Pi Xiu

Named after one of the most beloved heroes of folk myths, the ninth son of the Dragon of the Eastern Sea, Pi Xiu. With the head of a dragon bearing one or two horns, the body of a steed, scaly legs, and a lion’s build, this is one of many descriptions of Pi Xiu, of which there are indeed many. His main features, however, are the horn on his dragon head and his lion-like body. He performed many feats, but his most famous trait, especially cherished by merchants, is the absence of an anus. According to legend, Pi Xiu, as the son of a dragon, fed exclusively on gold, silver, jade, and pearls. Once, while attending a reception with his father, the Dragon King, at the Jade Emperor’s palace, Prince Pi Xiu overate and, unable to hold it, made a mess right in the main hall. Enraged, his father struck him on the backside, sealing the opening. Being a magical creature, he continued to live and function as usual. Since then, this trait of endless accumulation without any release has made him the favorite of all who seek wealth—essentially, everyone. Of course, like all mythical creatures, Pi Xiu possesses the ability to ward off pathogenic ‘Qi,’ simply protecting against evil and harm.

The tea leaves were harvested in Menghai County in the spring of 2020. A very balanced signature ‘Menghai’ flavor. A taste of wood blown by a dry, sweet breeze. A light taste of time. A good, even aftertaste with the promise of spring.