This ancient tree sun-dried black tea from Yiwu Mahei Village is produced at an altitude of 1,200 meters in a premium tea region with an average annual temperature of 17°C. Cultivated in an understory ecological planting system, it embodies the historical and cultural heritage of the Ancient Tea Horse Road. The hundred-year-old tea trees grow naturally without pesticides or fertilizers, having fully adapted to their natural and pest environment, demonstrating pure ecological cultivation principles. Dry Tea Characteristics: The leaves are tight and elastic, with clear veins and a subtle luster. The appearance shows a deep brown with yellow hues, featuring compact strips with touches of yellow leaves, emitting a fresh fragrance that combines woody notes with sunshine. Aged in century-old trees, the tea presents a solid, deep, and lasting aroma with pure, natural woody and floral notes. Brewed Tea Profile: The tea liquor exhibits a yellow-red color with crystal clarity and brightness. It offers a sweet, mellow taste with a smooth and silky texture, delivering intricate and refined layers of flavor. When brewed at 85-95 degrees Celsius, it demonstrates excellent steeping endurance with consistent flavor. Each infusion reveals different flavor profiles, with lasting fragrance and natural aroma. Crafting Process: Following traditional tea processing methods: picking-withering-rolling-fermentation, this technique preserves both the tea’s wild mountain essence and the activity of its internal compounds. Under proper storage conditions, it can be aged long-term, showing excellent potential for further transformation and developing richer aromas over time. In the Mahei region, primarily known for its raw pu-erh tea, this sun-dried black tea stands out as uniquely distinctive, perfectly showcasing the superior quality of the Yiwu tea region. It represents a premium tea product with both collection and tasting value.
