LOT: 198
3 Bags of Aged Chong Cha Tea, Circa 1970s
ESTIMATE:HK$ 18,000 - 30,000
Year: Circa 1970s
Quantity: 3 Bags
Total Weight: Approx.3kg (including Packaging)
This lot weighs approximately 3kg. Insect tea has beneficial medicinal effects such detoxifying and aiding digestion, and has been offered as a tribute since the reign of Emperor Qianlong. Made from green tea leaves and aged for around 50 years, the tea has developed a dark, glossy appearance with a unique pinewood fragrance and subtle sweetness. Rarely produced and with limited availability on the market, aged Insect Tea is highly valued among collectors.