Foraged from untended wild groves for authentic, natural tea
Early-harvested with a high bud-to-leaf ratio for vibrant flavor
Traditional outdoor air-dried process develops complex, aromatic notes
Crafted by seasoned Fujianese tea pickers using time-honored methods
Distinct floral and honeysuckle-like aroma defies standard white tea expectations
Summarized by Shop
Wild Gongmei is a foraged tea from eastern Fujian Province, an hour southwest of Wuyishan near the border of Jiangxi. It is one of a pair of teas we used to launch the first issue of Founder’s Collection, Volume 02.
The tea itself is a bit of a mystery. These tea plants do not have a specific cultivar name. It is called a cai cha by the F