Tongmuguan Wild Black Tea

Regular price $14.00
Weights: 25g
Rooteas wild black tea
Tongmuguan Wild Black Tea
Regular price $14.00

What does “Wild Black Tea” really mean?

1. An originally wild origin

Tongmuguan sits deep within the Fujian Wuyi Mountain Nature Reserve. It has high altitude, frequent mist, and big temperature swings. This unique, untouched environment is perfect for tea trees. The air is clean, the soil is rich in minerals, and the trees grow freely – far from city pollution or human interference.

 

2. Wild black tea leaves

Tongmuguan wild black tea used only wild tea tree leaves in the local area. The age of the tea trees is very high, and the tea trees have been standing for many years. The leaves are full of natural materials, the plump buds are full, and the contents of the tea trees such as polyphenols, amino acids and caffeine are abundant.

 

3. A unique taste and fragrance

After drinking wild black tea, the most obvious thing you will feel is that it has a honey-like sweetness. It is the unique taste of this wild black tea. Compared with other black teas, the color of the brewed tea is bright red, and the mouthfeel is smooth.

 

4. Rich in nutrients

Tongmuguan wild black tea is rich in vitamins and minerals. Regular drinking can improve your metabolism and enhance your body’s resistance.

What are the “roots” of Rooteas?

Rooteas tea making skills

Family Tea-making Skills

Our elders have spent their lives making
tea in the Wuyi Mountains. Now, we want to share their craft with more people, so this tradition doesn't fade away with time.

Rooteas family tea farm

Family Tea Farms

Every leaf comes from our own and our
friends' family tea farms, places blessed with the perfect mountains, streams, and soil for growing tea. This pure, natural home gives you the truest taste of nature.

Rooteas tea leaves

Transparency for Every Leaf

We share our teas with absolute transparency. We want to share the teas we craft, as well as the teas we drink daily. We provide full details on how we make and source them. Hope we can become your trusted tea partner.

  • Name: Tongmuguan Wild Black Tea - 野生红茶
  • Type: Tongmuguan Black Tea
  • Origin: Tongmuguan, Wuyi Mountain, Fujian
  • Harvest Time: Spring, 2024
  • Producer: Xiao Family
  • Tasting note: Floral notes, honey-like sweetness, Sweet potato, Dried longan, Caramel, Nectar, Fruity notes of peach

The Wild Black Tea originates from Tongmuguan's remote region which serves as a special setting for wild tea tree cultivation. The tea exhibits toasted aromas and deep flavors similar to sweet potato and honey. The rich flavor spreads throughout your mouth as you drink it with sweet nectar and fruity notes plus slight woodiness and toasty mouthfeel.

25g (five 5g servings) - 8 to 10 infusions each

50g (ten 5g servings) - 8 to 10 infusions each

120ml water 95℃/203℉, 15-20 seconds, for 1 infusion

Frequently Asked Questions

All our teas are cultivated in the renowned tea-growing regions of Fujian and Taiwan, such as Wuyi Mountain (origin of rock tea), Tongmuguan (origin of black tea), Fuding (origin of white tea), Anxi (origin of Tie Guan Yin oolong), Alishan, Dayu Mountain, etc.

These locations are far from urban areas and densely populated zones, preserving a pristine natural environment with untouched soil and water. This allows the tea to absorb the pure essence of nature, offering the finest taste.

If you’re a beginner, we definitely recommend our Go-to Tea Sampler Box. It includes 8 different types of high-quality teas, allowing you to discover your favorite tea in the most affordable way.

Absolutely not! Gongfu tea is just one brewing style, you can easily use a teapot or a cup. Plus, each tea’s product page has specific brewing instruction.

For finest taste, tea should be stored in a place that is cool and dry.

Rock tea is best enjoyed within a 3-year period.

Black tea is best enjoyed within a 2-year period.

Green tea and Oolong tea are best enjoyed within a 2-year period.

White tea is an exception. Its internal compounds evolve over time, enhancing its fragrance and creating a deeper, mellower taste. Therefore, it does not have a specific optimal drinking period.

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