Doi Wawee Sheng Pu'er Vintage Spring 2020
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Doi Wawee Sheng Pu'er Vintage Spring 2020
Doi Wawee Sheng Pu'er Vintage Spring 2020
Doi Wawee Sheng Pu'er Vintage Spring 2020
Doi Wawee Sheng Pu'er Vintage Spring 2020

The Doi Wawee Pu’er cakes we source are part of the incredible history of tea in Thailand.



Sandalwood, resin, wild

honey and vibrant

About this tea

The Doi Wawee Pu’er cakes we source are part of the incredible history of tea in Thailand. Throughout northern Thailand there are many old, abandoned tea plantations that have been left to grow wild from centuries past. Known locally by the Thais as “Assam tea,” these trees are part of an ancient tea journey that traces its roots back to the 11th and 12th Centuries. It is thought that the Bulang and Dai ethnic peoples were the pioneers of tea in this region and both groups planted tea seeds wherever they migrated. In more modern times, ethnic Han Chinese from Yunnan settled in the region and became stewards of the ancient tea tree forests and plantations. They began to produce tea in Doi Wawee according to Yunnan Pu’er tea practices and traditions. At this time, the village of Doi Wawee is glorified by tea lovers and is known as,  茶房 or “the village of tea.” This spring 2020 sheng Pu’er has density and power. The multi-florals transformed into unique resinous and woodsy notes over the last three years of dry storage. The tea is very smooth and strong and builds up into a lasting sweetness over the course of a session. The powerful Cha Qi energy and awakening vibes of Doi Wawee’s ancient tree Pu’er is incredible.

Origin

Doi Wawee, Thailand

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Origin

Doi Wawee

Chiang Rai Province, Northern Thailand

Throughout northern Thailand there are many old, abandoned tea plantations that have been left to grow wild from centuries past. Known locally by the Thais as “Assam tea,” these trees are part of an ancient tea journey that traces its roots back to the 11th and 12th Centuries. It is thought that the Bulang and Dai ethnic peoples were the pioneers of tea in this region and both groups planted tea seeds wherever they migrated. In more modern times, ethnic Han Chinese from Yunnan settled in the region and became stewards of the ancient tea tree forests and plantations. They began to produce tea in Doi Wawee according to Yunnan Pu’er tea practices and traditions. At this time, the village of Doi Wawee is glorified by tea lovers and is known as,  茶房 or “the village of tea.”

Region Details

Region

Northern Thailand

Elevation

900-1150 meters

Harvest

March - May; October

Cultivar

Heirloom assamica from ancient tree (seed)

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