2021 Tong Mu White Tea 桐木白茶

【Origin】

Tongmu Guan, Miaowan Village 庙湾村, Xingcun Town, Wuyi Mountain—located in the core area of the national nature reserve, with an average altitude of 1,200 meters. The tea gardens are surrounded by pristine forests and bamboo groves, with mineral-rich soil. The tea trees grow slowly, accumulating rich inner substances, giving the tea a unique "high mountain charm" (Gao Shan Yun) and "terroir essence" . This is the birthplace of Lapsang Souchong (Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong) and Jin Jun Mei.

【Tea Variety】

Made from Wuyi Mountain’s native Qizhong (菜茶 "Cai Cha"), the oldest local tea cultivar and the original variety used for traditional Lapsang Souchong and Junmei. The leaves are small, and the buds are tender, yet the flavor is rich and intense, with strong varietal character and terroir expression.

【Time & Craft】

• Harvested in October 2021 (Autumn Tea): After summer’s abundant sunlight, the tea polyphenols and sugars fully transform, resulting in a naturally sweet tea with ripe fruit notes (like longan, dried dates) and a gentle honey-floral aroma.

• Pressed into cakes in 2024: After three years of natural aging in loose-leaf form, the tea’s essence further integrates. The fragrance evolves from fresh to deep, developing woody and dried fruit notes. Pressing enhances its smoothness, making it suitable for long-term storage.

【Aroma & Flavor】

• Hot aroma: Ripe fruit (longan, preserved fruit) dominates upon brewing.

• Cup scent: Sweet honey lingers at the bottom of the cup.

• Cool aroma: Subtle woody and wild honey-floral notes emerge.

Note: This cake is actually 250g, but the wrapper mistakenly labels it as 300g. Please disregard this error.