China

Ye Hao He 8888 is a traditionally crafted Tieguanyin oolong that exemplifies the wild‑foraged tea style — its tea plants are deliberately left to grow freely alongside native shrubs and grasses, with no pruning or intensive management, which extends their natural growth cycle and allows the leaves to develop deeper, more complex flavors over a longer period. Grown at an elevation of 800 meters in Shimen Village, these plants benefit from selenium‑rich soil and abundant sunshine, and are harvested just once a year during the spring Guyu (Grain Rain) season, using only tender young buds. The production follows 1980s-era traditional oolong techniques, including a special manual withering and shaking process that increases oxidation, fully transforming the leaf’s internal substances and enhancing both aroma and organic compounds. The result is a rich, mellow, and deeply flavorful tea with a pronounced sweet aftertaste, and best of all, its robust, well‑oxidized character means it requires no refrigeration and stores beautifully at room temperature, perfect for aging and for those who appreciate the untamed essence of wild‑grown tea.