MIO
Cultivated in the mist-shrouded peaks of Jingshan, Zhejiang. Our 2024 First Harvest honors the Song Dynasty heritage, offering a refined profile of chestnut sweetness and profound meditative clarity.
CLARITY IN EVERY SIP
"A vibrant, electric green powder that dissolves into a velvety cloud of marine and chestnut notes."
UMAMI
Pronounced, seaweed, ocean-rich.
SWEETNESS
Subtle notes of honey and roasted chestnut.
TEXTURE
Dense, frothy, micro-milled cream.
FINISH
Clean, non-astringent, lingering sweetness.
Essential
Characteristics
Every tin of MIO - Reserve represents a meticulously curated combination of pristine origin, historical heritage cultivar, and slow stone-grinding craftsmanship.
Jingshan, Zhejiang, China
Sourced from the high, mist-shrouded peak gardens of Jingshan, at 950m elevation, where constant mountain fog and rich organic soil foster high amino acid concentration.
First Harvest (Ichibancha)
Hand-harvested during the first spring flush, selecting only the tenderest leaves that honor centuries-old tea tradition.
Jingshan Qunti Heritage
An ancient, historic native cultivar celebrated for its smooth taste, L-theanine richness, and velvety mouthfeel.
Granite Stone Milled
Slow-milled on traditional granite stone wheels under strict temperature controls to guarantee absolute preservation of texture and flavor.
Chestnut, Meditative & Silky
A vibrant, electric green cup that dissolves into a velvety cloud of marine and chestnut notes with profound meditative clarity.
THE WHISKING ART
Four Steps to Clarity
Ensure 2g of powder is sifted into your chawan to eliminate clumps.
Add 70ml of water at exactly 80°C to preserve the delicate amino acids.
Use a bamboo whisk in a vigorous 'W' motion until a micro-foam forms.
Hold the bowl with both hands and inhale the aroma before the first sip.
THE PROVENANCE
Jingshan, Zhejiang
The Jingshan Reserve is exclusively sourced from the ancient, high-altitude gardens of Jingshan, Zhejiang. This singular origin is defined by mineral-rich volcanic soil and a persistent morning mist that blankets the peaks, nurturing the tea leaves with a gentle, constant humidity that develops our signature chestnut sweetness and profound clarity.
"The mountain mist of the Zhejiang peaks nurtures the tea with a gentle, constant humidity."