Tianmen Shan – Heavenly Gate Gushu | 2025 Sheng Puerh

ORIGIN & HARVEST TIME

Yunnan, Xishuangbanna, Tianmen Shan 2025

CHARACTER

In the gaiwan, we can see the massive leaves and buds from the ancient tea gardens. The tea’s character is shaped by the humid, misty climate at 1,800 meters elevation. The barely penetrating sunlight and persistent fog favor sweet flavors, while the lush, subtropical forest imparts rich, natural aromas — giving the tea a sultry, floral, honeyed profile. Upon infusion, this honeyed, creamy, floral character is the first to emerge. The tea’s strength unfolds around the fifth steeping. The tea yields a thick infusion with deep sweetness and a long aftertaste.

Tian Men Shan – the Heavenly Gate Mountain – lies near the Chinese-Laotian border. Most of the tea trees on the mountain are old and grow in forested areas, almost untouched rainforest. The size of plantation-style tea gardens is strictly limited. Transportation in this border region remains challenging, and both the Chinese and Laotian sides are inhabited by the Yao ethnic group. It is a rugged area, characterized by dense, humid, misty weather — a climate that shapes the tea’s unique character. Quantities are limited.

BENEFITS

Mental Energy, Stimulating, Complexity, Honey taste, Fruity, Mild, Thick, Soft, Dense, Middle strong Cha Qi

STRENGTH: 7/10

DOSAGE & BREWING GUIDELINE

According to the traditional Gongfucha tea ceremony, use 8g of tea for 1,5-2 dl of water (85-90°C), and infuse 10-12 times for 30 seconds.