A minimalist’s prayer, where sunlight and silence are the only artisans, preserving the ethereal sweetness of the bud.
Wild White
2025
€60,00
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A Taste of the Sun, the Mist, and the Wild.
Grown in the untamed, high-altitude ecological zones of Fuding, Fujian, Wild White (Ye Xiao Bai) is crafted from a traditional, small-leaf mother tree species. Born in a pristine terroir perched between 680 and 700 meters above sea level, these ancient tea trees thrive in a unique, nutrient-dense sandy soil.
Here, the environment does the work. Wrapped in a perpetual embrace of mountain clouds and heavy morning mists, the tea plants endure a sharp temperature drop between day and night, balanced by abundant, radiant daytime sun. This dramatic climate yields bright yellow-green leaves that are naturally rich in nutrients and remarkably low in bitterness. When brewed, it reveals a profoundly sweet, fresh, and pristine liquor that honors its wild origin.
The Art of the Three-Day Sun-Wither
To capture the true spirit of Fuding white tea, Wild White is processed using a meticulous, traditional cooling and withering technique that moves with the natural rhythm of the day:
The Dawn Laying: Freshly plucked, dew-kissed leaves are gently laid out on traditional bamboo mats to cool and breathe.
The Midday Retreat: As the morning sun rises and the thick mountain fog dissipates, the leaves are moved to shaded, naturally ventilated shelves to wither in moderate humidity until 3:30 PM.
The Golden Hour Bask: From late afternoon until 6:00 PM, the tea is brought back outside to catch the soft, direct rays of the setting sun.
This rhythmic dance between sun and shade is painstakingly repeated for three days. Afterward, the leaves undergo a natural greening process before a final, gentle low-temperature mechanical drying brings the moisture content safely below 6%—locking in its aging potential and lively character.
The Tasting Experience: From Sun to Charcoal
Wild White carries a deeply evocative fragrance profile that shifts across steeps. It opens with the crisp, clean aroma of bamboo leaves and fresh-cut greens, before blossoming into an elegant bouquet of floral notes and rich honey. As the session deepens, you will discover comforting, grounded undertones of toasted almond and a faint, nostalgic whisper of a charcoal fire—reminiscent of a quiet, sunny afternoon in the mountains.
The Spiritual Character: Mild & Neutral
In the philosophy of Chinese tea culture, Wild White embodies a mild and neutral spirit. It is a tea of balance, neither too aggressive nor too delicate. It centers the mind, cools the body, and cleanses the palate without overwhelming the senses, making it an incredibly grounding companion for quiet reflection.
Recommended Occasions
Lazy Afternoons: Ideal for when time slows down and you want to stretch a single session across hours.
Summer Days: Its naturally cooling energetic properties make it the perfect antidote to the heat.
Bright Mornings: A gentle, low-bitterness awakening for the palate.
Technical Brewing Guide
To fully appreciate the unfolding layers of Wild White, we recommend brewing Gongfu style using a fine-pored stone vessel, such as The Sedimentary Stone Teapot (pictured in IMG_7006 Large.jpeg), or a traditional gaiwan.
Tea-to-Water Ratio: 4g of tea leaves per 200 ml teapot.
Water Temperature: 85°C – 90°C (185°F – 194°F) for a sweeter, more floral profile; up to 95°C (203°F) to coax out the deeper almond and charcoal notes in later steeps.
Endurance: Highly resilient; can be steeped 6 to 10 times, with the liquor evolving beautifully from fresh and crisp to deeply sweet and honeyed.
Wild White
€60,00
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€60,00
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白茶 White Tea
White tea is poetry untouched by fire. It earns its name from the radiant, silvery-white down that blankets the tender buds from the moment they are plucked to their final awakening in your cup.
Serene, sweet, and grounding, this tea can be savored through all the seasons of the year. Its alchemy lies in restraint; it is traditionally crafted without roasting or rolling, simply basking in the sun and wind to preserve the highest expression of its active enzymes and natural polyphenols. The primary expressions of this delicate craft include the revered Baihao Yinzhen (Silver Needle), Baimudan (White Peony), Gongmei, and Shoumei.
We currently offer a rare, small-batch harvest from the high, mist-shrouded elevations of Fujian. Rooted in soft, mineral-rich soil between 680 and 700 meters above the sea, these vibrant yellow-green leaves are gently polished by local artisans. The resulting infusion is profoundly quenching, offering a delicate sweetness without a trace of bitterness.
問余何意棲碧山
Why do I live in the green mountains?
笑而不答心自閒
I laugh and answer not, my soul sereneI
唐, 李白 Tang Dynasty, Li Bai
How to brew white tea:
Amount: 4g of tea leaves per 200ml vessel
Temperature: 85°C to 95°C water
Time: Wash the leaves briefly. Steep for 20 seconds for the first 3 infusions, adding 5 to 10 seconds for each steep thereafter
Technique: Pour the water gently in a slow circle, aiming for the inner wall of your teapot to avoid bruising the leaves
Vessel: Clay Teapots, Gaiwan, Glass Teapots, or a Gongbei
The mountain buds are plucked while yet the dew remains, emerald-green, unfurling in the bowl like a forest reborn in the steam.
