CLEAR HEART WHITE TEA
HARVESTED: April 2023
PRODUCER: Mr. Lu
COUNTRY/REGION: Chiang Rai, Thailand
ELEVATION: 1200 MASL
The Journey
Nothing if not a perfectionist, Mr. Lu came to Thailand in 1992—among the first wave of Taiwanese producers bringing over homegrown stock to explore the viability of a new terroir in Doi Mae Salong. It got harder before it got easier, and after numerous setbacks including a divorce, the first signNothing if not a perfectionist, Mr. Lu came to Thailand in 1992—among the first wave of Taiwanese producers bringing over homegrown stock to explore the viability of a new terroir in Doi Mae Salong. It got harder before it got easier, and after numerous setbacks including a divorce, the first signs of a breakthrough emerged in the 2000s. A steam shovel driver in a past life, Mr. Lu brings a fastidious work ethic and nonpareil standards to the culture, plucking, and processing. He is currently clearing land (with a steam shovel) for a Bed and Breakfast in his gardens. s of a breakthrough emerged in the 2000s. A steam shovel driver in a past life, Mr. Lu brings a fastidious work ethic and nonpareil standards to the culture, plucking, and processing. He is currently clearing land (with a steam shovel) for a Bed and Breakfast in his gardens.
The Experience
Tangerine, Allspice, Rose Water
Steeping Instructions
- Amount of tea: 5 grams
- Amount of water: 340ml
- Temperature: 205 degrees F
- Steep time: 3 minutes
Sizing
One size box only: 40 Grams/1.4 Ounces