Dear tea friends, the 2023 spring tea harvest is complete. Our sourcing concluded on May 29th, with our highest-altitude selections coming from Cuiluan North Line and Meifeng in Hehuanshan. We couldn’t find anything up to our standards at HuaGung, Dayuling, or Biluxi, so we won’t be carrying those this season. Those of you waiting for the spring harvest to arrive can now place your orders.
We also want to apologize to our tea friends: due to the drought, we weren’t able to source any mid-to-low altitude teas, machine-harvested teas, Alishan teas, or Gukeng teas from Yunlin this year. If you’re looking for more affordable options, please check out our winter and autumn teas from last year.
Many of you have been asking about the quality of this year’s high-mountain spring teas. The store manager always says, “Every single tea is fantastic” (though let’s be real, what tea seller would say their tea is bad? 😂). That said, each tea has its own subtle personality. If you’re looking for great value, go with the May 6th Cuifeng; if you love a thick, syrupy mouthfeel, try the morning of May 14th Cuifeng; if you prefer aromatic and sweet liquor, choose the May 13th Qilai Mountain; if you want to experience that signature Hehuanshan mountain character, grab the May 29th Meifeng; and if you’re after top-tier Lishan character, try the May 29th Cuiluan North Line. Not sure what you like? Just pick the May 6th Cuifeng—it’s a flavor profile that both beginners and seasoned tea lovers adore. 👍👍
If nothing in the spring collection catches your eye, give our 2022 winter and autumn teas a try. After half a year of mellowing out, last autumn and winter teas have reached their absolute peak flavor. For those who haven’t tried high-mountain autumn tea yet, don’t miss out (we only have a small amount left). 👍
The 2023 spring tea season has truly been one of a kind. Everyone has had a tough time dealing with the drought, but looking ahead, the August autumn tea season is just around the corner! 👩
