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SavvyTea brings you authentic whole‑leaf Chinese tea grown on our own family‑run farm in Ya’an, Sichuan. Many of our tea trees are centuries old, passed down through generations and nurtured using traditional methods that honour the land and its heritage.

Our Heritage

Nestled on the misty slopes of Mengding Mountain, our tea garden sits in one of China’s oldest and most celebrated tea‑producing regions. The mountain mists, fertile soil, and the nearby Qingyi River create a unique microclimate that has supported exceptional tea cultivation for more than a thousand years.

Our Family’s Tea Tradition

For generations, our family has tended these ancient tea gardens, caring for trees that are in some cases more than a century old. Every spring, we hand‑pick the tender buds that form the heart of our craft.

We focus on one exceptional tea: Mengding Ganlu Green Tea. This is not a mass‑produced commodity — it is our family’s own harvest, crafted using time‑honoured techniques passed down through generations. By offering only this single heritage tea, we honour our roots and ensure every sachet reflects the purity, craftsmanship, and tradition that define our family’s tea‑making legacy.

What Makes Our Tea Special

Ancient Tea Trees: Some over 100 years old, passed down through generations.
Traditional Craftsmanship: Hand‑picked and crafted using time‑honoured methods.
Pure Whole‑Leaf Quality: No dust, no fannings — just clean, natural flavour.
Authentic Origin: Grown in Ya’an, Sichuan, the birthplace of Mengding tea.

Our Signature Tea: Mengding Ganlu

We specialise in Mengding Ganlu Green Tea (蒙顶甘露), one of China’s top ten famous green teas. Literally meaning “Sweet Dew of Mengding”, this premium early‑spring green tea is made from the youngest, downy buds grown on the historic slopes of Mengding Mountain in Ya’an, Sichuan. Crafted using the traditional “three pan‑fry, three hand‑roll” technique, it is celebrated for its delicate curled leaves, fresh orchid‑like aroma, smooth and naturally sweet taste, and a clean, refreshing finish that lingers gently.

A Tea with Over 2,000 Years of History

Mengding Ganlu is a true historical tea. According to ancient records, tea cultivation on Mengding Mountain began in the late Western Han dynasty, when the hermit Wu Lizhen planted seven sacred tea bushes on the peak of Shangqing. These plants were revered as “immortal tea,” and Wu Lizhen was later honoured in the Song dynasty as Master Ganlu Puhui Miaojì for his contribution to tea culture.

Revival and Modern Excellence

In 1959, Mengding Ganlu was recognised as a National Famous Tea, and it has since earned numerous provincial and national awards. Today, it is celebrated for its refined craftsmanship, elegant appearance, and deep cultural heritage — a tea that continues to represent the finest of Sichuan’s tea tradition.

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