Single-origin tea refers to tea leaves sourced from a specific, traceable geographic location — a single village, mountain, or even a particular grove of trees — rather than blended from multiple regions. Unlike mass-market teas that mix leaves from various sources to achieve a consistent flavor profile, single-origin teas capture the unique terroir of their place of origin: the soil composition, microclimate, elevation, and surrounding ecosystem all leave their mark on the final cup.
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