SPIRIT TEA
Spirit is an American tea company dedicated to sourcing an uncommon selection of handmade teas.
The tea of many names, the Taiwanese-styled Dong Feng Mei Ren is the face of more oxidized oolongs.
Born in 1933 in Hsinchu, it is exemplary in classical craftsmanship. Without the aid of green leafhoppers biting the leaves, expert skill in timely plucking, and lengthy withering, it would lack the famous rosy, stone-fruit flavors it's known for.
In the mid-1990s, the tea made its way to Thailand, where its similar landscape but early summers produced a beautifully singular interpretation. Our dear friend, Mr. Lu, brought his craft from Nantou to Doi Mae Salong in a similar journey, transforming Taiwanese teas into Thai treasures
