Huang Ye (abandoned wild) white tea grown on 'Xiban Shan' in the Mengku area (勐庫西半山), Yunnan Province, China. Produced from "Da Ye Zhong" (Large Leaf Varietal 大葉種) Assamica leaves harvested from "Gu Shu" (ancient trees), estimated to be 100–300 years old. These trees were abandoned for decades, left unpicked and unmaintained until recently.
Grown at an elevation of 1,800–2,000 meters, the tea was harvested in late March 2025 and naturally dried indoor/outdoor without the use of mechanical dryers.
Excellent, naturally grown raw material, free from pesticides and fertilizers, with almost no human intervention. It features a sweet, fruity and grainy profile with hints of umami. This tea was selected to open the festive 10th "Double Feature" edition of our Blind Tasting Club in Autumn 2025.
Suitable for all levels of drinkers and perfect for year-round drinking, particularly in the first half of the day.
Mengku Huang Ye Gushu 2025 - Wild White Tea
General
Fruity . Sweet . Wild
Notes: Mango, raw rice, apple
Body: Thin
Theine Level (Caffeine): Medium
Content
Ingredients: Pesticide-free loose tea leaves
da ye zhong 大叶种
Net Weight: 40 g
Terroir
Origin: Mengku, Lincang, Yunnan, China
Harvest: March 20–24, 2025
Species: Camellia Sinensis var. Assamica (Large Leaf)
Elevation: 1,800–2,000 meters
Original Name
勐庫西半山荒野白茶 mengku xiban shan huang ye bai cha
Instruction
Gong fu:
4-5g, 120-200 ml, 80-95°c, 5-20 sec, 7-10 infusions
Leaf to Water Ratio:
4g : 100ml, 80-95°c, 7-18 sec, 7-8 infusions
It is not recommended to infuse otherwise.
Storage
Long shelf life, the aged the better. Suitable for aging by storing in the original packaging, in a shady place with neutral odor. Avoid storage alongside spices, perfumes and other types of tea.
