A green tea made from same tea tree varietal as our Lào Cai Deep forest teas but on the Lai Châu side of the mountain range. 
 
The tea trees in this area are growing to heights of 10+ meters in the deep forest at 2200m+ in elevation. The rich biodiversity and natural growing conditions really make their way into the cup.
 
This tea brews up slowly into a rich, clear golden soup. The flavor is unique and complex. Reminds me of forest flower honey, herbs, strawberry or raspberry and wild grasses with a lot of umami. There are some similarities to Japanese green teas.
 
Light astringency and bitterness, thick mouthfeel, long rich huigan and relaxing qi.
 
Another interesting aspect of this tea is the aging potential. I have tried teas from past years and they get sweeter and richer over time. The honey notes become more prominent as well.
 
I admittedly am not much of a green tea drinker but this one really struck a chord with me for its uniqueness.
 
This tea is flexible with brewing parameters but I like long steeps at 85-100 degrees. This is also a good candidate for grandpa brewing.
 
Season: April 2026
Picking Standard: 1 bud 2-3 leaves
Region: Phong Thổ, Lai Châu
Elevation: 2200-2600m