China

White

Wild Ether

芽苞

Yábāo

Wild Tea Buds

The Character

Wild-grown buds harvested from ancient tea trees deep in the mountains of Yunnan. Fresh and vegetal with a natural sweetness and grassy clarity — a tea that tastes of untouched wilderness and pure mountain air.

Flavor Profile

Roasted

Sweet

Earthy / Mineral

Floral

Fruity

Nutty

Spicy

Vegetal

Umami

Creamy

Sour

Bitter

Smoky

Marine

Cooling / Menthol

Ingredients

Camellia sinensis tea leaves

Botanical Profile

Location / Province:

Yunnan

Harvest Season:

Spring

Elevation:

2000-2500 meters

Cultivar / Variety:

Camellia sinensis var. assamica (Da Ye Zhong)

Processing / Picking:

Hand-picked during the early spring from ancient trees, these unopened buds undergo a minimal, non-intrusive process. The buds are gently withered sun-dried to lock in their grassy clarity and natural, nectar-like sweetness

Sensory Analysis

EYES

Silvery, fuzzy buds with pale green undertones. Liquor is clear, light golden with soft brightness.

NOSE

White flowers, soft honey, and a hint of melon, mountain air and light sweetness

MOUTH

Delicate sweetness, smooth texture, very clean and gentle taste with no bitterness.

BODY

Light to medium-bodied, clean and clear. Quietly restorative — it feels like a breath of mountain air, leaving you refreshed and present

Brewing Guide

Gong Fu Method

🌡 Temperature:

80-90℃

🍵 Tea Amount:

5g per 100ml

Infusions:

1st steep —

60 seconds

2nd steep —

80 seconds

3rd+ steep —

add 20 seconds each round

Western Method

🌡 Temperature:

80-90℃

🍵 Tea Amount:

2g per 250ml

Infusions:

⏱️ Steep Time:

5–8 minutes

These instructions are only our recommendations. Feel free to adjust and experiment to find your perfect cup.

Caffeine Level

Caffeinated

Tea Leaf Rating

Based on customer feedback

Pairing Suggestions

Maamoul/Ghorayeba