Pre-Qingming High Mountain Black Tea

Specification & Pricing

Net Weight: 120g / Box

Price: USD 140 / Box (可按实际价格调整)

Key Highlights

Rare Pre-Qingming First Harvest

Crafted exclusively from the first-picked buds and young leaves harvested before Qingming, when tea plants emerge from winter dormancy. Collected during a short annual window, this early spring harvest delivers exceptional smoothness, sweetness, and depth.

High-Mountain Tea Gardens

Grown in mist-covered high-altitude tea gardens, where cool temperatures, clean air, and wide day–night temperature differences slow leaf growth. This environment enhances natural sugars and aromatic compounds, forming the foundation of a refined black tea.

Traditional Black Tea Craftsmanship

Processed using time-honored black tea techniques with precise fermentation control. The finished leaves are tightly rolled, glossy, and dark, often tipped with subtle golden highlights—an expression of both premium material and skilled craftsmanship.

Tasting Notes

Dry Leaf: Tightly twisted, dark and lustrous leaves with occasional golden tips

Liquor: Bright, clear orange-red with excellent clarity

Aroma: Naturally sweet and elegant, featuring honeyed notes with gentle floral and ripe fruit undertones

Taste: Smooth, full-bodied, and well-balanced; mellow sweetness unfolds gradually with no harshness or bitterness

Infused Leaves: Evenly reddish-brown, soft yet resilient, showing intact buds and leaves

Brewing Recommendations

Teaware: White porcelain gaiwan or teapot

Water Temperature: 90–95°C (194–203°F)

Leaf Ratio: 5g tea per 150ml water

Brewing Method:
No rinsing required.

First infusion: 3–5 seconds to awaken aroma

Subsequent infusions: Increase steeping time by ~5 seconds

Suitable for 8–10 infusions, with evolving flavor depth

Rarity & Seasonal Value

Harvested only once a year before Qingming, this black tea is produced in limited quantities from early spring buds rich in winter-stored nutrients. Thousands of tender buds are required to produce a single pound of finished tea.

Highly valued for its smoothness, warmth, and refined sweetness, Pre-Qingming black tea is ideal for slow daily enjoyment or refined gifting, capturing the calm depth and elegance of early spring.