Wai Wai Mini Brick Black Tea

We're thrilled to offer a substantial selection of teas from Myanmar (formerly Burma). After recently meeting several Myanmar tea growers, we eagerly seized the opportunity to bring their teas to you. Some are already listed, with others due to arrive soon. Wai Wai is one of the people we met and we basically just fell in love with her (and her teas!).  Her teas are very pure tasting and sweet with a very clean, friendly energy to them.  These mini bricks are no exception.  Each little brick is 6 grams of sun-dried old tea tree material pressed into a single serving package. Our tasting notes include dark wood, dark sugars, and ripe fruits, with hints of tobacco and a long, round finish. They're mellow and easy-drinking, and we find ourselves reaching for them repeatedly due to their sweet, round character. Wai Wai taught us about the unique challenges facing tea producers in Myanmar, particularly in her home, the Shan State. This region houses some of the world's oldest and most va