Ancient Dragon’s Claw Tea

Rare Vietnamese mountain tea crafted from distinctive claw-shaped buds harvested from ancient Camellia crassicolumna tea trees growing high in the remote mountains of Ha Giang.

Known as Dragon’s Claw for the unusual shape of its whole buds, this remarkable tea is hand-harvested only once a year during the cool winter season. Growing at elevations of approximately 1,500–2,200 metres, the ancient tea trees develop slowly in the high mountain climate, producing a naturally limited seasonal harvest.

The infusion is clear and golden with a delicate floral aroma, gentle natural sweetness and remarkably smooth character. Very little astringency allows its subtle floral and fresh mountain notes to remain beautifully clean, followed by a long, naturally sweet finish.

Distinctive in appearance, origin and flavour, Ancient Dragon’s Claw offers an unusual expression of Ha Giang’s high-mountain tea heritage that continues to develop across successive infusions.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

Rare Ancient-Tree Tea
Harvested from ancient Camellia crassicolumna tea trees growing in the high mountains of Ha Giang, Vietnam.

Distinctive Dragon’s Claw Buds
Named for the unusual claw-like appearance of its whole tea buds, giving this rare tea its distinctive character and presentation.

Harvested Only Once a Year
Hand-picked during a naturally limited winter harvest, approximately from November to February.

High-Grown in Ha Giang
Grown at elevations of approximately 1,500–2,200 metres in the Tay Con Linh and Chieu Lau Thi mountain regions.

Smooth & Naturally Sweet
A delicate floral tea with gentle natural sweetness, very little astringency and a beautifully clean character.

Beautiful Across Multiple Infusions
Re-steep the buds several times to explore how their delicate aroma, sweetness and depth gradually develop.

TASTE & AROMA

Aroma: Delicate floral with fresh mountain notes
Taste: Smooth, clean and gently sweet with very little astringency
Finish: Long, clean and naturally sweet
Liquor: Clear golden

HOW TO BREW

Tea amount: 5 g
Water volume: 200 ml
Temperature: 85–95°C
Rinse: Briefly rinse for 8–10 seconds and discard the water
Steep time: 30–60 seconds
Re-steep: Up to 5 times or more, gradually increasing the infusion time

Tip: Pre-warm your teapot and cups before brewing. Increase the steeping time slightly with each successive infusion as the buds gradually open and release their flavour.

TEA DETAILS

Origin: Ha Giang, Vietnam
Tea Type: Ancient Tree Tea
Botanical Variety: Camellia crassicolumna
Ingredients: 100% Camellia crassicolumna Tea Buds
Format: Whole Tea Buds
Net Weight: 60 g
Growing Region: Tay Con Linh & Chieu Lau Thi
Altitude: Approximately 1,500–2,200 m
Harvest: Hand-Picked
Harvest Season: Winter, Approximately November–February
Harvest Frequency: Once Per Year
Caffeine: Naturally Contains Caffeine
Storage: Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.