Harvest Date: Spring 2002
Growing Region: Long Feng Xia, Nantou
Elevation: 1,800 – 2,000 m
Cultivar: Qing Xin
 
2002 Aged Long Feng Xia Hong Cha – A Rare and Refined Vintage
Sourced from the revered Long Feng Xia region within Shan Lin Xi, Taiwan, this 2002 Aged Long Feng Xia Hong Cha is a rare black tea that has been carefully aged for over two decades.
 
Long Feng Xia, also known as "Dragon Phoenix Gorge," is a prestigious high-mountain tea-growing area within Nantou County’s famed Shan Lin Xi ("Pine Forest Stream") region. The area's cool climate, mist-laden slopes, and high 1800–2000 meters elevation provide the perfect terroir for cultivating exceptional teas.
 
Aged since 2002, this Hong Cha (black tea) has undergone a slow transformation, allowing its flavors to mellow, deepen, and evolve into a tea of remarkable complexity. Over time, the tea's once-bright notes have softened into a rich, smooth, and layered infusion, offering a rare tasting experience. The aging process enhances its natural sweetness, smooths out any astringency, and introduces subtle notes of molasses, dried fruit, aged wood, and warm spice, creating a full-bodied yet elegant cup.
 
Unlike fresh black teas, this 2002 vintage Long Feng Xia Hong Cha has developed an extraordinary richness that only time can impart. Perfect for those who appreciate aged teas, it offers a rare opportunity to experience a carefully preserved, time-honored Taiwanese black tea that has matured into something truly special.
 
Savor this exceptional aged tea and immerse yourself in the depth of two decades of craftsmanship, tradition, and nature’s artistry.