Legend-grade（传奇级）is the highest tier in [Veritea](https://shaoguantea.com/glossary/veritea/)”’s four-level product classification system. It represents the pinnacle of [Shaoguan](https://shaoguantea.com/glossary/shaoguan/)”’s tea heritage.
Hard Requirements
- Raw material: 100% wild ancient tea trees (gushu), 100+ years old, arbor-type, naturally grown in primeval forest
- Origin: 1,000m+ elevation in [Luokeng](https://shaoguantea.com/glossary/luokeng/) National Nature Reserve or equivalent ecological zone
- Certification: Organic certified — zero chemical inputs, self-sustaining forest ecosystem
- Maker: Supervised and personally crafted by a national tea expert and a Shaoguan master tea craftsman
- Production: Single annual harvest — naturally limited by the tree”’s growth cycle, not by human choice
- Uniqueness: Possesses a distinctive aroma or flavor profile that cannot be replicated elsewhere — such as the natural almond aroma found in only 3 of Luokeng”’s 10+ ancient tree communities
- Traceability: Full batch GPS coordinates and laboratory testing available via Veritea Traceability
Price range: $500+
Examples: Snow Flower Rock Wild Ancient Tree Black Tea (Almond Aroma, $650), Monkey-Picked Red HCH-01 Peach Almond Aroma Ancient Tree Black Tea ($548)