Pine-Smoked Black Tea · Nº 8

Pine-Smoked Black Tea · Nº 8

A pine-smoked black tea from the wooded forests of Tongmu, where the leaves are withered and dried slowly in bamboo baskets above smouldering pinewood fires. During the final stages of processing, the smoke settles gradually into the tea, creating a distinctive balance of pine resin, dried fruit, and lingering sweetness. The result is dark and nuanced, carrying notes of pine smoke, dried longan, old cedar, and warm spice.

Provenance

Region: Tongmu, Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
Cultivar: Traditional Xiao Zhong tea varietal
Method: Naturally farmed, hand-picked, pinewood smoked
Microclimate: Dense mountain forests with cool mist, rocky terrain, and high humidity

Finishing

Oxidation: Full oxidation
Roast: Unroasted
Process: Traditional drying above pinewood fires

Experience

Aroma & Taste: Pine smoke, dried longan, old cedar, warm spice, and notes reminiscent of aged whisky.
Mouth-feel: Smooth, structured, and warming.
Body-feel: Centering, meditative, restorative.

Brewing Recommendation

Western: 3g (1 tea bag), boiled water, 5–8 min
Traditional: 3g, 95°C, 15–20s, then increase time over multiple infusions

For the best flavour, we recommend using filtered water.