Wild Mei Tea Premium Bud Tip Zhangjiajie Hunan 125g Cold Brew Herbal Tea

Mei Tea, known in Chinese as Mei Cha (莓茶), is a traditional herbal tea made from the tender bud tips of Ampelopsis grossedentata, a vine related to grape family plants. Harvested from wild mountain vines in Zhangjiajie and Yongshun, Hunan, this top-grade lot features young bud tips that are naturally rich in flavonoids. In traditional practice, Mei Cha is valued as a refreshing daily herbal infusion. It is sugar-free and suits adults seeking a light, plant-based beverage as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Top-grade wild Mei Tea made from tender first-flush bud tips
• Sourced from Zhangjiajie and Yongshun in Hunan Province
• Botanical source is Ampelopsis grossedentata, a traditional Chinese vine tea
• Cold brew friendly with a naturally sweet smooth taste and no sugar added
• 2025 seasonal harvest packed in a 125g resealable pouch

Quality & Sensory

The dried bud tips typically show a fine silvery-white downy appearance with slender uniform strands. The dry aroma is typically fresh and grassy with a faint herbal sweetness. When brewed, the liquor typically turns bright golden yellow, and the taste is typically smooth and mellow with a lingering sweet aftertaste and no bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Cold brew by steeping bud tips in chilled water for a refreshing daily drink
• Hot infusion with water around 85-90°C for a mellow herbal tea
• Served after meals as a light sugar-free beverage
• Shared as a distinctive regional tea gift for tea drinkers

Traditional Uses

In Hunan folk tradition, Mei Cha has long been consumed by mountain communities as an everyday cooling-style infusion, especially in warm seasons. It is traditionally prepared as a simple steeped tea, either hot or cold brewed, and is often enjoyed throughout the day. In local custom it is commonly offered to guests and valued as a seasonal refreshment from the Wuling Mountain region.

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