Iceland Ancient Tree Raw Tea Square Brick Brewing Video

1. Tea Garden Environment

The tea garden is located in the high mountains of Bingdao, Mengku. It enjoys high altitude, abundant cloud and mist, and a large temperature difference between day and night. The soil is rich in minerals within the original ecological mountain forest, with excessive chemical fertilizers and pesticides avoided. Ancient tea trees take root deep in the mountains and absorb nutrients slowly, forming the signature sweet and fresh taste of Bingdao tea.

2. Tea Tree Characteristics

Raw materials are harvested from century-old Bingdao ancient tea trees with aged, sturdy trunks. Deep-reaching root systems absorb abundant inner substances. The buds and leaves are plump with visible white trichomes. Ancient tree tea delivers multi-layered aroma and full-bodied flavour. The liquor carries unique rock sugar sweetness, which cannot be matched by terrace-grown tea.

3. Fresh Leaf Picking

High-quality fresh leaves of one bud and two leaves are hand-picked from ancient trees every spring. Tea farmers carefully select plump and tender shoots with gentle picking and handling to prevent damage to fresh tea leaves. The picked fresh leaves are spread and aired promptly to preserve the natural aroma and nutrients, laying a solid foundation for subsequent sun-drying processing.

4. Features of Square Tea Slices

Fresh leaves are made into crude tea via Yunnan’s traditional sun-drying process, then compressed into 8g compact small square slices. The tea strips are clear, dark green and glossy with silvery white tea hairs visible. Each slice is individually packed in aluminium foil to lock aroma and resist moisture. One slice perfectly fits a 110ml gaiwan. No more trouble prying conventional tea cakes. Portable and easy to store, great for brewing while travelling, working or on business trips.

5. Gift Box Packaging

The complete set includes a tea box plus a matching carry bag. It adopts minimalist Chinese style in deep brown colour with elegant hot-stamped gold “Bingdao” characters. 25 individually packed small square slices are neatly arranged inside the box, with hygienic aluminium foil sachets for each piece. Premium packaging makes it suitable for personal enjoyment and impressive as a gift, perfect for business visits and holiday presents.

6. Brewing Parameters

Tea dosage: 1 slice (8g) Tea ware: 110ml Gaiwan Water temperature: 100°C boiling water Decanting: Quick pour within 5–10 seconds for the first 3 infusions; extend steeping time gradually for subsequent brews. It can be steeped for more than 10 times with long-lasting aroma and sweet aftertaste.

7. Tea Liquor & Taste Profile

After brewing, the liquor is transparent golden with brilliant luster. It tastes sweet and soft on the palate, with distinct honey and floral-fruity fragrance. The signature Bingdao rock sugar sweetness lingers in your mouth. Fast huigan (returning sweetness) and lasting salivation, smooth and delicate liquor with barely any bitterness and a refreshing throat finish. The infused leaves are flexible and lively, retaining the vitality of ancient tree tea leaves.