Artisan-grade（匠作级）is the third tier in [Veritea](https://shaoguantea.com/glossary/veritea/)”’s four-level product classification. These are premium everyday teas crafted from high-mountain ecological gardens using traditional techniques.
Hard Requirements
- Raw material: Fresh leaves from 1,000m+ high-mountain ecological tea gardens — not ancient trees, but high-quality cultivated tea
- Cultivation: Organic or non-polluting management, no chemical pesticides or fertilizers
- Maker: Traditional techniques applied by experienced tea makers, preserving [Shaoguan](https://shaoguantea.com/glossary/shaoguan/)”’s typical tea character
- Harvest: Seasonal picking, spring and autumn
- Character: High fragrance, long-lasting infusions, balanced taste — suitable for daily enjoyment
- Traceability: Origin traceable
Price range: $30–80
Examples: Monkey-Picked Red Monkey”’s Blessing High Mountain Black Tea ($58), Monkey-Picked Red Monkey”’s Joy High Mountain Black Tea ($34)