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This is peak spring harvest from the highest cultivated tea garden in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly one harvest each year, combined with the mineral-rich, rocky soil and extreme altitude, creates an intensity of flavour simply unmatched elsewhere. The result? A tea of remarkable complexity that unfolds across multiple infusions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the first sip, you'll notice the distinctive character — a lingering weight balanced by surprising freshness. Delicate aromatic notes of peach and apple emerge, whilst a natural sweetness develops on the palate. As you continue brewing through the afternoon, further layers reveal themselves: floral whispers, honeyed richness, caramel undertones, buttery macadamia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe're privileged to stock this extraordinary tea, thanks to our friend Chien-Chen, a master tea producer, who reserves a portion of his own annual allocation for us. 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