Old Bush Lapsang Souchong 老枞小种 (2025)

Rare unsmoked Lapsang Souchong from 100-year-old Cai Cha bushes in Wuyishan’s nature reserve, offering golden liquor, honeyed depth, and lasting freshness. Tea Profile Type: Black Tea (Unsmoked Lapsang Souchong, Zhengshan Xiaozhong)Location: Guaduan Village 挂墩, Tongmuguan, WuyishanAltitude: 1200–1400mHarvest Date: May 18th, 2025Cultivar: Wuyi Cai Cha 武夷菜茶 (Heirloom Qun Ti Zhong 群体种)Age of Tea Bushes: Over 100 years The Story of This Tea This old bush Lapsang Souchong was crafted from wild Cai Cha trees growing deep within the Wuyishan National Nature Reserve. At 1200 to 1400 meters, these century-old bushes thrive among moss-covered rocks and pristine forest air. Their deep roots draw from mineral-rich soils, giving the tea its clarity and sweetness. Each spring, the yield is tiny. These tall, untamed bushes produce limited tender shoots, handpicked by local farmers who have tended these slopes for generations. The result is a black tea that reflects the untouched ecology of Wuyishan.