Benzaldehyde
Natural compound that gives almond its characteristic aroma — comprises 40% of the aromatic profile in Luokeng’s almond aroma wild ancient tree teas.
Glossary
Renhua
County in northeastern Shaoguan — Protected GI region for tea, known for white tea production in the Nanling mountain foothills at 300-800m.
Danxiashan
UNESCO World Heritage red sandstone mountain in Renhua — unique Danxia landform creates a mineral-rich terroir prized for white and oolong teas.
Luokeng
Town in Qujiang District, Shaoguan — core wild tea region within a National Nature Reserve, home to 40,000+ ancient tea trees at 500-1,200m elevation.
Almond Aroma
A rare natural fragrance found in Luokeng wild ancient tree black teas, caused by benzaldehyde (40% of aroma profile). Discovered in 2010 by tea master Li Yuming.