Stepping into Zhenghe, one is greeted by towering mountains, peaks vying in beauty, and misty veils.
It's clear at a glance that this is prime territory for producing fine Tea.
The forest coverage rate reaches 71.7%, with suitable temperature, light, and water sources, creating a lush and fertile core production area for Zhenghe teas.
Gazing out, ancient tea trees stretch as far as the eye can see, in forests, on cliffs, and in ravines…
The rich vegetation system and complete biological chain provide an excellent environment for tea trees, resulting in superior tea quality and the unique wild charm of the ancient tree White Tea.
The conditions for the growth of these ancient tea trees are exceptional, almost as if bestowed by nature.
According to Lu Yu's Classic of Tea, regarding the origin of tea:
Its habitat: the best grow on crumbling rocks, the middling on gravelly Soil, and the worst on yellow earth.
Wild-grown is the best, plantation-grown is second-rate…
These ancient tea trees grow on crumbling rocks, cliff faces, and rock crevices…
With ages all above 100 years, they are truly venerable old trees, a rarity among Fujian white teas. Located on steep mountain paths, harvesting is challenging, occurring only once a year. They grow naturally without human intervention, truly wild, with rich internal substances. Their annual production accounts for less than 1% of the total output of the Zhenghe production area.
Unique Quality, Crafted by Nature
From the moment of picking, traditional white tea processing techniques are strictly followed, including a natural withering process lasting 48 hours, no pan-firing or rolling, balanced dehydration, and a natural finish, preserving many of the original components present in the leaves.
Characteristics of the Ancient Tree White Tea
The dry tea is yellowish-green, with a whole and natural appearance, covered in white down, and exudes a sweet honey-like floral fragrance that is intense and long-lasting.
The liquor is bright golden yellow, rich, mellow, and sweet, with a strong wild aroma, and its quality improves over time.
Rarity is Precious
In an era of product homogenization, scarcity represents value.
Zhenghe ancient tree white tea, grown from truly venerable old tea trees scattered throughout the mountains, gathers the essence of herbs and trees, untouched by human intervention, purely a creation of nature. It is precisely this scarcity that makes it so precious.
