🌿 Zijin Berry Tea – Premium Wild Vine Tea from Zhangjiajie
Zijin Berry Tea (also known as Wild Vine Tea / Ampelopsis Grossedentata 显齿蛇葡萄叶茶 / Teng Cha) is a naturally grown herbal tea from Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province.
This collection includes rare Pre-Qingming Bud Heads, classic Wild Spring Bud Tips, and high-antioxidant Purple Bud Tea.
Each type offers its own unique aroma, flavor, and nutrient profile.
🍃 About Pre-Qingming Bud Heads
The Pre-Qingming Bud Heads grow after 5 months of winter dormancy, resulting in highly concentrated nutrition:
Rich in:
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Flavonoids
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Dihydromyricetin (DHM)
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Natural selenium
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Amino acids
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Potassium, calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium
Flavor profile: fresh, tender, smooth, and naturally sweet.
Extremely rare — harvest window is only ~7 days per year.
🍃 Bud Heads vs. Bud Tips (Longxu Dragon Beard Tea)
🌱 Pre-Qingming Bud Heads
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Shape: Cluster (flower-bud shape)
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Harvest: Only once per year before Qingming
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Rarity: Very limited
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Taste: More tender, soft, and sweet
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Nutrition: Highest among the varieties
🌿 Spring Bud Tips (Longxu Dragon Beard Tea)
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Shape: Long, thread-like
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Harvest period: April–September
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Common (99% of market supply)
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Taste: Clean, refreshing, aromatic
🌸 Purple Bud Tea (High Anthocyanin Variety)
This naturally purple-leaf variety is rich in anthocyanins, a powerful antioxidant.
Available in different purple ratios: 50% / 60% / 90%.
The higher the purple content, the more intense the flavor and nutrition.
Broken tea versions are ideal for daily drinking, boiling, or iced tea.
🫖 Features
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100% wild-grown small-leaf vine tea
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Harvested from Zhangjiajie mountains
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Rich in dihydromyricetin (DHM)
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High antioxidant and selenium content
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Smooth, sweet, non-bitter taste
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Suitable for all seasons
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No additives
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720-day shelf life
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📦 Available Variations (for WooCommerce dropdown)
Wild Spring Bud Tips:
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125g (1 bag)
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250g (2 × 125g)
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500g (4 × 125g)
Pre-Qingming Bud Heads:
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125g (1 bag)
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250g (2 × 125g)
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500g (4 × 125g)
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100g (1 tin)
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200g (2 × 100g tins)
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500g (5 × 100g tins)
Purple Bud Tea (Various Purple Ratios):
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125g bag (50% purple)
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100g tin (90% purple)
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250g broken tea (60% purple)
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500g broken tea (60% purple)
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250g broken tea (90% purple)
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500g broken tea (10% purple)
🏷 Product Information
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Production Date: March 25–31, 2025
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Ingredient: Fresh vine tea leaves
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Shelf Life: 720 days
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Storage: Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place
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Additives: None
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Origin: Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, China
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Season: Suitable for all seasons
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Suitable For: General population
