Where does the Tea Come From?
Anxi County, Fujian Province, China
ORIGIN: Anxi county, Fujian province.
ALTITUDE GROWN: 700 metres above sea level
HARVEST: June to August
VARIETAL: Camellia Sinensis var. Sinensis, Ti Kuan Yin
Tucked away in the misty mountains of southeastern Fujian Province, Anxi County is a place where tea isn’t just grown—it’s lived. For over a thousand years, this region has been crafting some of China’s most prized teas.
What makes Anxi such a special tea-growing region isn’t just its breathtaking landscape — It’s the terroir, the mineral-rich soil and climatic conditions. A perfect environment for cultivating tea that’s full of character, with deep aromas and complex, lasting flavors.
But the real magic of Anxi lies in the hands of its tea makers. Here, tea processing is an art passed down through generations. The intricate steps involved in making oolong — withering, tossing, partial oxidation, repeat rolling and roasting — are carried out with remarkable precision and care. It’s a slow, deliberate process that results in tea with floral notes, smooth texture, and a delicate flavour profile.
Anxi is more than a place on the map — it’s a living story of how nature, culture, and human skill come together to create something extraordinary.
