea_1.jpg?v=1778729757","url":"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/it\/products\/wild-ancient-tree-sun-dried-black-tea","provider":"Authentic Chinese tea | Born for You, Burn for MMT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}