Georgia Wild Tea Tree Black Tea

This remarkable Georgian tea grows wild in the ancient forests near Mtirala National Park, just kilometres from the Black Sea coast. Hand-produced by artisan makers, these teas rival the complexity of Taiwan's finest offerings.

The soft, gently-brewed infusion unfolds with layers of wild berry, maple, pine, malt, raisins, honey, cocoa, caramel, apple, chestnut and warming spice—with virtually no bitterness. The long, wiry matt black leaves are distinctly characteristic of premium tea trees rather than cultivated bushes, reflecting the larger leaf size that develops naturally.

Many of these trees were planted over a century ago and only recently began to be harvested. Shaded by the surrounding woodland and nourished by the rich forest soil, they produce exceptional material that captures the essence of Georgia's wild terroir. A true find for those seeking something genuinely special and different.