Tea Mate - Dried Pineapple

Origin:

This pineapple is sourced from Hainan Island, where the tropical climate and fertile volcanic soil produce pineapples with high sweetness, moderate acidity, and an intense fruity aroma. Locals call it the “Golden Fruit of the Tropics” due to its juicy and refreshing taste.

Flavor When Paired with Tea:

Pineapple + White Tea: The tangy sweetness of pineapple blends harmoniously with the floral and fruity notes of white tea, resulting in a light and refreshing brew reminiscent of a seaside breeze at sunrise.

Pineapple + Rock Tea: The fruit acids of pineapple balance the mineral-rich taste of rock tea, creating a complex yet smooth tea with a long-lasting aftertaste, evoking the sensation of wandering through misty mountains.

Historical Story:

It is said that during the Ming Dynasty, a maritime trader brought dried pineapple from Hainan as a gift to a Fujian tea farmer. The farmer experimented with adding it to rock tea and discovered that the fruit’s natural acidity softened the roasted notes of the tea, making it smoother and more fragrant. Since then, pineapple-infused tea has become a cherished coastal tea culture tradition.