In the mountains of Phoenix, the evolution of the tea plant has spawned many of its varieties that grow wild and have no official names. Old-timers say that more than two hundred years ago on Wudong there was a big fire, which broke out from a lightning strike and destroyed many plants. But in some miraculous way, one charred old tea tree found the strength to survive in vain, and the next spring it opened new shoots. A few years later, new trees sprang up around him. Local peasants called this place Lei Da Chai ("Thunder Firewood").
"Thunder Firewood Old Tree" was made in a small tea farm in the Wudong peak inner area in November 2017. Processed by traditional technology (average fermentation, prolonged heating on charcoal).
In appearance: thin, dark brown flagella of lengthwise twisted leaves. The aroma is rich, floral with a touch of berries. Infusion is transparent, with white grapes hue.
The bouquet of brewed tea is elegant, multifaceted, spicy-floral, with notes of fresh berries, currant leaf, creamy caramel, lime and spices. The fragrance is light and gentle, affectionate, delightful. The taste is rich and full-bodied, silky and sweetish, with delicate berry sourness, hints of spice and lingering aftertaste.
Brew tea with hot water (95°C) in a porcelain gaiwan or a teapot of porous clay. The proportion is 5 g per 100 ml. The time of the first steeping is about 10 seconds. After that do short steeps (just for 2-3 seconds), increasing steeping time for each subsequent step, if necessary. You can steep the tea up to 12 times.
"Thunder Firewood Old Tree" is a perfect choice for gourmets and sophisticated lovers – incredibly gentle and beautiful.
