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Yihe Shanhe 頤和山河 | Huazhu Liangzi · White Tea
Yihe Shanhe 頤和山河 | Huazhu Liangzi · White Tea
Yihe Shanhe 頤和山河 | Huazhu Liangzi · White Tea
Yihe Shanhe 頤和山河 | Huazhu Liangzi · White Tea
Yihe Shanhe 頤和山河 | Huazhu Liangzi · White Tea
Yihe Shanhe 頤和山河 | Huazhu Liangzi · White Tea
Yihe Shanhe 頤和山河 | Huazhu Liangzi · White Tea
Fung Tea

Yihe Shanhe 頤和山河 | Huazhu Liangzi · White Tea

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Ancient-Tree White Tea from Yunnan
Made from first-spring leaves and buds harvested from ancient tea trees over 100 years old in Yunnan, this white tea combines the fresh, bright character of spring material with the fuller depth of old-tree tea. Floral honey and orchid lead the profile, while sweet bud fragrance, gentle herbal notes, and evolving fruit and wood tones create a layered expression that develops throughout the session.

Appearance
The cake is round and evenly formed, with intact, plump buds and leaves preserved throughout. Silvery down is clearly visible across the surface, interwoven with natural brown and silver-white tones. Distinct leaf veins and the open structure of the material reflect the character of ancient-tree white tea.

Aroma & Tea Liquor
Once brewed, the tea produces a clear, bright golden liquor. Floral honey, orchid, and clean sweet bud aromas appear first, followed by gentle herbal and botanical notes. As the tea develops and cools, soft jujube sweetness and woody tones emerge, creating a persistent and evolving aromatic profile.

Taste & Finish
The liquor is rich yet fresh, soft, full, and finely textured. Ancient-tree depth is balanced by the lively freshness of first-spring material, while the sweet bud fragrance carries clearly into the tea liquor. Returning sweetness and steady salivation develop quickly, accompanied by a subtle cooling sensation.

The finish is smooth, moist, and lingering, with sweet bud, botanical, and gentle jujube notes remaining in the mouth. It combines a delicate texture with substantial body and a clean, refreshing aftertaste.

Origin:
Menghai (勐海), Yunnan (雲南), China

Tea Region:
Huazhu Liangzi (滑竹梁子), Mengsong (勐宋)

Altitude:
Above 1,800 Metres

Tree Age:
Over 100 Years Old

Aged For:
1-3 Years

Harvest Season:
First-Spring

Tea Material:
Ancient-Tree White Tea Buds and Leaves

The Fung Tea Documentary

A Legacy Crafted Through Time

Journey from Yunnan’s tea mountains to the people, places and traditions that have shaped Fung Tea for more than forty years. Discover the origins, craftsmanship and enduring values behind our story.

A White Tea Rooted In History And Landscape

“Yihe Shanhe” — A Rare Expression Of Yunnan Ancient-Tree White Tea

“Yihe Shanhe” brings together the quiet refinement of Yunnan ancient-tree white tea with a tradition shaped by nature, restraint, and time. Crafted from Yunnan large-leaf material from Menghai, Xishuangbanna, this 357g white tea cake is created to preserve the purity of its mountain origin rather than obscure it through excessive processing.

Its inspiration also reaches into the cultural memory of Bai Long Xu (白龍鬚), or “White Dragon Beard,” a historic style associated with Qing-era tribute tea traditions. That legacy is reinterpreted through ancient-tree material from the mountains of Yunnan, creating a tea that connects an older Chinese appreciation of white tea with a distinctly contemporary expression of terroir.

“Yihe Shanhe” is not defined by intensity alone. Its value lies in purity, aromatic depth, texture, and the ability to continue changing with age. Each infusion reveals another aspect of the leaf, allowing the tea to unfold gradually rather than announce itself all at once.

From The Ancient Forests Of Yunnan

Century-Old Tea Trees Rooted Above 1,800 Metres

The foundation of “Yihe Shanhe” lies in ancient tea trees growing within the high mountain forests of Menghai at elevations exceeding 1,800 metres. These mature trees have spent decades, and in many cases far longer, developing deep root systems that reach through layers of mountain soil in search of moisture and minerals.

Their environment is shaped by mist, seasonal rainfall, sunlight, cool mountain air, and significant changes between day and night. Growing slowly within this natural ecosystem allows the leaves to develop greater concentration and complexity, contributing to the freshness, fragrance, texture, and depth found in the finished tea.

For traditional white tea, the quality of the original leaf is especially important. Because the craftsmanship is intentionally restrained, there is little processing to conceal the character of the material. What begins in the forest remains clearly present in the cup.

Selected At The Beginning Of Spring

First-Spring Leaves Chosen At Their Most Pristine

“Yihe Shanhe” is made from carefully selected spring growth from ancient tea trees in Menghai. After the quieter winter season, the first tender buds and leaves emerge carrying accumulated freshness, aromatic compounds, and the vitality of a new growing cycle.

Harvesting is carried out selectively, with attention given to the integrity, tenderness, and condition of the leaf. Rather than treating the harvest as a matter of volume, the emphasis is placed on obtaining material capable of expressing clarity, sweetness, and a refined aromatic profile.

This precision begins before the tea ever enters the workshop. By protecting the quality of the leaf from the moment it is picked, “Yihe Shanhe” preserves the freshness and structure required for both immediate drinking and gradual transformation through time.

Traditional White Tea Craftsmanship

Minimal Intervention, Guided By Experience

The making of “Yihe Shanhe” follows the traditional philosophy of white tea: intervene as little as necessary and allow the leaf to reveal its own nature. After harvesting, the fresh leaves are carefully spread for natural withering, allowing moisture to leave gradually while the internal character of the tea begins to transform.

Unlike tea styles that depend on intensive rolling or high-temperature shaping, traditional white tea relies heavily on time, airflow, temperature, humidity, and the judgment of the maker. The leaves are allowed to wither naturally before being finished through careful sun-drying, preserving their physical structure as well as their aromatic character.

The apparent simplicity of the process is deceptive. The fewer steps there are, the more important each decision becomes. True craftsmanship lies not in imposing a flavour onto the tea, but in creating the conditions for exceptional material to express itself with clarity.

Made To Evolve Through Time

A White Tea Whose Character Continues To Deepen

The restrained processing of “Yihe Shanhe” preserves much of the natural character within the leaf, creating a strong foundation for continued transformation after production. As the tea rests, its youthful freshness may gradually move toward deeper sweetness, softer texture, and a more integrated aromatic profile.

This evolution is one of the most compelling qualities of fine white tea. Aging is not simply the passage of years. It is a gradual rebalancing of fragrance, sweetness, texture, and depth, allowing characteristics to emerge that were not present in the tea’s earliest stage.

The ancient-tree material provides the substance for that transformation, while traditional craftsmanship protects its potential. Time then becomes the final participant in the process, continuing the work long after the tea has left the hands of the maker.

Appearance

A Natural Cake With Clearly Defined Leaf Structure

The cake of “Yihe Shanhe” is round and evenly formed while preserving the natural diversity of buds, young leaves, and more mature leaf material. Silver-white hairs appear among shades of olive, chestnut, and deep brown, creating a surface with rich visual depth and a distinctly natural character.

Individual veins and leaf structures remain clearly visible throughout the cake, reflecting the minimal handling characteristic of traditional white tea. The material retains much of its original form and texture, allowing the quality of the leaf itself to remain at the centre of the presentation.

Its beauty lies in the integrity of the leaf itself. The natural variation in colour, structure, and maturity gives the cake a distinctive sense of depth, allowing the quality of the material and the character of its origin to remain clearly expressed before the first infusion.

Aroma

Orchid, Honey And The Quiet Freshness Of The Forest

The fragrance of “Yihe Shanhe” opens with a clean floral character, led by delicate orchid-like notes and a soft honeyed sweetness. Beneath these brighter aromas lies a more restrained herbal and woody freshness, recalling the cool atmosphere and natural vegetation of Yunnan’s high mountain forests.

The aroma is layered rather than forceful. Floral notes appear first, followed by honeyed warmth and a subtle deeper character as the leaves continue to open. With each infusion, the fragrance shifts slightly, revealing different aspects of the same material.

When warmed, the leaves release an especially elegant combination of floral sweetness and forest-like freshness. The overall impression is pure, composed, and spacious, allowing the natural character of ancient-tree white tea to remain at the centre of the experience.

In The Cup

Fresh Sweetness With A Deep And Lasting Foundation

The first sip of “Yihe Shanhe” is clean and refreshing, with a smooth liquor that moves easily across the palate while retaining a satisfying sense of body. Sweetness appears naturally and gradually, developing into a persistent returning sweetness after the tea has been swallowed.

As the session continues, the liquor reveals greater depth. The freshness associated with white tea remains present, but beneath it lies the substantial foundation of ancient-tree material, giving the cup more weight, structure, and persistence than a lighter white tea might offer.

Floral fragrance, gentle sweetness, freshness, and mountain character continue to alternate through successive infusions. Rather than relying on a single dramatic flavour, “Yihe Shanhe” reveals itself through balance, continuity, and an increasingly composed finish.

Infused Leaves

Supple, Complete And Remarkably Alive

After repeated infusions, the leaves of “Yihe Shanhe” open naturally, revealing broad surfaces, defined veins, and a supple texture. Buds and leaves remain clearly distinguishable, while fine silver hairs can still be seen across portions of the material.

The leaves retain flexibility and a natural sheen rather than becoming fragile or exhausted. Their structure remains substantial through an extended tea session, offering a direct view of the quality of the original ancient-tree material and the restraint exercised during processing.

In traditional white tea, the infused leaf tells an especially honest story because so little is hidden by intensive craftsmanship. Here, the leaf base completes the expression of “Yihe Shanhe”: carefully selected mountain-grown material, preserved with patience and allowed to reveal its character through water.

A Collector’s Expression Of Yunnan White Tea

“Yihe Shanhe” — Where Nature, Craft And Time Remain In Conversation

“Yihe Shanhe” is created for those who value white tea not only for its fragrance, but for the relationship between origin, craftsmanship, and time. Its ancient-tree material comes from the mountains of Yunnan, while traditional white-tea processing preserves the qualities that allow the tea to continue evolving after production.

The cultural resonance of Bai Long Xu adds another layer to the collection, connecting “Yihe Shanhe” with a long-standing appreciation of white tea as something pure, elegant, and worthy of preservation.

For the collector, it offers the opportunity to follow the evolution of exceptional Yunnan white tea over time. For gifting, it carries meaning beyond presentation alone: a tea shaped by landscape, craftsmanship, and cultural continuity.

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