A tea with a long history, Shancha is made from Camellia formosensis, a tea species native only to Taiwan which is genetically distinct from the Camellia sinensis.

Harvested from old wild bushes, Shan Cha is produced in extremely limited quantities as the remote, rugged terrain makes harvesting difficult, and the bushes are left to grow without human interference — pesticide-free and wild. The result, however, is a tea of an extraordinary balance of woodiness, sweetness and a tinge of herbaciousness. A well-rounded mouthfeel with a lingering aftertaste, this aromatic red tea is perfect to ground you.