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What is Ancient Shan Snow Green Tea?

Ancient Shan Snow Green Tea is a traditional green tea made from the young buds of ancient Shan Snow tea trees that grow naturally in high mountainous areas such as Tay Con Linh (Ha Giang). These tea trees are between 300 to 500 years old, growing at altitudes over 1,200 meters, where they are surrounded year-round by mist and a cool, fresh climate—ideal conditions for the buds to grow slowly and accumulate valuable nutrients.

A distinctive feature of this tea lies in the thick white fuzz covering the buds. After being hand-harvested, the tea is traditionally processed through withering, pan-firing, enzyme deactivation, and drying—preserving its natural, pure flavor. The tea is crafted using manual techniques passed down by the Hmong and Dao ethnic minorities.

Flavor Profile of Ancient Shan Snow Green Tea

Ancient Shan Snow Green Tea represents the essence of centuries-old tea trees that grow naturally on mist-covered peaks in the Northwest mountains of Vietnam. The tea is traditionally processed to preserve nearly the entire original quality of the Shan Snow buds.

This tea offers a bold, well-defined character: a light astringency at first sip that coats the mouth, quickly transitioning to a lingering, deep sweetness with a cooling sensation in the throat. The astringency is not harsh but soft and full of depth—a signature trait found only in ancient high-mountain tea. Its aroma is pure and sharp, reminiscent of wild herbs mixed with mountain stone, evoking a clean and untouched nature.

When brewed, the liquor reveals a bright greenish-gold hue, clear and radiant, reflecting the tea’s freshness and high mineral content.

How to Brew Ancient Shan Snow Green Tea

Preparation:

• 5 – 7g of Ancient Shan Snow Green Tea for a 200 – 220ml teapot.
• Use purified or natural spring water. Avoid tap water as it may affect the tea’s taste.
• Ideal water temperature: 80–85°C (boil water and let it cool for 2–3 minutes).
• Tea tools: teapot, fairness pitcher (gong dao bei), tasting cups, tea strainer, etc.

Brewing Steps:

1. Warm the Teaware
   Rinse the teapot and cups with boiling water to remove any odors and stabilize temperature.

2. Measure the Tea
   Use about 5 – 7 grams of tea for a 200 – 220ml teapot.

3. Wake the Tea
   Pour a small amount of hot water (~80°C) to cover the tea leaves. Wait about 3 seconds and discard this rinse. This step helps the leaves open and removes any residual dust, enhancing aroma in later brews.

4. Steep the Tea
   For the first infusion, steep for 15 – 20 seconds. Adjust steeping time based on desired strength. Pour out all the tea into the fairness pitcher immediately through a strainer to avoid over-extraction and bitterness.

5. Enjoy the Tea
   Pour from the fairness pitcher into small cups and sip slowly. Savor the delicate aroma, light astringency, and deep, lingering sweetness that unfolds in the mouth.

Tips:

• Water Temperature: Crucial for preserving flavor. Overheating can lead to bitterness and loss of subtle aromas.
• Ancient Shan Snow Green Tea can be steeped up to 5 times while retaining its rich and aromatic flavor.