Anna Ye Spring Forest White Loose Leaf Tea

From Anna Ye Tea, an Asian American- and woman-owned specialty Vietnamese tea company based in Queens, NY. They proudly source and import premium, wild, and farm grown teas from Việt Nam. Flavor Profile: ripe juicy peach, earthy and sweet like burdock, hint of black pepper Production Area: Phong Thổ, Lai Châu, Việt Nam Harvest: Feb 2024 Size: 1-ounce bag (other Anna Ye Tea bags)  A stunning and unique tea, Spring Forest White is made from a wild varietal of the widely found and used Assamica varietal (big leaf varietal) in Lai Châu. The deep sweetness and long finish are also what makes this tea a standout. Harvesting happens only once a year, very early in the spring season. Only during the best and most ideal weather conditions can the local Dao people pick the tea leaves to make this tea. Forest teas across the board are highly valued and priced due to its limited availability and the demanding process required to harvest it. Collecting this tea involves trekking deep into the forest and climbing tall tea trees to pick the purplish-red leaves, making it a labor-intensive and time-consuming endeavor. How to Prepare Amount of Tea: 5 g / 2 tsp Volume of Water: ~118 ml / 4 oz Water Temperature: 195°F / ~96°C Brewing Time: ~2 mins