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Emerald Tangerine
小青柑

Pu-erh Tea
OriginYunnan, Lincang City
Tree Variety: Lincang Camellia Sinensis var. Xiaoduoyi
Tree Age: 295 to 305 Years
Vintage: 2017

Tangerine Peel
OriginGuangdong, Xinhui City
Tree Variety: Xinhui Citrus Reticulata
Tree Age: 6 to 8 Years
Harvest: Minor Heat to Beginning of Autumn, July 7th - August 6th
Vintage: 2017

Each Box: 36g / 10 Packets / Makes 60+ Cups (487+ fl oz)
Each Packet: 3.6g / Makes 6+ Cups (48.7+ fl oz)
Maximum $0.83 per Cup ($1.64 per 16 fl oz)

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Emerald Tangerine
小青柑

Pu-erh Tea
OriginYunnan, Lincang City
Tree Variety: Lincang Camellia Sinensis var. Xiaoduoyi
Tree Age: 295 to 305 Years
Vintage: 2017

Tangerine Peel
OriginGuangdong, Xinhui City
Tree Variety: Xinhui Citrus Reticulata
Tree Age: 6 to 8 Years
Harvest: Minor Heat to Beginning of Autumn, July 7th - August 6th
Vintage: 2017

Each Box: 36g / 10 Packets / Makes 60+ Cups (487+ fl oz)
Each Packet: 3.6g / Makes 6+ Cups (48.7+ fl oz)
Maximum $0.83 per Cup ($1.64 per 16 fl oz)

Emerald Tangerine
小青柑

Pu-erh Tea
OriginYunnan, Lincang City
Tree Variety: Lincang Camellia Sinensis var. Xiaoduoyi
Tree Age: 295 to 305 Years
Vintage: 2017

Tangerine Peel
OriginGuangdong, Xinhui City
Tree Variety: Xinhui Citrus Reticulata
Tree Age: 6 to 8 Years
Harvest: Minor Heat to Beginning of Autumn, July 7th - August 6th
Vintage: 2017

Each Box: 36g / 10 Packets / Makes 60+ Cups (487+ fl oz)
Each Packet: 3.6g / Makes 6+ Cups (48.7+ fl oz)
Maximum $0.83 per Cup ($1.64 per 16 fl oz)


 
 

Profile

Aroma: Bergamot, longan, lotus leaf, camphor tree

Flavor: Goji berry, jujube, ginger, basil

Vitality: Smooth mouthfeel, full-bodied, cooling lingering

Mood: Calming, relief, grounding

 

enjoyment

 
 

Legacy

Small Green Mandarin originates from the fusion of aged tangerine peel and Pu-erh tea. As the name suggests, it harmoniously blends two crafts—one from the art of curing tangerine peel and the other from the ancient techniques of crafting Pu-erh tea.

Xinhui tangerine, a fruit with a national geographic indication, grows in the fertile lands of Lingnan's Xinhui region, nourished by three converging rivers. This prized fruit has long been cherished for its medicinal and culinary value. Over 2,000 years ago, its peel was already being used in traditional remedies, and it soon became a royal tribute. Holding a status of “Southern Tangerine, Northern Thorn,” it stands as a symbol of the finest bounty. Similarly, Yunnan Pu-erh tea, renowned for its rich history and deep flavor, is a national treasure in its own right. Favored by literati and royalty alike, Pu-erh graced imperial courts, becoming particularly fashionable during the Yongzheng period.

The aged tangerine peel, known as *chenpi*, is the predecessor of Small Green Mandarin. The practice of boiling tea with tangerine peel dates back as far as the Tang Dynasty, when Lu Yu's *The Classic of Tea* mentioned it. However, the term “chenpi” first appeared in the Song Dynasty’s *Jisheng Prescription*. Historical evidence suggests that as early as the Ming Dynasty, people began experimenting with tea and tangerine peel combinations. Gu Yuanqing of Suzhou recorded in his *Tea Manual*: “Orange tea is made by slicing one pound of orange peel into thin strips, mixing it with five pounds of fine tea, and drying it together…”. Here, the orange peel was used to scent the tea but was not yet aged like *chenpi*. By the Qing Dynasty, Luo Tianchi, a scholar from Xinhui who served as an official in Yunnan, brought Pu-erh tea back to his hometown upon retirement. Once, during a bout of illness, he mistakenly brewed his Pu-erh tea with a tangerine peel infusion. To his surprise, the combination was extraordinary—smooth, with a sweet aftertaste, soothing to the throat and reducing phlegm. Thus, *Mandarin Pu-erh Tea* was born, and soon after, its health benefits became widely known.

Small Green Mandarin evolved from this fusion of Pu-erh and tangerine peel. In the 1990s, it gained popularity among tea lovers in Hong Kong and Macau due to its refreshing aroma and rich taste. Typically harvested from young Xinhui mandarins in July and August, these small fruits are affectionately called "little darlings." One fruit for one brew, the tea is fragrant with fresh citrus notes, and its flavor is sweet and smooth. It’s the perfect match—refreshing on a hot day and soothing for sensitive throats. Small Green Mandarin unites two distant treasures: one born in the lush lands of Guangdong’s Xinhui and the other from the ancient forests of Yunnan, creating a serendipitous meeting of kindred spirits from a thousand miles apart.

 

Authenticity

 

Craftsmanship - Preparation Phase, Ripped Pu-erh Tea

 

Craftsmanship - Finalization Phase, Tangerine Peel

 
 

 
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