“Dan cong” means independent bush. They are called unique/living treasures as they grow just like wild plant, reaching up to 5m and age of 300 years. They grow in red clay soil of altitude around 1200m with no fertilizers, no pesticide. Plucking the tea tree only once a year makes it rich in minerals and polyphenols.
The oldest tea tree available in Wu Dong Mountain is about 900 years old. The old tree has very long roots with large surface area. Therefore, old tree could absorb much more minerals than young tree. Besides, old tea tree grows very slow as compared to the young tea tree. With slow growing speed, the size of cells become very tiny and the tea leaf accumulates more substances including organic substances that contribute to flavour and minerals that contribute to quality. In particular, the presence of minerals is very essential to the quality of tea; it gives more depth and thickness in taste and flavour.

China, Guangdong province, Wu Dong mountain, Zhongshan village