Reserve-grade(珍藏级)is the second tier in [Veritea](https://shaoguantea.com/glossary/veritea/)”’s four-level product classification. These are premium teas made from wild ancient or old trees, offering exceptional quality at a more accessible level than Legend.
Hard Requirements
- Raw material: Wild ancient tea trees or century-old tree groves
- Origin: [Luokeng](https://shaoguantea.com/glossary/luokeng/) Nature Reserve or equivalent high-quality ecological zone
- Certification: Organic certified or equivalent standard
- Maker: Carefully crafted by a master-level tea maker, or under full master supervision
- Production: Limited batch
- Character: Complete ancient tree character — thick mouthfeel, layered flavors, high durability (8+ infusions)
- Traceability: Batch traceable
Price range: $80–200
Examples: Snow Flower Rock Reserve Ancient Tree Black Tea ($85), Snow Flower Rock Zen Tea Wild Ancient Tree Black Tea ($198)
