Paksong Wild Excelsior Green

The Paksong Tea Garden is something of a hidden gem in the tea world. It was planted from the seeds of wild-growing tea trees on the Lao-Chinese border, thought to be the origin of the tea tree. According to the garden’s history, tea from these wild trees was highly prized for its quality and flavour. Entire trees would be cut down to obtain the choicest leaves, which would be reserved for the imperial family and court dignitaries. The garden is located on the Bolaven plateau, the site of an ancient volcano. This wild variety of tea has been spared from rigorous cultivation and thus produces leaves of exceptional and complex character. The estate’s entire production only amounts to 30 tonnes each year.

This high quality Laotian green tea gives a refreshing infusion which is complex in character. The dry leaves have the aroma of a deep strawberry jam. It is naturally sweet with subtle floral notes and buttery undertones.

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