Deep amber liquor and notable viscosity make for a resinous texture and flavor profile with subtler notes pervading the liquor. Experience our own Jingmai Mountain rendition of Yunnan red tea.
In the late-2000's, there was an effort in the Jingmai Mountains to convert monoculture, terraced taidi tea to ecological shengtai gardens. My father-in-law, a skilled herbalist with a working knowledge of biodiversity, was asked to participate in this transition and to share his methods with other villagers. This included reducing planting density, interplanting with fast-growing trees and allowing tea shrubs to assume a more natural form. Many of these shrubs have now transitioned into trees and become prolific producers.
Our 'Feral Red' is made from these decades old naturalized plantings. It is a homage to the red soils of Jingmai Mountain - full-bodied and rustic, with a fragrance profile that transforms gracefully over time. Every year, we try to hold some of this tea back for aging, but just can't seem to keep it in stock.
In the late-2000's, there was an effort in the Jingmai Mountains to convert monoculture, terraced taidi tea to ecological shengtai gardens. My father-in-law, a skilled herbalist with a working knowledge of biodiversity, was asked to participate in this transition and to share his methods with other villagers. This included reducing planting density, interplanting with fast-growing trees and allowing tea shrubs to assume a more natural form. Many of these shrubs have now transitioned into trees and become prolific producers.
Our 'Feral Red' is made from these decades old naturalized plantings. It is a homage to the red soils of Jingmai Mountain - full-bodied and rustic, with a fragrance profile that transforms gracefully over time. Every year, we try to hold some of this tea back for aging, but just can't seem to keep it in stock.