Smoky Pu-erh (2017, 2015, 2014)

The perfect smoky tea with a sweet finish In the Banzhang Nadameng reservoir, a top-quality nature reserve on the famous Bulang Mountain, grows the sought-after pu-erh tea known for its smokiness and lasting aftertaste. Tea masters hand-pick the buds and leaves from tea trees, heat them over a large pan, and shape them by hand-rolling before stone-pressing into a traditional tea cake. The resulting tea is full of buds and leaves in beautiful shades of olive that brown as they age naturally over time. This tea also has been served at L'appart, a Michelin-starred restaurant in NYC that offers a French tasting menu prepared by chef Nicolas Abello. ✓ Naturally grown without pesticides or fertilizers✓ Single-origin, single-ingredient✓ No caffeine crash✓ Naturally occurring antioxidants✓ Zero calories✓ Non-GMO✓ Vegan Spring 2017 Vintage Expect bright golden liquor with an initial bite of cooling bitterness, followed by complex, lingering honey notes reminiscent of your favorite high-end smo