Ancient tree Tea belongs to the high-end category. Ancient tree tea refers to Pu'er tea that has survived for over a hundred years, and there are clusters of ancient trees in the Xishuangbanna tea region, Lincang tea region, and Pu'er tea region, though they are relatively few in number. The raw material for ancient tree tea mainly comes from arboreal tea trees, which mostly grow deep in the mountains with little human presence, in an unpolluted environment. They are also highly resilient to brewing, have a rich aroma, and a high degree of returning sweetness.

What Category Does Ancient Tree Tea Belong To?

Ancient tree tea is one of China's traditional famous teas. Because the tea trees in the tea gardens are often grown on old trees that have been planted in natural environments for many years, with ages generally ranging from 100 to 500 years, the quality of the tea leaves is stable, the taste is good, and it has great ornamental value. It is precious and rare, making it truly a high-end tea product.

While paying attention to the category of ancient tree tea, it is more important to understand its quality characteristics, in order to truly comprehend its value and significance.

The tea trees for ancient tree tea are very old, with long lifespans and vigorous growth, resulting in thick leaves covered with layers of gray-brown tea down. The more of this down, the longer the tree has grown, and the down also contains higher levels of tea polyphenols, amino acids, and Caffeine, making it easier to release fragrance.

During the picking and processing of ancient tree tea, temperature, humidity, time, and other factors must be strictly controlled to fully maintain its quality and unique aroma.

Characteristics of Ancient Tree Tea

1. Taste: Ancient tree tea brings a rich and complex taste, evoking a sense of the vastness of high mountains and wide fields. The tea soup has a high level of fineness and fullness, with a smooth penetration.

2. Appearance: The leaves of ancient tree tea are relatively robust, with a prominent leathery texture, clear veins, irregular serrated edges, and fewer hairs on the back.

3. Aroma: The aroma of ancient tree tea is deep and heavy, with a long-lasting aftertaste.

4. Leaf Base: After brewing, the leaves of ancient tree tea unfold normally, are plump and elastic, and have good resilience; whereas terrace-grown tea is quite the opposite.

5. Potential: Ancient tree tea comes from deeply rooted large trees, and the nutrients from the ground make the leaves well-developed, with great potential for growth.