Forest Pick Manipur Wild Oolong Tea – Handcrafted Rare Tea from the Hills of Manipur

From the untouched wilderness of Southern Manipur comes a rare treasure — Forest Pick Manipur Wild Oolong Tea, also known as Santing Oolong. Handcrafted from wild tea trees growing naturally in the biodiverse forests of Santing Village (at an elevation of about 3,000 feet), this tea captures the raw essence of nature in its purest form.

These century-old wild tea trees have never been exposed to fertilizers, pesticides, or weedicides. Nurtured entirely by nature, their roots draw rich nutrients from deep mountain soil, giving this Oolong its distinctive freshness and authentic wild character.

Each batch is handpicked and traditionally crafted — withered, gently shaken in bamboo trays, pan-fried, hand-rolled, and charcoal-dried by skilled local artisans. The result is a tea that’s as soulful as its origin — untouched, unhurried, and undeniably pure.

What is Wild Tea?

Wild teas are made from tea trees (camellia Sinensis ) which are grown wild in the forest. Unlike conventional tea estate or cultivated tea bushes, wild teas are ungroomed and unfurnished by any commercial activity. The plants are not owned or managed by any commercial entity. They grow much bigger and taller, production is much lesser, picking is much more difficult because of the terrain & tree size and most WILD TEA are hand crafted.

Why You’ll Love This Tea

• Wild-grown and chemical-free — nurtured naturally by Manipur’s mountain ecosystem.
• Handcrafted from start to finish, preserving the tea’s nutrients and freshness.
• Harvested from 100+ year-old tea trees with deep roots rich in minerals.
• A rare Oolong that offers a floral, nutty, and subtly sweet flavor.
• Represents the authentic taste of wild Manipur teas, crafted with care and heritage.

Health Benefits

• Rich in natural antioxidants (polyphenols, flavonoids, catechins, EGCG) that support immunity and vitality.
• Contains theanine, caffeine, and amino acids that enhance focus and calm.
• Acts as a natural anti-inflammatory and detoxifying tea.
• May help improve metabolism, heart health, and skin glow.

Best Time to Drink

Ideal for early mornings to awaken your senses or late afternoons when you need a mindful break. Its light caffeine content and soothing nature make it suitable for daily enjoyment.

Best When Paired With

Complements light snacks, nuts, or fruit-based desserts. Enjoy it plain to appreciate its natural complexity or with mild honey for a comforting twist.

Why Wild Tea?

• Superior Health Benefits: These are teas which have never seen any form of chemicals inputs. They are grown in the wild, far away from the hustling and bustling economic activities of mankind.
• They are more complex: Wild tea grows in a heterogeneous forest ecosystem among various species of wild flowers, herbs and trees. They mixed and get infused in this wild collage of different plant species, which gives more complexity in their aromas and flavors.
• Natural Process: Unlike commercialized Tea, wild teas are mostly hand processed by Native Artisans in their village hamlet.
• Pro Environment: They help make the earth greener because they grow much bigger than the commercialized tea bushes.
• Economic cause of the Natives: Every penny paid on this wild teas trickle back to the economy of this native artisans.