Wild Mei Tea Zhangjiajie Premium Wild Vine Tea 500g Pre-Qingming Purple Gold Bud Tips Hot Brew Herbal Tea
Price range: $10.17 through $66.92
Description
Mei Tea, known in Chinese as Mei Cha (莓茶), is a traditional vine tea from the Zhangjiajie and Yongshun region of Hunan, made from young wild vine bud tips. This grade features pre-Qingming purple-gold bud heads, hot-brewed as a daily herbal infusion. In TCM tradition, vine teas are considered cooling and are traditionally enjoyed in warm seasons. Store in a cool, dry place and prepare as a light tea.
Key Selling Points
- Wild-harvested Mei Tea vine bud tips from the Zhangjiajie and Yongshun area of Hunan
- Pre-Qingming purple-gold bud head grade, an early-spring premium pick
- Sold as a 500g pack divided into four 125g resealable bags
- Hot-brew processed tea with no added sugar
- Traditional Chinese vine tea enjoyed as a light daily infusion
Quality & Sensory
The dried bud tips typically show a fine silvery-white downy surface with hints of purple-gold. Once hot water is added, the leaves typically release a fresh herbal aroma, and the brew typically tastes smooth and lightly sweet with a clean, lingering finish.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Wild vine tea (Mei Tea) |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 莓茶 |
| Pinyin | Mei Cha |
| Plant Part | Young vine bud tips |
| Form | Dried loose tea, hot-brew |
| Net Weight | 500g (4 x 125g bags) |
Usage Scenarios
- Hot-brew as a light daily herbal tea
- Serve warm during spring and summer seasons
- Steep a small pinch for a mild afternoon infusion
- Offer to guests as a distinctive regional Chinese tea
Traditional Uses
In folk tradition across western Hunan, wild vine tea has long been gathered by Tujia communities and steeped as a refreshing everyday drink, especially in warm months. It is traditionally valued as a cooling-style infusion and commonly served after meals or during hot weather. Pre-Qingming bud tips are traditionally regarded as the most tender and prized pick of the season.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Mei Tea?
A: Mei Tea (莓茶) is a wild vine tea from the Zhangjiajie and Yongshun region of Hunan, made from young vine bud tips. It is a traditional Chinese herbal tea rather than a Camellia tea.
Q: What makes this grade special?
A: This is a pre-Qingming purple-gold bud head grade, meaning the tender early-spring tips were picked before the Qingming festival. Such young tips are traditionally considered the most delicate.
Q: How is it prepared?
A: Steep a small amount of the bud tips in hot water and drink as a light infusion. Store the tea in a cool, dry place away from strong odors.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
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| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | alpine special bud tip 50g 1 can 50g, alpine special bud tips 100g 2 cans of 50g, alpine special bud tip 500g 10 cans of 50g, alpine special bud tip 125g 1 bag 125g, alpine special bud tip 250g 2 bags of 125g, alpine special bud tips 500g 4 bags 125g, alpine special bud tip 100g 1 can of iron box 100g, alpine special bud tip 200g 2 cans of 100g in iron box, alpine special bud tip 500g iron box 5 cans 100g, mingqian bud head 125g 1 bag 125g, mingqian bud head 250g 2 bags of 125g, mingqian bud head 500g 4 bags of 125g, mingqian purple gold bud 125g 1 bag 125g, mingqian purple gold bud 250g 2 bags 125g, mingqian purple gold bud 500g 4 bags 125g |
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