"Pine Needles" - Green Tea

$9.00

Experience the authentic taste of Yunnan craftsmanship with our Mengku Pine Needles Green Tea. This unique tea is traditionally wok-fired by skilled artisans, a crucial step that sets it apart from other green teas. The gentle pan-roasting locks in the tea’s fresh character while imparting a subtle, toasty warmth.

The dry leaves, twisted into elegant pine needle shapes, unfurl to produce a bright, smooth liquor. Instead of sharp grassiness, you’ll discover a rich, mellow flavor profile with delightful notes of toasted nuts, fresh bamboo, and a hint of honeyed sweetness. The wok-firing process gives it a comforting, savory depth and a remarkably clean finish.

Perfect for those who appreciate the nuanced art of tea-making, this is a sophisticated yet soothing cup. Discover the unique, fire-kissed soul of Yunnan in every sip.

40 Gram Bag - Makes 40 - 80 Infusions

Experience the authentic taste of Yunnan craftsmanship with our Mengku Pine Needles Green Tea. This unique tea is traditionally wok-fired by skilled artisans, a crucial step that sets it apart from other green teas. The gentle pan-roasting locks in the tea’s fresh character while imparting a subtle, toasty warmth.

The dry leaves, twisted into elegant pine needle shapes, unfurl to produce a bright, smooth liquor. Instead of sharp grassiness, you’ll discover a rich, mellow flavor profile with delightful notes of toasted nuts, fresh bamboo, and a hint of honeyed sweetness. The wok-firing process gives it a comforting, savory depth and a remarkably clean finish.

Perfect for those who appreciate the nuanced art of tea-making, this is a sophisticated yet soothing cup. Discover the unique, fire-kissed soul of Yunnan in every sip.

40 Gram Bag - Makes 40 - 80 Infusions

From the importer :

This lovely tea is grown in Mengku County of Lincang in a village called "Dofu Zhai" (aka Tofu Village).  It's a local varietal, a hybrid of pure Assamica and Change Ye Bai Hao.  The tea was picked and processed between March 4th and 7th.  The tea is fried by and in a wok, rolled, wilted very very briefly and then dried by hand in a wok again.  At this final stage the tea is pressed flat again to make is straight and pointy.  The finished product is a silver and green needled tea that locals call "Song Zhen" (Pine Needles).