Mt. Emei Heirloom - Black Tea

rye bread - dark chocolate - malty

Warm up your winter mornings with this rich and aromatic Chinese black tea from the slopes near Mount Emei. Crafted from heirloom tea bushes, each leaf is carefully plucked to capture the depth and character of this special terroir.

The brew pours a glowing amber, thick and velvety, with smooth tannins and a full-bodied mouthfeel. Its unique flavour combines notes of freshly baked rye bread, malt, and rich dark chocolate, with playful hints of ginseng and licorice root. Subtle fruity nectar balances the deeper, warming tones, making it an indulgent and comforting tea for chilly mornings.

Perfect for multiple infusions, this tea evolves beautifully with each steeping, offering a satisfying, layered experience.

Flavour profile rye bread, malt, chocolate, ginseng, flower nectar

50g

Location Sichuan, China
Harvest 2023

Preparation

Multiple-steeping:
Water 95°C / 150ml
Tea 5g
Time 50s / 20s / 60s / +

Single-steeping:
Water 95°C / 450ml
Tea 8g
Time 3 min