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Wild Raw Tea 2025 (Cake)

Following the 2025 collection, we extended our exploration deeper into the mountains. Minyang Village, Chiang Rai — a region rich in ancient wild tea resources. The trees grow naturally in original clusters, aged approximately 300–500 years, with a degree of traceability and documentation. This represents a strong foundation for collectible tea.

Series

野生生茶

Altitude

1400m+

Price

฿2,000

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Tasting Notes

Discovering the Terroir

Compressed Tea Cake (200g)

Weight: 200 g per cake

Processing: Traditionally hand-pressed

  • Denser structure, ideal for long-term aging 
  • Slower and more stable transformation 
  • Greater depth and layered evolution over time 

👉 Designed for collection and long-term maturation


Form & Evolution

Though made from the same material, form influences development:

  • Loose Leaf: More immediate aromatic expression 
  • Cake Form: More restrained initially, evolving into deeper complexity

Origin — A New Discovery

Following the 2025 collection, we extended our exploration deeper into the mountains. Minyang Village, Chiang Rai — a region rich in ancient wild tea resources. The trees grow naturally in original clusters, aged approximately 300–500 years, with a degree of traceability and documentation. This represents a strong foundation for collectible tea.

Product Info

Product Specifications

Product Name
Wild Raw Tea 2025 (Cake)

Tea Type
Wild Raw Tea (Sheng / Pu-erh Style, Compressed Cake)

Harvest Year
2025 (Spring Harvest / First Flush)

Brand
Changkham
Origin
Minyang Village, Chiang Rai Province (bordering Chiang Mai), Thailand

Altitude
1,100–1,200 meters above sea level
Ecological Environment
Pristine forest / Natural ecosystem / Minimal human intervention
Tea Tree Type
Wild Tea Trees
Tree Age
Approximately 300–500 years
Plucking Standard
Hand-picked in spring (one bud with two leaves)
Processing
Produced following the traditional logic of raw Pu-erh (Sheng): kill-green, rolling, and sun-drying. This method preserves the living character of the leaves and maximizes long-term aging potential. Notably, the structure and aging capability of this tea show strong parallels with ancient tree teas from Yunnan.
Flavor Profile
A pronounced forest aroma with a strong wild character. The liquor is thick, structured, and energetic. Bitterness is light and dissipates quickly. A clear, long-lasting returning sweetness (hui gan) emerges, with evolving layers across multiple infusions.
Overall Style
Raw, deep, and full of vitality.
Drying Method
Sun-dried
Net Weight
200 g
Form
Compressed Tea Cake

Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, away from light, and keep sealed

Shelf Life
Suitable for long-term aging and transformation