2016 Lou Di Shou Puerh

Harvested from ancient tea trees (Estimated 300 to 500 years old) that have stood for centuries in the mountains of Yunnan, this shou puerh carries the quiet depth that only time can cultivate. Rooted in living forests and shaped by generations of tea tradition, each cup offers an invitation to slow down and listen.

After fermentation, the leaves undergo a meticulous baking process, a carefully controlled thermal method designed to gently refine the tea from within. This final step helps remove unwanted impurities and lingering earthy notes while preserving the tea's natural character, resulting in a liquor that is remarkably clear, smooth, and balanced.

Sourced from ancient tea gardens far from industrial cultivation, the leaves reflect both the resilience of old-growth trees and the care with which they are prepared. The baking process also softens the heavier aromas sometimes associated with ripe puerh, allowing the tea's natural sweetness and calm, rounded texture to emerge.

There is nothing to wait for. This tea is ready to be enjoyed now, offering a cup that is rich yet gentle, grounding yet luminous. A tea to return to often for quiet mornings, unhurried afternoons, and moments when presence is enough.