{"title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh Tea","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-lao-cha-tou-ripe-pu-erh-tea-brick","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Lao Cha Tou\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCha Tou is a kind of tea nugget that forms naturally from the pressures of compression and heat that occurs during the fermentation process. Typically during the fermentation process to make ripe pu-erh there is a pile of tea about 1 meter high. It is kept wet to allow the fermentation process and the pile is turned every few days to allow for an even degree of fermentation, moving the tea from the bottom of the pile (where it is hotter and wetter) to the top of the pile where it is cooler and drier. The \"Cha Tou\" are the leaves that ball up and get stuck together. The best Cha Tou are ones that have not been over-fermented and are smaller in size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur \"Lao Cha Tou\" brick is composed of a wet pile batch that was produced in Jinggu from a blend of Jinggu and Mengku harvested tea leaves in 2016. These two different source regions blended together makes for a nice full mouth-feel. Smooth, but with a lingering mouth-feel and cha qi. An excellent ripe tea that can be brewed many times and still retain an engaging flavor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e125 kilos in total were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNet Weight: 250 grams per brick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Brick (250 Grams)","offer_id":48518491504873,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":48949814526185,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_8436.jpg?v=1750862031"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-medusas-teapot-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Medusa's Teapot\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eExpertly fermented 2024 material from the Jingmai area of Lancang county (Simao) was wet-piled and then pressed into this lovely 357 gram cake. This tea cake is pressed from un-graded tea leaves (meaning that after wet-piling the leaves were not separated by grade, so with this you are getting all the various leaf grades together). Light to medium fermentation (during wet-piling) gives this tea a strong taste which stays in the mouth after drinking. High quality material appropriate for longer term aging!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt Terlep, the artist who created the wrapper illustration entitled the art \"\"La Théière de Méduse\" or \"Medusa's Teapot!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 Grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Area:  Jingmai mountains (Lancang County of Simao)\u003cbr\u003eTotal Production amount:  150 kilograms\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Design by Art Terlep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory and has passed the MRL limits for 404 pesticide residues as established by the EU Food and Safety commission. For more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/en\/content\/20-eu-compliance\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":48566364012777,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":48566364045545,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_3128.jpg?v=1751987249"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-pao-pow-pau-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Pao Pow Pau!\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eA blend of Menghai teas with strong taste and strong cha qi!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePao 泡 - Brew Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePow - The cha qi!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePau! (Hawaiian) - All done!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 Grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e480 cakes in total pressed! (120kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper design created by Chaidim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":48566368829673,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":48566368862441,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_3194c.jpg?v=1751987398"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-pa-liang-wild-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Pa Liang Wild\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis ripe cake is pressed from a wet pile batch made entirely from Pa Liang village wild tea! Wild tea trees and bushes ranging in age from 30-80 years were harvested during the first flush of spring 2024 and then wet piled in the autumn of 2024. Pa Liang village is a small village in the Bu Lang mountains of Menghai. Pa Liang has a balanced bitter-sweet profile that is at once bitter, thick and potent, but with a creamy character and a textured expansive mouth-feel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor those of you who purchase this tea during the year of 2025 expect that there will be some wet pile taste throughout 2025, but will fade gradually as the tea ages. Remember that pu-erh increases in palatability and complexity with age! In Chinese we refer to this as 越陈越香.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 Grams per Cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressed March 25th 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly 100 kilograms in total (280 cakes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper design created by Марічка Владимир\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":48566369517801,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":48566369550569,"sku":null,"price":8.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_3142_baa0e2b5-49c8-4e11-a200-31931c389b42.jpg?v=1751987441"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-xin-ban-zhang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Xin Ban Zhang\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurely Xin Ban Zhang village plantation tea harvested in Spring 2024 and wet-piled during 2024. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotent, thick, bittersweet chocolatey goodness! Strong cha qi!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 Grams per cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed March 25th 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust 100 kilograms in total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper design created by Fabio Cesaratto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":48566369878249,"sku":null,"price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":48566369911017,"sku":null,"price":10.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_3158.jpg?v=1751987470"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-yi-bang-village-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Yi Bang Village\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYi Bang Village is an area in the northern part of Yi Wu. Yi Bang tea is special in that it is not a large leaf varietal but rather a primitive small leaf varietal that has grown in this area for hundreds if not thousands of years. Like other small leaf varietal wild arbor tea trees in Yunnan (Jing Mai), the flavor is lighter and more smooth, but the aroma is pungent and fruity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur Yi Bang ripe tea is incredibly smooth and sweet, but with a dense pungent flavor that remains potent and complex with many steeps! A totally unique ripe tea, unlike others we've produced!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 Grams per cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 kilograms in total produced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed on March 25th 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper design created by Holly Tempka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":48566370500841,"sku":null,"price":97.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":48566370533609,"sku":null,"price":10.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_3176.jpg?v=1751987508"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-wild-purple-black-of-yong-de-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wild Purple Black\" of Yong De Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a wild \"ye sheng\" varietal tea that was processed into a black tea. Of course, black tea is actually \"red\" tea in Chinese (红茶)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis expertly fermented black tea was crafted using a wild tree purple leaf varietal from the Yong De's Mang Fei Mountain in the far south of Lincang prefecture. This wild tree varietal grows wild in the mountains at an altitude of 1800-1900 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYe Sheng \"野生“ varietal aka \"Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze var. assamica (J. Masters) Kitam.\" is a primeval varietal that pre-dates Camellia Sinensis var. Assamica and is a naturally occurring non-hybridized varietal. Its potency in cha qi arises from its unadulterated nature. It is naturally bug repellent and grows wild in the forests of Yunnan at an altitude of 1600-2200 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very lightly wilted and processed tea, the green in the leaves is still present and the tea soup is a golden yellow color, much different from the Dehong Wild tree black tea that we also offer. There is a hint of fruit, chocolate and barrel aged rum in the taste and aroma. An exquisite experience!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn incredibly rare tea, only 50 kilograms in total production!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also offer a Purple varietal White Tea cake pressed from the same exact area!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-dream-in-purple-white-tea-cake\" class=\"title\"\u003e2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Dream in Purple\" White Te\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-dream-in-purple-white-tea-cake\"\u003ea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-dream-in-purple-white-tea-cake\" class=\"title\"\u003e Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-purple-white-tea-of-yong-de-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=af63a7b64\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=43269410226375\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Purple White Tea\" of Yong De Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/yunnan-sourcing-brand-white-tea\/products\/2025-yunnan-sourcing-purple-white-tea-of-yong-de-tea-cake\"\u003e 2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Purple White Tea\" of Yong De Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand a black tea cake as well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/yunnan-sourcing-brand-black-tea\/products\/2025-yunnan-sourcing-wild-purple-black-of-yong-de-tea-cake\"\u003e 2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wild Purple Black\" of Yong De Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-wild-purple-black-of-yong-de-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=af63a7b64\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=43269415862471\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wild Purple Black\" of Yong De Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-March Harvested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 Grams per cake (7 Cakes per Bamboo Leaf Tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Design by \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eDBeinvogl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/VDiego\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":48966916735209,"sku":null,"price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":48966916767977,"sku":null,"price":8.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_9754_d80bc275-2a82-420d-9c45-69d88facbbdd.jpg?v=1755710262"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-purple-white-tea-of-yong-de-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Purple White Tea\" of Yong De Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a unique tea to be sure. It's made from Wild Tree Purple varietal tea (ye sheng cha) growing in the Mang Fei mountain area of Yong De county. The tea grows wild and is only harvested in March. The tea was processed using the same technique used for Yue Guang Bai, the tea wilts briefly before being put into a long wind tunnel tube, where the action of air movement gradually halts the oxidation of the tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe taste is something unique too. There is a ton of complexity, with notes of fruit, flower, sugarcane, and a kind of bitterness that fades quickly. With even a few months of age the bitterness will transform into fruit sweetness with a long lasting after-taste. The tea soup is yellow, and is thick and soupy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn incredibly rare tea, only 50 kilograms in total production!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also offer a 2022 and 2023  production pressed from the same exact area!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-dream-in-purple-white-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0af7a4407\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Dream in Purple\" White Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/yunnan-sourcing-brand-white-tea\/products\/2023-mang-fei-mountain-wild-arbor-white-tea-cake\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2023 Yunnan Sourcing Mang Fei Mountain \"Wild Arbor White\" Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand Purple Black tea cakes as well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-dream-in-red-purple-black-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=0af7a4407\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Dream in Red\" Purple Black Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-wild-purple-black-of-yong-de-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=af63a7b64\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=43269415862471\"\u003e2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wild Purple Black\" of Yong De Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/yunnan-sourcing-brand-black-tea\/products\/2025-yunnan-sourcing-wild-purple-black-of-yong-de-tea-cake\"\u003e 2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wild Purple Black\" of Yong De Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-March Harvested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 Grams per cake (7 Cakes per Bamboo Leaf Tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Design by \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eDBeinvogl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/VDiego\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":48966918111465,"sku":null,"price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":48966918144233,"sku":null,"price":8.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_9739_ecb538ac-bb88-4202-87f7-27cc9517bd05.jpg?v=1755710267"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-bu-lang-snake-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bu Lang Snake\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ripe tea cake is a blend of several unique batches of Bu Lang Mountain area teas! Thick, bitter, and sweet, with chocolatey bite and a potent cha qi makes this a sure bet for those who like their ripe pu-erhs on the stronger side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 Grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Design by Cath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":49037559595241,"sku":null,"price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49037559628009,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_6944b.jpg?v=1756399506"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-menghai-snake-lao-cha-tou-brick-ripe-pu-erh-tea","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Snake Lao Cha Tou Brick\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCha Tou is a kind of tea nugget that forms naturally from the pressures of compression and heat that occurs during the fermentation process. Typically during fermentation process to make ripe pu-erh there is a pile of tea about 1 meter high. It is kept wet to allow the fermentation process and the pile is turned every few days to allow for an even degree of fermentation, moving the tea from the bottom of the pile (where it is hotter and wetter) to the top of the pile where it is cooler and drier. The \"cha tou\" are the leaves that ball up and get stuck together. The best cha tou are ones that have not been over-fermented and are smaller in size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur \"Snake Lao Cha Tou Brick\" is composed of a teas from Yi Bang, Jing Mai, Pa Liang (Bu Lang), and Xin Bang Zhang (Bu Lang). Smooth, bitter and sweet with a lingering dark chocolate taste. An excellent ripe tea that can be brewed many times and still retain an engaging flavor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs with all Cha Tou, we recommend grandpa brewing style. For example: Use 10-12 grams for a 500ml \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/tea-flasks\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eflask\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e180 kilos in total were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNet Weight: 250 grams per brick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Illustration by Cath Van\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Brick (250 Grams)","offer_id":49037559693545,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49037559726313,"sku":null,"price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_6991_4978839d-bd24-4cce-a483-dbe94d32c6be.jpg?v=1756399507"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-mu-shu-cha-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Mu Shu Cha\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA blend of Spring 2025 and Autumn 2024 harvested from old \"Mother\" tea trees growing in Big Snow Mountain area of Lincang. 200+ year old tea trees growing at an altitude of 1900 meters. An unadulterated environment and high altitude growing conditions imparts a near magical quality to the tea. Cha Qi is super strong but with perfect clarity both in body\/mouth feeling and taste!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone-Pressed in the traditional way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70 kilograms in total produced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest time:  April 2025 and October 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Illustration by Enzué Duran\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":49037559759081,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49037559791849,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_6902_1.jpg?v=1756399509"},{"product_id":"purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2025","title":"\"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a blend of multiple types of Purple varietal (mostly black) teas from the first flush of Spring 2025 harvest! A painstakingly blended cake contain several unique teas and multiple purple varietals from 4 different regions of Yunnan! Bursting with flavor and aroma. If you are a fan of purple black teas, then this cake will surely delight you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200 Grams per Cake (5 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed from first flush of Spring 2025 tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e120 Kilograms in total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Design by Giovanni Crispino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead reviews of our previous years Purple Voodoo cakes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2018?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=9556ac780\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e\"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2018\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2019?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=9556ac780\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e\"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2019\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2020?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=d960f98c8\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2020\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2021?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=642fed72c\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2021\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2022?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=92b85786b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e \"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2022\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2023?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=fd9e1e87e\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e \"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2023\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2024?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=f8f117f36\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e \"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2024 \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this video below we drink the 2019 Purple Voodoo:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/R2gL8h5i98Y\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this video below we drink the 2018 Purple Voodoo:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bka5mSdO1SI\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (200 Grams)","offer_id":49088182878441,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49088182911209,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_3ab715ed-608d-45fc-b79f-5242d21be22e.jpg?v=1757694458"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-zhang-jia-san-dui-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Zhang Jia San Dui\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eEntirely Zhang Jia San Dui Village ripe pu-erh tea! Zhang Jia San Dui is a Bu Lang Mountain area village that is well known for cultivating tea that has a balanced and full-bodied taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a ripe pu-erh, this is also very potent, but avoids the heavy bitterness of Lao Man'e ripe tea. There is a light chocolate bitterness, some longan fruit sweetness, and a mushroom earthiness in this lovely tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 Grams Per Cake (7 Cakes per Bamboo Leaf Tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril 2024 Harvested Tea, Wet piled in late 2024 and pressed in 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust 400 cakes in total!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Design by Cath Van\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also pressed ripe tea from Zhang Jia San Dui in 2021 and 2023:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2021-yunnan-sourcing-fly-me-to-the-moon-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=85e3f0149\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2021 Yunnan Sourcing \"Fly Me To the Moon\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-first-contact-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=0ed2c2301\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"First Contact\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-zhang-jia-san-dui-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cd17cdeec\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Zhang Jia San Dui\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":49088182976745,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49088183009513,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_a885993a-47b3-41cb-a644-b5f13da3638a.jpg?v=1757694461"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-lao-mane-old-tree-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Lao Man'e Old Tree\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is purely Lao Man'e village ripe pu-erh tea harvested from mature trees in Spring 2024 and then wet piled in Autumn 2024. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is the most potent ripe tea we have ever pressed. It's quite bitter, but is incredibly complex tasting with a long lasting mouthfeel and strong cha qi as well!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEntirely Lao Man'e old plantation material from Lao Man'e village in the Bu Lang mountains. Lao Man'e is a village in the Bu Lang Mountain range, not far from Lao Ban Zhang and also quite near Jie Liang village. Lao Man'e tea is something in between the extreme bitterness of Jie Liang tea and the bitterness with fast and sweet huigan of Lao Ban Zhang tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200 Grams per cake (7 Cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 kilograms in total (300 cakes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Design by Marcello Crispino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (200 Grams)","offer_id":49088183042281,"sku":null,"price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49088183075049,"sku":null,"price":13.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_b1f487ee-cfd9-42d8-b829-e0b86671b538.jpg?v=1757694463"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-meng-song-village-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Meng Song Village\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ripe cake is pressed from a wet pile batch made entirely from Meng Song area (Menghai County) tea leaves harvested in 2024 and wet piled in late 2024!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeng Song ripe tea has a very potent cha qi, with a thick tea soup, dark chocolate like bitterness and fruity sweetness. Pure Meng Song ripe tea is relatively rare. It has a unique bitter-sweet character with a fast hui gan and a touch of licorice sweet after-taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those of you who purchase this tea during the year of 2024 expect that there will be some wet pile taste throughout 2024, but will fade gradually as the tea ages. Remember that pu-erh increases in palatability and complexity with age! In Chinese we refer to this as 越陈越香.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 Grams per Cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Design by Elena Marie \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eHonzáková\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressed April 26th 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly 150 kilograms in total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":49088183173353,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49088183206121,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_4f7e0333-b683-4400-80cf-6ada99da47b7.jpg?v=1757694469"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-cozy-certified-organic-ripe-pu-erh-tea","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Cozy\" Certified Organic Ripe Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is our 2025 Cozy release! Our organic tea grower blessed us by offering us some 2020 wet piled organic cha tou, which we blended with 2023 wet-piled organic loose leaf ripes of various leaf grades!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth, velvety, sweet and fruity ripe. Perfect comforting ripe tea for relaxing and winter hibernation! Cha Tou heavy blend!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 Grams Per Cake (7 Cakes per Bamboo Leaf Tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Illustration by Samantha Leonard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves used in this tea cake were harvested from\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eorganically cultivated tea pure assamica varietal tea bushes growing at an altitude 1300-1350 meters (4300-4450 feet) on summit of Ma Wei Mountain (just west of Pu'Er City). The tea is picked and processed into sun-dried mao cha, and then wet piled (wu dui) for 45 days, transforming it into ripe pu-erh tea (熟普洱). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Yunnan Sourcing Certified Organic teas are certified organic by EcoCert SA and are certified organic to international standards (EcoCert is IFOAM accredited).**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo see pictures of the organic plantation where this tea is grown \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/the-organic-farm-we-work-with-in-simao\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea is grown, and processed by the Zuxiang Highmountain Tea Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevious Cozy offerings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-cozy-certified-organic-ripe-pu-erh-tea?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=1f23ee18a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Cozy\" Certified Organic Ripe Pu-erh Tea \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-cozy-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=011659228\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Cozy\" Certified Organic Ripe Pu-erh Tea \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-cozy-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=14723e023\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Cozy\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2021-yunnan-sourcing-cozy-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=14723e023\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2021 Yunnan Sourcing \"Cozy\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-cozy-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=62a7d0adf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Cozy\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this video we drink the 2020 Cozy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/2zZlQTmTZCg\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":49088183238889,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49088183271657,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/v2.jpg?v=1757694471"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-journey-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Journey\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis year's Journey ripe tea cake is pure single-estate Luo Shui Dong Village tea harvested in spring and autumn 2024 and then wet-piled in the January and February of 2025 in Menghai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth and rich tea, with notes of currant and chocolate, with a very creamy mouth-feel! Wet pile taste will persist for a year or two depending on storage conditions. We recommend brewing this for 30-60 minutes in a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=flask*\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eflask or thermos\u003c\/a\u003e to maximize flavor. Use about 1.3-1.6 grams per 100ml volume for best results!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cake comes in a free matching gift box that features the full uncropped illustration by Fionn Jordan. The matching gift box is not available for purchase separately.  NOTE: If the gift box arrives with creases or cosmetic blemishes we cannot provide a free replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 Grams Per Cake (7 Cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Illustration and Design by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fionnjordan.co.uk\/\"\u003eFionn Jordan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJune 26th 2025 Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake in Matching Gift Box (357 Grams)","offer_id":49173686517993,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49173686550761,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_2367_8b5bdec6-9d69-4bea-ac1d-5d47ad3bf851.jpg?v=1759779784"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-lotus-river-dream-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Lotus River Dream\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"460\"\u003e\"Lotus River Dream\" (莲河梦)Our first ever pressing of Ma Hei Village ripe tea! This is a pure single-estate Ma Hei Village tea harvested in spring and autumn 2024 and then wet-piled in the January and February of 2025 in Menghai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"217\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e莲影摇波，白影藏树。\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"185\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e一伞青烟，牵来前世之缘。\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"200\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e香入梦，梦入水，水载流年。\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"460\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLotus shadows ripple on the waves, a pale form hides among the trees.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA single umbrella of blue mist draws forth a bond from a former life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"364\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFragrance enters the dream, the dream enters the river, and the river carries the years away.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth and rich tea, with notes of currant and chocolate, with a very creamy mouth-feel! Wet pile taste will persist for a year or two depending on storage conditions. We recommend brewing this for 30-60 minutes in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=flask*\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eflask or thermos\u003c\/a\u003e to maximize flavor. Use about 1.3-1.6 grams per 100ml volume for best results!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cake comes in a free matching gift box that features the full uncropped illustration by Fionn Jordan. The matching gift box is not available for purchase separately.  NOTE: If the gift box arrives with creases or cosmetic blemishes we cannot provide a free replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 Grams Per Cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Illustration and Design by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fionnjordan.co.uk\/\"\u003eFionn Jordan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJune 26th 2025 Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake in Matching Gift Box (357 Grams)","offer_id":49173686583529,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49173686616297,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_2357.jpg?v=1759779786"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-xin-bane-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Xin Ban'e\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA blend of Lao Man'e and Xin Ban Zhang Villages tea! Both harvested from first flush of spring 2025 tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotent bitter tea with a long-lasting mouthfeel and strong cha qi!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper and Gift Box Illustration by Marcello Crispino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril 2025 Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 Grams per cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone-Pressed in the traditional way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 Kilograms in total produced (336 Cakes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach cake comes in a free matching gift box that features the full uncropped illustration by Marcello Crispino. The matching gift box is not available for purchase separately.  NOTE: If the gift box arrives with creases or cosmetic blemishes we cannot provide a free replacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory and has passed the MRL limits for 404 pesticide residues as established by the EU Food and Safety commission. For more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/en\/content\/20-eu-compliance\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":49173686649065,"sku":null,"price":122.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49173686681833,"sku":null,"price":11.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_38061fd6-facb-4903-bfba-0651142fab40.jpg?v=1759779789"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-san-ke-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"San Ke Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tiny production from a small grove of old tea trees (三棵树) growing near Bang Dong village in Mengku county of Lincang. Entirely picked and processed by one family from Late March to Late April. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery pure tea with strong cha qi. Mouth-feel is textured and lively, nice slight bitterness that leaves the mouth quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eFrom the same Bang Dong area as our “Forest Tea,” this tiny production comes from a small grove of old tea trees, 三棵树 (“San Ke Shu,” three-tree grove) near Bang Dong village, Mengku (Lincang). One family picked and hand-processed the material from during April 2025, preserving a pristine, site-driven character. Pressed into 250 g cakes with a graceful wrapper design by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mergruen.illustration\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaría Mergruen\u003c\/a\u003e, and limited to only 120 cakes total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eIn the cup it’s very pure, with strong cha qi, a textured, lively mouthfeel, and a clean, slight bitterness that fades quickly, leaving a cool, sweet length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eSingle-family, micro-grove pick:\u003c\/strong\u003e One family handled the entire harvest and craft, traceable, focused, and intimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eOld-arbor material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally grown trees yield thickness, stamina, and a palpable energy in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eBang Dong precision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lincang brightness and mineral clarity over steady sweetness and tidy structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eBuilt to integrate and round out with age:\u003c\/strong\u003e That quick-clearing bitterness and clean profile promise graceful development in storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool camphor\/pine, mountain florals, sweet cane, citrus peel, light grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold → light amber; textured, lively\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003emouthfeel with bright clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle honeyed sweetness and cane; slight green bitterness that vanishes quickly; hints of pomelo zest and alpine herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marked cooling effect, long hui-gan, persistent shengjin (mouthwatering return), and a confident, focused cha qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eArea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bang Dong village, Mengku, Lincang, Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eGarden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small old-arbor grove (“San Ke Shu”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3564\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025 • Pressed: June 15th, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked • sun-withered • hand-rolled • sun-dried • traditionally pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g per cake (7 cakes per bamboo-leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only 120 cakes (≈30 kg total)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003e(Great water + short early steeps will spotlight purity and that quick-clearing bitterness.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2687\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003e6 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003e98–100 °C (208–212 °F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003eQuick rinse, then \u003cstrong data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003e5s • 8s • 10s • 12s • 15s\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding gradually for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003e10+ infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2687\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2687\"\u003eIf structure feels too firm, shorten the first 2–3 steeps or pour at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2686\"\u003e95–96 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2702\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2700\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2733\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2733\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2731\"\u003e3–4 g \/ 300 mL (10 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003e95–98 °C • 2:00–2:30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003e2–3 infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding 20–30s each round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2830\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2932\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003e1–1.2 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003e90–95 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2932\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2932\"\u003eTop up as you sip. Cool, resinous lift with clean sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2949\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003eCold brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"3073\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"2968\"\u003e8–10 g \/ 1 L\u003c\/strong\u003e, room-temp water; refrigerate \u003cstrong data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003e6–8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3073\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3073\"\u003eCrisp, mint-camphor coolness and gentle cane sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3097\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3324\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3324\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3324\"\u003eA perfect compare-and-contrast with Forest Tea to taste wild vs. old-arbor expression from the same area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3341\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3594\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3357\"\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3594\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3384\" data-end=\"3594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3384\" data-end=\"3404\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store cool, dry, odor-free, away from light; allow gentle airflow. Expect deeper honey\/mineral tones and softer edges over 5–15 years, it’s built to integrate and round out with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3611\" data-end=\"3679\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3613\" data-end=\"3679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3613\" data-end=\"3622\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 “San Ke Shu” Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh (Sheng)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"3739\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3693\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bang Dong, Mengku (Lincang), Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3789\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3742\" data-end=\"3789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3742\" data-end=\"3752\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old arbor grove (“San Ke Shu”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3790\" data-end=\"3837\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3804\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late March–Late April 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3838\" data-end=\"3894\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3840\" data-end=\"3894\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3840\" data-end=\"3852\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional\u003cstrong\u003e sheng; pressed cake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3895\" data-end=\"3956\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3912\"\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g per cake (7 cakes per tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3957\" data-end=\"4009\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3959\" data-end=\"4009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3959\" data-end=\"3974\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 cakes total (≈30 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4043\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4043\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4024\"\u003eWrapper Illustration:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mergruen.illustration\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eMaría Mergruen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4045\" data-end=\"4228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4045\" data-end=\"4058\"\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e A micro-lot, old-arbor San Ke Shu sheng from Bang Dong, pure, lively, and cooling with quick-clearing bitterness, strong cha qi, and the bones to age beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":49227112939753,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49227112972521,"sku":null,"price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_a0203fa0-c916-4758-9cf2-61ab3f8c71cc.jpg?v=1761072053"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-forest-tea-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Forest Tea\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small harvest of just 24 kilograms of tea from wild tea trees in a forest setting in the Bang Dong area of Lincang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue wild tea with a full-bodied and textured mouthfeel. Cooling effect on the palate and a long-lasting mouth-feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-crafted and pressed into 250 g cakes; wrapper design by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mergruen.illustration\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaría Mergruen\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"658\" data-start=\"639\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"659\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"659\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"682\" data-start=\"661\"\u003eTrue wild origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally grown forest trees deliver layered aromatics, mineral clarity, and a palpable, cooling vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"792\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"818\" data-start=\"794\"\u003eBang Dong character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lincang brightness and resinous lift over steady sweetness and clean structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1001\" data-start=\"901\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1001\" data-start=\"903\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"925\" data-start=\"903\"\u003eFocused micro-lot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only 30 kg produced (≈120 cakes), a rare, site-specific expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"1002\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"1004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"1004\"\u003eBuilt to integrate and round out with age:\u003c\/strong\u003e The firm structure and clean profile promise graceful development in storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1146\" data-start=\"1130\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1147\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1257\" data-start=\"1147\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1257\" data-start=\"1149\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1149\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool camphor and pine resin, wildflower honey, fresh cane, citrus peel, light woodland florals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1343\" data-start=\"1258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1343\" data-start=\"1260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1271\" data-start=\"1260\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold → light amber with clarity; supple, textured mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1496\" data-start=\"1344\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1496\" data-start=\"1346\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1346\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet cane and light stone fruit up front; spruce\/pine freshness and gentle herb; tidy green\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ebitterness that frames, not overwhelms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1497\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1517\" data-start=\"1499\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marked cooling effect, long hui-gan, persistent shengjin (mouthwatering return), steady, uplifting cha qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1664\" data-start=\"1642\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2122\" data-start=\"1665\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1735\" data-start=\"1665\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1735\" data-start=\"1667\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1678\" data-start=\"1667\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forest setting near Bang Dong, Lincang, Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1796\" data-start=\"1736\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1796\" data-start=\"1738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1748\" data-start=\"1738\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild (yesheng) tea trees, naturally grown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1828\" data-start=\"1797\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1828\" data-start=\"1799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1811\" data-start=\"1799\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1883\" data-start=\"1829\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1883\" data-start=\"1831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1844\" data-start=\"1831\"\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 15th, 2025 (traditional stone press)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1953\" data-start=\"1884\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1953\" data-start=\"1886\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1897\" data-start=\"1886\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g per cake (7 cakes per bamboo-leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2000\" data-start=\"1954\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2000\" data-start=\"1956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1966\" data-start=\"1956\"\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 kg total (≈120 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2122\" data-start=\"2047\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2122\" data-start=\"2049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2059\" data-start=\"2049\"\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked • sun-withered • hand-rolled • sun-dried • pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2140\" data-start=\"2124\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2212\" data-start=\"2141\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2212\" data-start=\"2141\"\u003e(Great water and short early steeps highlight the cooling sweetness.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2240\" data-start=\"2214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2238\" data-start=\"2214\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2467\" data-start=\"2241\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2261\" data-start=\"2241\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2261\" data-start=\"2243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2259\" data-start=\"2243\"\u003e6 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2292\" data-start=\"2262\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2292\" data-start=\"2264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2290\" data-start=\"2264\"\u003e98–100 °C (208–212 °F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2385\" data-start=\"2293\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2385\" data-start=\"2295\"\u003eQuick rinse, then \u003cstrong data-end=\"2342\" data-start=\"2313\"\u003e5s • 8s • 10s • 12s • 15s\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding gradually for \u003cstrong data-end=\"2382\" data-start=\"2365\"\u003e10+ infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2467\" data-start=\"2386\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2467\" data-start=\"2388\"\u003eTip: If structure feels too firm, shorten early steeps or pour at \u003cstrong data-end=\"2466\" data-start=\"2454\"\u003e95–96 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2482\" data-start=\"2469\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2480\" data-start=\"2469\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2592\" data-start=\"2483\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2513\" data-start=\"2483\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2513\" data-start=\"2485\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2511\" data-start=\"2485\"\u003e3–4 g \/ 300 mL (10 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2542\" data-start=\"2514\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2542\" data-start=\"2516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2540\" data-start=\"2516\"\u003e95–98 °C • 2:00–2:30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2592\" data-start=\"2543\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2592\" data-start=\"2545\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2562\" data-start=\"2545\"\u003e2–3 infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, extending 20–30s each round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2613\" data-start=\"2594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2611\" data-start=\"2594\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2724\" data-start=\"2614\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2652\" data-start=\"2614\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2652\" data-start=\"2616\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2636\" data-start=\"2616\"\u003e1–1.2 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"2650\" data-start=\"2638\"\u003e90–95 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2724\" data-start=\"2653\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2724\" data-start=\"2655\"\u003eTop up as you sip. Cool, resinous freshness with sweet, steady depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2741\" data-start=\"2726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2739\" data-start=\"2726\"\u003eCold brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2865\" data-start=\"2742\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2807\" data-start=\"2742\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2807\" data-start=\"2744\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2760\" data-start=\"2744\"\u003e8–10 g \/ 1 L\u003c\/strong\u003e, room-temp water; refrigerate\u003cstrong\u003e 6–8 hours.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2865\" data-start=\"2808\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2865\" data-start=\"2810\"\u003eCrisp, mint-camphor coolness with clean cane sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2889\" data-start=\"2867\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3118\" data-start=\"2890\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3118\" data-start=\"2890\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3118\" data-start=\"2892\"\u003eKeep snacks light, plain nuts, unsweet biscuits, fresh pear, so the forest perfume and cooling finish shine. A great meditative session tea and a fascinating compare-and-contrast with your other Lincang or Bang Dong productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3135\" data-start=\"3120\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3393\" data-start=\"3136\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3160\" data-start=\"3136\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3160\" data-start=\"3138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3151\" data-start=\"3138\"\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3393\" data-start=\"3161\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3393\" data-start=\"3163\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3183\" data-start=\"3163\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store cool, dry, odor-free, away from light; allow gentle airflow. Expect increased sweetness, deeper resin\/honey notes, and softer edges over 5–15 years, it’s built to integrate and round out with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3464\" data-start=\"3410\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3464\" data-start=\"3412\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3421\" data-start=\"3412\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 Yunnan Sourcing\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e“Forest Tea” Raw Pu-erh (Sheng)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3515\" data-start=\"3465\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3515\" data-start=\"3467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3478\" data-start=\"3467\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bang Dong, Lincang, Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3549\" data-start=\"3516\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3549\" data-start=\"3518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3528\" data-start=\"3518\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3613\" data-start=\"3550\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3613\" data-start=\"3552\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3564\" data-start=\"3552\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025 • Pressed: June 15th, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3675\" data-start=\"3614\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3675\" data-start=\"3616\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3631\" data-start=\"3616\"\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g per cake (7 cakes per tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3727\" data-start=\"3676\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3727\" data-start=\"3678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3693\" data-start=\"3678\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 kg total (≈120 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3761\" data-start=\"3728\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3761\" data-start=\"3730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3742\" data-start=\"3730\"\u003eWrapper Illustration:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mergruen.illustration\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"618\"\u003eMaría Mergruen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3917\" data-start=\"3763\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3776\" data-start=\"3763\"\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e A micro-lot wild-tree\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eForest Tea from Bang Dong, textured, cooling, and long-finishing, already delicious and poised to deepen as it ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevious pressings from this same grove of trees can be found here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-forest-tea-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=86b7e2052\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Forest Tea\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-forest-tea-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0ca7fd1f3\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Forest Tea\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-forest-tea-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=4e258d2ef\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Forest Tea\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2021-yunnan-sourcing-forest-tea-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=fad889ac5\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e2021 Yunnan Sourcing \"Forest Tea\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-forest-tea-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=fad889ac5\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Forest Tea\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":49227114741993,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49227114774761,"sku":null,"price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_1493ffbe-d28c-4b83-a477-49275d6f585d.jpg?v=1761072283"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-ai-lao-secret-garden-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ai Lao Secret Garden\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eEntirely\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efirst-flush Spring 2025 material from a high, remote site in the Ai Lao range (Jingdong County). The “Secret Garden” grove sits around ~2,100 m, just below one of Ai Lao’s upper ridges, among the highest-altitude pu-erh gardens in Yunnan. Trees here are naturally vigorous and, at this elevation, often show a hybrid character of small- and large-leaf types (\u003cem data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"636\"\u003esinensis\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eassamica\u003c\/em\u003e), producing thick, burly leaves with lots of downy buds. Gardens remain pristine thanks to limited access and few roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eStone-pressed in small batches near Kunming; a low-temperature bake sets and protects the cakes after compression. 250 g per cake, bundled 7 cakes per bamboo-leaf tong. Total production 40 kg. Wrapper illustration by Fabio Cesaratto.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eHigh mountain, remote terroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean air, big day–night swings at ~2,100 m concentrate aroma, sweetness, and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eOld-arbor material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, burly leaf with many hairy buds; fuller texture and stamina in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eSignature Ai Lao profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchid-leaning fragrance, honey\/grass accents, and a strong, mouth-filling liquor that stays lively for many steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eBuilt to integrate and round out with age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm structure + clean processing make this an excellent ager.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eTasting notes (2025)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchid and wildflower honey over fresh meadow grass; subtle mountain herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold → light apricot;\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ethick, soupy texture with bright clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-ai-lao-secret-garden-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?srsltid=AfmBOopWQQ0cQXbkzZ7GCgdxuMOKOUYb4QCqm1WrS8qjW-K09u3AQxGc\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-ai-lao-secret-garden-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?srsltid=AfmBOopWQQ0cQXbkzZ7GCgdxuMOKOUYb4QCqm1WrS8qjW-K09u3AQxGc\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed sweetness and gentle cane with a clean green bite; soft citrus lift; fuller mid-palate than neighboring Wu Liang.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long hui-gan; persistent shengjin (mouthwatering return); poised, steady cha qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2348\"\u003eWhat prior years suggest (for reference)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003ePast-year drinkers commonly reported honeyed sweetness, mellow fruit, expanding mouthfeel, and a lingering, candy-like aftertaste (2018\/2019 Autumn reviews); others noted “dark florals,” occasional grape-like tones, thick body, and even flashes of cotton-candy sweetness (2023). Expect vintage nuance, but the core is sweet, full, and persistent.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"3358\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2851\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2851\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2795\"\u003eRange \/ County:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ai Lao Mountains, Jingdong (borders Chuxiong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2865\"\u003eGarden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Undisclosed “Secret Garden” grove at ~2,100 m (old-arbor trees; mixed small\/large-leaf character at altitude)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3069\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3037\"\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e First flush – Spring 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3240\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3240\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3082\"\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked • sun-withered • rolled • sun-dried • stone-pressed • low-temp bake post-press to set the cakes \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3240\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3240\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/steepster.com\/teas\/yunnan-sourcing\/97593-2021-yunnan-sourcing-ai-lao-secret-garden-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/steepster.com\/teas\/yunnan-sourcing\/97593-2021-yunnan-sourcing-ai-lao-secret-garden-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3254\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g cake; 7 per tong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3323\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3323\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3311\"\u003eTotal production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 kg (160 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3376\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3377\" data-end=\"3460\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3377\" data-end=\"3460\"\u003e(Great water helps; keep early steeps short to showcase sweetness and fragrance.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3488\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3486\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3731\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3509\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3509\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3507\"\u003e6 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3510\" data-end=\"3540\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3538\"\u003e98–100 °C (208–212 °F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3633\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3633\"\u003eQuick rinse, then \u003cstrong data-start=\"3561\" data-end=\"3590\"\u003e5s • 8s • 10s • 12s • 15s\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding gradually for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3613\" data-end=\"3630\"\u003e10+ infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3731\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3731\"\u003eTip: If the green bite peaks too quickly, pour at \u003cstrong data-start=\"3686\" data-end=\"3698\"\u003e95–96 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e or shorten the first 2–3 steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"3746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"3744\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"3853\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"3777\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3749\" data-end=\"3777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3749\" data-end=\"3775\"\u003e3–4 g \/ 300 mL (10 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3806\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3780\" data-end=\"3806\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3780\" data-end=\"3804\"\u003e95–98 °C • 2:00–2:30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3853\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3826\"\u003e2–3 infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding 20–30s each round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"3874\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"3872\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"3992\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"3913\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3877\" data-end=\"3913\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3877\" data-end=\"3897\"\u003e1–1.2 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3911\"\u003e90–95 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3914\" data-end=\"3992\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3992\"\u003eTop up as you sip, easy, honeyed, orchid-tinged cup with a very clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4007\"\u003eCold brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4129\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4075\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4075\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4028\"\u003e8–10 g \/ 1 L\u003c\/strong\u003e, room-temp water; refrigerate \u003cstrong data-start=\"4059\" data-end=\"4072\"\u003e6–8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4076\" data-end=\"4129\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4129\"\u003eCrisp florals, cane sweetness, and low astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4131\" data-end=\"4153\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4154\" data-end=\"4369\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4154\" data-end=\"4369\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4156\" data-end=\"4369\"\u003eGreat for comparative tastings against Wu Liang or Jinggu to explore altitude and leaf-type influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4371\" data-end=\"4386\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4650\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4411\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4389\" data-end=\"4411\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4389\" data-end=\"4402\"\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"4650\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4434\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store cool, dry, odor-free, away from light; allow gentle airflow. Over 5–15 years, expect deepening honey\/flower tones, smoother texture, and increased length, it’s built to integrate and round out with age. Longer term aging will increase complexity and desirable traits!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4667\" data-end=\"4745\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4669\" data-end=\"4745\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4669\" data-end=\"4678\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 Yunnan Sourcing “Ai Lao Secret Garden” Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh (Sheng)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4746\" data-end=\"4806\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4748\" data-end=\"4806\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4748\" data-end=\"4759\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ai Lao Mountains (Jingdong), Simao\/Pu’er\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4807\" data-end=\"4899\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4809\" data-end=\"4899\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4809\" data-end=\"4823\"\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~2,100 m (high-altitude site)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4900\" data-end=\"5015\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4902\" data-end=\"5015\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4902\" data-end=\"4921\"\u003eLeaf character:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-elevation\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003esmall\/large-leaf hybrid tendency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5016\" data-end=\"5062\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5018\" data-end=\"5062\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5018\" data-end=\"5030\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSpring 2025 (first flush)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5063\" data-end=\"5187\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5065\" data-end=\"5187\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5065\" data-end=\"5077\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional sheng;\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003estone-pressed, low-temp baked post-press\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5188\" data-end=\"5243\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5190\" data-end=\"5243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5190\" data-end=\"5205\"\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g per cake (7 per tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5244\" data-end=\"5279\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5246\" data-end=\"5279\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5246\" data-end=\"5261\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 kg total (160 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5280\" data-end=\"5314\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5282\" data-end=\"5314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5282\" data-end=\"5294\"\u003eWrapper Illustration:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fabio_cesaratto\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5295\" data-end=\"5314\"\u003eFabio Cesaratto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5316\" data-end=\"5553\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5316\" data-end=\"5329\"\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e A high-mountain, old-arbor Ai Lao sheng, orchid-honey fragrance, thick soupy body, and a long, sweet finish, crafted to drink now and integrate \u0026amp; round out beautifully with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe drink the Spring 2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ai Lao Secret Garden\" in this video: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A2g-N5HNhwo\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":49227115397353,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49227115430121,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_2735.jpg?v=1761072438"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-naka-snake-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Naka Snake\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"693\" data-start=\"277\"\u003eFrom Naka Mountain, at the northern edge of the Meng Song area (north of Nannuo), this lot comes from 100+ year-old trees growing around 1,950–2,000 m, among the higher sheng sites in Menghai County. Picked mid-April 2025 (first flush) and stone-pressed in July into 250 g cakes (7 per bamboo-leaf tong). Total production: 50 kg (≈200 cakes). Wrapper design by Rafał Przybylok.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"957\" data-start=\"695\"\u003eNaka is famed for firm structure with layered sweetness: expect a classical Meng Song core with high-mountain perfume, at times evoking the floral intensity of old-bush Dancong, and a long, returning sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"978\" data-start=\"959\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1475\" data-start=\"979\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"979\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1020\" data-start=\"981\"\u003eHigh-elevation, old-arbor material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick leaf from mature trees near 2,000 m brings stamina, clarity, and resonance in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1148\" data-start=\"1118\"\u003eNaka signature, dialed in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purpose-selected after years of passing on lots that didn’t meet the mark, this vintage balances decisive bitterness with a bright floral lift and deep sweetness. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1118\"\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" alt=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-naka-beauty-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?srsltid=AfmBOoruRoT3Fa18L4bWdatSUEdS5p08rqipK3yUARMCtDwRiiuFqVVV\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-naka-beauty-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?srsltid=AfmBOoruRoT3Fa18L4bWdatSUEdS5p08rqipK3yUARMCtDwRiiuFqVVV\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1403\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003eBuilt to integrate and round out with age:\u003c\/strong\u003e That clean bitterness and strong aftertaste give excellent aging bones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1500\" data-start=\"1477\"\u003eTasting notes (2025)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1501\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1594\" data-start=\"1501\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1594\" data-start=\"1503\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1513\" data-start=\"1503\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpine florals (orchid\/osmanthus), cool herb, honeyed cane, light stone fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1712\" data-start=\"1595\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1712\" data-start=\"1597\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1608\" data-start=\"1597\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1619\" data-start=\"1609\"\u003eGolden\u003c\/strong\u003e with high clarity;\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ethick, mouth-filling texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1864\" data-start=\"1713\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1864\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1726\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e A measured, lively bitterness frames Meng Song honey-grass sweetness; citrus-zest lift and mineral line carry through later steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1865\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1867\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1885\" data-start=\"1867\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ereturning sweetness (hui-gan) with a potent, focused cha qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2733\" data-start=\"2711\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3241\" data-start=\"2734\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2845\" data-start=\"2734\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2845\" data-start=\"2736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2747\" data-start=\"2736\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naka Mountain, northern Meng Song (north of Nannuo), Menghai County (Xishuangbanna)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2897\" data-start=\"2846\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2897\" data-start=\"2848\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2862\" data-start=\"2848\"\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gardens around \u003cstrong data-end=\"2895\" data-start=\"2878\"\u003e1,950–2,000 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2939\" data-start=\"2898\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2939\" data-start=\"2900\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2910\" data-start=\"2900\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old arbor (100+ years)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3002\" data-start=\"2940\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3002\" data-start=\"2942\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2954\" data-start=\"2942\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025 (first flush; mid-April pluck)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3072\" data-start=\"3003\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3072\" data-start=\"3005\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3018\" data-start=\"3005\"\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 20, 2025 • Stone-pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3072\" data-start=\"3003\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3072\" data-start=\"3005\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3086\" data-start=\"3075\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e250 g per cake • 7 cakes per bamboo-leaf tong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3195\" data-start=\"3143\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3195\" data-start=\"3145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3160\" data-start=\"3145\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 kg total (≈200 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3259\" data-start=\"3243\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3347\" data-start=\"3260\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"3347\" data-start=\"3260\"\u003e(Great water helps. Keep the first pours short to spotlight sweetness and fragrance.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3375\" data-start=\"3349\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3373\" data-start=\"3349\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3673\" data-start=\"3376\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3396\" data-start=\"3376\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3396\" data-start=\"3378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3394\" data-start=\"3378\"\u003e6 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3427\" data-start=\"3397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3427\" data-start=\"3399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3425\" data-start=\"3399\"\u003e98–100 °C (208–212 °F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3520\" data-start=\"3428\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3520\" data-start=\"3430\"\u003eQuick rinse, then \u003cstrong data-end=\"3477\" data-start=\"3448\"\u003e5s • 8s • 10s • 12s • 15s\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding gradually for \u003cstrong data-end=\"3517\" data-start=\"3500\"\u003e10+ infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3673\" data-start=\"3521\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3673\" data-start=\"3523\"\u003eIf bitterness spikes early, shorten by 1–2 seconds or pour at \u003cstrong data-end=\"3597\" data-start=\"3585\"\u003e95–96 °C, \u003c\/strong\u003ea common Naka tip echoed by drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3688\" data-start=\"3675\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3686\" data-start=\"3675\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3797\" data-start=\"3689\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3750\" data-start=\"3689\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3750\" data-start=\"3691\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3717\" data-start=\"3691\"\u003e3–4 g \/ 300 mL (10 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e • \u003cstrong data-end=\"3732\" data-start=\"3720\"\u003e95–98 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e • \u003cstrong data-end=\"3748\" data-start=\"3735\"\u003e2:00–2:30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3797\" data-start=\"3751\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3797\" data-start=\"3753\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3770\" data-start=\"3753\"\u003e2–3 infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding 20–30s each round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3818\" data-start=\"3799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3816\" data-start=\"3799\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3930\" data-start=\"3819\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3858\" data-start=\"3819\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3858\" data-start=\"3821\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3841\" data-start=\"3821\"\u003e1–1.2 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e • \u003cstrong data-end=\"3856\" data-start=\"3844\"\u003e90–95 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3930\" data-start=\"3859\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3930\" data-start=\"3861\"\u003eTop up as you sip for a bright, honey-grass cup with tidy bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3947\" data-start=\"3932\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3945\" data-start=\"3932\"\u003eCold brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4059\" data-start=\"3948\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4059\" data-start=\"3948\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4059\" data-start=\"3950\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3966\" data-start=\"3950\"\u003e8–10 g \/ 1 L\u003c\/strong\u003e, room-temp water; refrigerate \u003cstrong data-end=\"4010\" data-start=\"3997\"\u003e6–8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e for a crisp floral profile with low astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4083\" data-start=\"4061\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4367\" data-start=\"4084\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4367\" data-start=\"4202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4367\" data-start=\"4204\"\u003eExcellent for side-by-side tastings with Nannuo\/Meng Song neighbors or with older Naka to study how bitterness and fruit integrate and round out over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4384\" data-start=\"4369\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4622\" data-start=\"4385\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4424\" data-start=\"4385\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4424\" data-start=\"4387\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4400\" data-start=\"4387\"\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4622\" data-start=\"4425\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4622\" data-start=\"4427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4447\" data-start=\"4427\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store cool, dry, odor-free, away from light; allow gentle airflow. Over 5–15 years, expect the bitterness to knit into deeper fruit and honey while texture turns silkier. Longer term aging will increase complexity and desirable traits!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4708\" data-start=\"4639\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4708\" data-start=\"4641\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4650\" data-start=\"4641\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 Yunnan Sourcing “Naka Snake” Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh (Sheng)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4761\" data-start=\"4709\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4761\" data-start=\"4711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4722\" data-start=\"4711\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naka (Meng Song), Menghai County\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4799\" data-start=\"4762\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4799\" data-start=\"4764\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4778\" data-start=\"4764\"\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,950–2,000 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4829\" data-start=\"4800\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4829\" data-start=\"4802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4812\" data-start=\"4802\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4889\" data-start=\"4830\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4889\" data-start=\"4832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4844\" data-start=\"4832\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025 (pressed July 20, 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4943\" data-start=\"4890\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4943\" data-start=\"4892\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4904\" data-start=\"4892\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional sheng; stone-pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4999\" data-start=\"4944\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4999\" data-start=\"4946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4961\" data-start=\"4946\"\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g per cake (7 cakes per bamboo-leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5052\" data-start=\"5000\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5052\" data-start=\"5002\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5017\" data-start=\"5002\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 kg total (≈200 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5087\" data-start=\"5053\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5087\" data-start=\"5055\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5067\" data-start=\"5055\"\u003eWrapper Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rafał Przybylok\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5503\" data-start=\"5089\"\u003eIn short: A high-mountain Naka with classical Meng Song bones, lively bitterness, bright florals, and a golden, viscous liquor, backed by strong cha qi and crafted to integrate and round out with age. Community notes from past Naka releases point to apricot\/floral lift, mineral refreshment, and durable sweetness, exactly what this pressing delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory and has passed the MRL limits for 404 pesticide residues as established by the EU Food and Safety commission. For more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/en\/content\/20-eu-compliance\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":49227117854953,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49227117887721,"sku":null,"price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_0095518b-2c40-4542-8c76-3fa97f98f2c1.jpg?v=1761072588"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-xi-niu-tang-pasha-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Xi Niu Tang Pasha\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"727\" data-start=\"255\"\u003eA first-flush Spring 2025 pick from Pa Sha Mountain (帕沙山), just south of Gelanghe in southeast Menghai County (Xishuangbanna). Sourced from old-arbor trees (100–200 years) in Xi Niu Tang (犀牛塘) around 1,600 m, then hand-processed as sun-dried mao cha and pressed into 250 g cakes (7 per bamboo-leaf tong). Total production: 60 kg (≈240 cakes). Wrapper design by Rafał Przybylok.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1048\" data-start=\"729\"\u003ePa Sha’s name in the Aini language means “tall, straight forest.” The mountain is fog-kissed most of the year, with abundant rainfall and deep ground cover, conditions that produce large, healthy leaves with striking silver tips and a rich, sweet core when crafted as sheng.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1276\" data-start=\"1257\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1277\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1446\" data-start=\"1277\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1446\" data-start=\"1279\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1304\" data-start=\"1279\"\u003eSingle-area identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e From the Xi Niu Tang grove within Pa Sha, an area prized for sweet power with clean structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1447\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1449\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1472\" data-start=\"1449\"\u003eOld-arbor material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–200-year trees yield thickness, stamina, and noteworthy cha qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1547\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1570\" data-start=\"1549\"\u003eHighland terroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pa Sha sits up to ~1,850 m (avg. ~1,700 m), giving bright aromatics and golden, viscous liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1719\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1721\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1767\" data-start=\"1721\"\u003eBuilt to integrate and round out with age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm, tidy bitterness + long aftertaste = excellent aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1857\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003eTasting notes (2025)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2310\" data-start=\"1858\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1942\" data-start=\"1858\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1942\" data-start=\"1860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1860\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet wood and mountain florals over cane\/honey; faint resin\/camphor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2035\" data-start=\"1943\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2035\" data-start=\"1945\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1956\" data-start=\"1945\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden-yellow, thick “briny” body with a lively, textured mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2180\" data-start=\"2036\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2180\" data-start=\"2038\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2049\" data-start=\"2038\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong and sweet; a measured green bitterness frames sugars; mineral line and light citrus-peel lift through mid-steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2310\" data-start=\"2181\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2310\" data-start=\"2183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2201\" data-start=\"2183\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eLong-lasting hui-gan, persistent shengjin (mouthwatering return), and a steady, focusing cha qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2937\" data-start=\"2359\"\u003eDrinkers regularly describe Pa Sha as sweet-leaning but potent, with camphor\/cooling touches, woody-resin notes, apricot\/red-fruit flashes, and firm but balanced bitterness that rewards careful brewing, lining up with our in-cup experience here. Our Xi Niu Tang Pasha releases emphasize the foggy, high-elevation environment and the garden’s reputation for early bud growth and robust leaves.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2961\" data-start=\"2939\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3572\" data-start=\"2962\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3057\" data-start=\"2962\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3057\" data-start=\"2964\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2984\" data-start=\"2964\"\u003eMountain \/ Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pa Sha (帕沙山), near Gelanghe, Menghai County, Xishuangbanna\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3097\" data-start=\"3058\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3097\" data-start=\"3060\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3073\" data-start=\"3060\"\u003eSub-area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xi Niu Tang (犀牛塘)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3224\" data-start=\"3098\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3224\" data-start=\"3100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3114\" data-start=\"3100\"\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea zone ~1,600 m (Pa Sha peaks to ~1,850 m; avg. ~1,700 m)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3267\" data-start=\"3225\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3267\" data-start=\"3227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3237\" data-start=\"3227\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old arbor (100–200 yrs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3312\" data-start=\"3268\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3312\" data-start=\"3270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3281\" data-start=\"3270\"\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025 (first flush)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3426\" data-start=\"3313\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3426\" data-start=\"3315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3325\" data-start=\"3315\"\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked • sun-withered • hand-rolled • sun-dried mao cha • traditionally stone-pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3484\" data-start=\"3427\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3484\" data-start=\"3429\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3440\" data-start=\"3429\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g per cake • 7 cakes per tong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3537\" data-start=\"3485\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3537\" data-start=\"3487\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3502\" data-start=\"3487\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 kg total (≈240 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3590\" data-start=\"3574\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3682\" data-start=\"3591\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"3682\" data-start=\"3591\"\u003e(Great water helps. Keep early steeps short to spotlight sweetness and control the bite.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3710\" data-start=\"3684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3708\" data-start=\"3684\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4013\" data-start=\"3711\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3731\" data-start=\"3711\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3731\" data-start=\"3713\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3729\" data-start=\"3713\"\u003e6 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3762\" data-start=\"3732\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3762\" data-start=\"3734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3760\" data-start=\"3734\"\u003e98–100 °C (208–212 °F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3855\" data-start=\"3763\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3855\" data-start=\"3765\"\u003eQuick rinse, then \u003cstrong data-end=\"3812\" data-start=\"3783\"\u003e5s • 8s • 10s • 12s • 15s\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding gradually for \u003cstrong data-end=\"3852\" data-start=\"3835\"\u003e10+ infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4013\" data-start=\"3856\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4013\" data-start=\"3858\"\u003eIf bitterness spikes, shorten by 1–2 seconds or pour at \u003cstrong data-end=\"3926\" data-start=\"3914\"\u003e95–96 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4028\" data-start=\"4015\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4026\" data-start=\"4015\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4140\" data-start=\"4029\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4090\" data-start=\"4029\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4090\" data-start=\"4031\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4057\" data-start=\"4031\"\u003e3–4 g \/ 300 mL (10 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e • \u003cstrong data-end=\"4072\" data-start=\"4060\"\u003e95–98 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e • \u003cstrong data-end=\"4088\" data-start=\"4075\"\u003e2:00–2:30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4140\" data-start=\"4091\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4140\" data-start=\"4093\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4110\" data-start=\"4093\"\u003e2–3 infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, extending 20–30s each round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4161\" data-start=\"4142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4159\" data-start=\"4142\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4280\" data-start=\"4162\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4201\" data-start=\"4162\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4201\" data-start=\"4164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4184\" data-start=\"4164\"\u003e1–1.2 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e • \u003cstrong data-end=\"4199\" data-start=\"4187\"\u003e90–95 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4280\" data-start=\"4202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4280\" data-start=\"4204\"\u003eTop up as you sip. Robust sweetness with a clean, quick-clearing bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4297\" data-start=\"4282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4295\" data-start=\"4282\"\u003eCold brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4428\" data-start=\"4298\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4363\" data-start=\"4298\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4363\" data-start=\"4300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4316\" data-start=\"4300\"\u003e8–10 g \/ 1 L\u003c\/strong\u003e, room-temp water; refrigerate \u003cstrong data-end=\"4360\" data-start=\"4347\"\u003e6–8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4428\" data-start=\"4364\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4428\" data-start=\"4366\"\u003eCool camphor lift, gentle cane sweetness, minimal astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4452\" data-start=\"4430\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4686\" data-start=\"4453\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4686\" data-start=\"4579\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4686\" data-start=\"4581\"\u003eGreat side-by-side with neighboring \u003cstrong data-end=\"4636\" data-start=\"4617\"\u003eGelanghe\/Nannuo\u003c\/strong\u003e shengs to explore Menghai sub-regional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4703\" data-start=\"4688\"\u003eIn summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4983\" data-start=\"4704\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4743\" data-start=\"4704\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4743\" data-start=\"4706\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4719\" data-start=\"4706\"\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4983\" data-start=\"4744\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4983\" data-start=\"4746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4766\" data-start=\"4746\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store cool, dry, odor-free, away from light; allow gentle airflow. Over\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e5–15 years, expect bitterness to settle, texture to grow silkier, and camphor\/fruit to deepen. Longer term aging will increase complexity and desirable traits!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5075\" data-start=\"5000\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5075\" data-start=\"5002\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5011\" data-start=\"5002\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 Yunnan Sourcing “Xi Niu Tang Pasha” Raw Pu-erh (Sheng)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5138\" data-start=\"5076\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5138\" data-start=\"5078\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5089\" data-start=\"5078\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pa Sha, Menghai County (Xishuangbanna)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5172\" data-start=\"5139\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5172\" data-start=\"5141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5154\" data-start=\"5141\"\u003eSub-area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xi Niu Tang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5270\" data-start=\"5173\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5270\" data-start=\"5175\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5189\" data-start=\"5175\"\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,600 m (Pa Sha max ~1,850 m)\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5316\" data-start=\"5271\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5316\" data-start=\"5273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5283\" data-start=\"5273\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–200-year-old old arbor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5362\" data-start=\"5317\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5362\" data-start=\"5319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5331\" data-start=\"5319\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025 (first flush)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5416\" data-start=\"5363\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5416\" data-start=\"5365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5377\" data-start=\"5365\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional sheng; stone-pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5472\" data-start=\"5417\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5472\" data-start=\"5419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5434\" data-start=\"5419\"\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g per cake (7 per tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5525\" data-start=\"5473\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5525\" data-start=\"5475\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5490\" data-start=\"5475\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 kg total (≈240 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5560\" data-start=\"5526\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5560\" data-start=\"5528\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5540\" data-start=\"5528\"\u003eWrapper Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rafał Przybylok\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5979\" data-start=\"5562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5575\" data-start=\"5562\"\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e A small-run Pa Sha (Xi Niu Tang) sheng that’s strong and sweet with a golden, viscous body, long hui-gan, and that signature cooling, camphor-tinged length, ready to enjoy now and poised to deepen with age. Community notes on Pa Sha echo the same themes: sweet power, resin\/camphor freshness, balanced bitterness, and durable fruit-sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Pasha Mountain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePasha in the Aini language means tall and straight forest. According to local people, Pasha was settled more than 300 years ago by people from the Jinghong and Damenglong area of Xishuangbanna. At that time this area had no villages or cultivated land within 10 kilometers and was dominated by vast mountains filled with giant ancient tea trees. The Aini people, through foresight and diligent work, created their home on this land, relying on tea to earn a living. Pasha Ancient Tea Mountain is located in Menghai county to the Southwest of Gelanghe tea mountain. The highest elevation is 1850 meters, with an average of 1700 meters (the same as Lao Banzhang mountain). There are currently around 1000 acres of tea under cultivation. One hundred thirty years ago, the current Banzhang settlement was founded by residents of Pasha who moved there to cultivate tea. Pasha Ancient Tea Mountain is shrouded in fog year-round and features abundant rainfall. The tea producing area lies between 1600 and 1800 meters elevation and is in an area of luxuriant growth with rich ground cover and fertile soil. Tea tree growth is extremely productive, with an early budding period and long harvest periods, producing large healthy tea leaves with striking silver tips -- excellent quality tea. Pasha organic arbor tea is made from selected ancient arbor leaves grown at an elevation of 1700 meters on Pasha Ancient Tea Mountain in Menghai county.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":49227118444777,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49227118477545,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_1d122188-9aa1-4d19-a404-e48d83e4ee03.jpg?v=1761072751"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-meng-zhu-da-shan-old-arbor-black-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Meng Zhu Da Shan\" Old Arbor Sun-Dried Black Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eFrom a remote, wind-brushed ridge at\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e~1,800 m in far northwestern Jinggu, right along the Bang Dong (Lincang) \/ Jinggu (Simao) borderlands, comes a black tea with wild mountain poise. Leaves from 100–200-year-old, naturally grown old-arbor trees are crafted as sun-dried black tea (晒红 \/ shài hóng) and stone-pressed in the traditional manner the same garden and leaf source as our 2025 Meng Zhu Da Shan Raw Pu-erh sibling, but with a wholly different, honeyed depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eSmall in scale (80 kg total), large in character: this cake pours layers of red fruit, warm malt, and a buoyant, fruity-sweet hui-gan that lingers long after the sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eHigh mountain, old-arbor material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally grown trees (100–200 yrs) at ~1,800 m concentrate aromatics and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eSun-dried black processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully oxidized, finished in the sun for a lively, open fragrance and a gentle, rounded structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003ePressed for form \u0026amp; aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional stone press protects the leaf, encourages slow integration, and makes storage simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eSingular origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same leaf source as the Meng Zhu Da Shan raw Pu-erh compare side-by-side to taste processing versus terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild honey, dried longan, candied orange peel, warm malt, a touch of cocoa husk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear \u003cstrong data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eamber-crimson\u003c\/strong\u003e; medium-full body with a silky, rounded mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red dates\/raisin, baked sugar, dark nectar, sweet potato, soft spice; subtle mountain florals underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and cooling with a persistent, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003efruity-sweet hui-gan\u003c\/strong\u003e and gentle mineral lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eMeng Zhu Da Shan (勐主大山)\u003c\/strong\u003e, far NW Jinggu mountain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003eLandscape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remote, lightly tended garden; access paths cut by scythe a few times per year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,800 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old arbor (100–200 years), naturally grown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Withered • rolled • fully oxidized • sun-dried • stone-pressed (traditional)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2301\"\u003eTotal production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003eWrapper design:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003eGiovanni Crispino\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003e(Good water matters; tweak to taste.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003e5-6 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2494\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2494\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003e95–98 °C (203–208 °F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003eQuick rinse, then \u003cstrong data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003e10s • 15s • 20s • 25s • 30s…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003e8–10 infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e. Early steeps: honeyed red fruit; later: malt, cocoa, gentle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2680\"\u003e3 g \/ 300 mL (10 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2713\"\u003e95 °C (203 °F) • 2–3 min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003e2–3 infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding 15–30s each round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2783\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2873\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2826\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2826\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2810\"\u003e4 g \/ 300–350 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2824\"\u003e90–95 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2873\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2873\"\u003eTop up as you sip for smooth, all-day sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2888\"\u003eCold brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2957\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2957\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2909\"\u003e8–10 g \/ 1 L\u003c\/strong\u003e, room-temp water; refrigerate 8–10 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003eResults in a silky, low-tannin brew with candied citrus and honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003eLovely with roasted nuts, semi-dark chocolate (65–72%), butter cookies, or dried figs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003eA cozy afternoon cup and a gentle dessert tea; excellent for contemplative sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3245\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3456\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3270\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3261\"\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3456\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3293\"\u003eAging \u0026amp; storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sun-dried, stone-pressed format responds well to a brief rest and can\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eage gracefully. Store cool, dry, odor-free, and away from light; allow mild airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3473\" data-end=\"3557\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3557\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3484\"\u003eArea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meng Zhu Da Shan, far NW Jinggu (border of Bang Dong \/ Jinggu)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3558\" data-end=\"3588\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3573\"\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,800 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3603\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3664\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3664\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3633\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old arbor, 100–200 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3734\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3677\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun-dried black tea (shai hong), stone-pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3770\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3737\" data-end=\"3770\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3737\" data-end=\"3758\"\u003eTotal production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3817\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3785\"\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Design by Giovanni Crispino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3819\" data-end=\"4040\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3819\" data-end=\"3832\"\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e A high-mountain, old-arbor\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003esun-dried black from Meng Zhu Da Shan lush red fruit and honey over warm malt, finishing with a long, fruity-sweet hui-gan pressed for beauty now and quiet evolution later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":49227125063913,"sku":null,"price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49227125096681,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_165304d3-ad26-4d11-97d8-b835b670fa4a.jpg?v=1761073393"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-you-le-shan-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"You Le Shan\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a first flush of spring 2025 harvested tea! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou Le Mountain (aka Ji Nuo mountain 基诺山) is situated east of Jing Hong city about halfway between Jing Hong and Yi Wu. The tea was picked and processed entirely by hand by the growers themselves in a protected area (国有林) near the village of Sheng Niu (生牛). The tea is tippy and healthy and is covered with downy silver fur. The raw material is almost entirely intact leaf and bud sets and so stone-compression was used to preserve the natural beauty of this tea. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brew itself is full and round. The very characteristic You Le taste is present, fragrant with some floral notes, sweet and full in the mouth but with a vegetal bitterness present. An excellent single-estate You Le tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eProduction is tiny (100 kg total \/ 400 cakes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eSingle-estate, protected forest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Material from a 国有林 enclave near Sheng Niu naturally vigorous leaf with thick buds and silvery fuzz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eFirst flush energy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early spring pick delivers high aroma, fine texture, and clear, dynamic kuwei (pleasant bitterness) that turns sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eStone compression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle, traditional pressing protects the intact sets and promotes graceful aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eTiny production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Just \u003cstrong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003e100 kg total \u003c\/strong\u003ea focused expression of You Le terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus blossom, wild honey, fresh bamboo\/green wood, sugarcane, a hint of orchid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold to light amber; bright clarity; medium body with silken texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet citrus and white-floral top notes over fresh cane, light stone fruit; a tidy, vegetal bitterness that resolves quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, cooling hui-gan with steady shengjin (mouthwatering return) and a mild mineral snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e You Le \/ Ji Nuo Mountain (基诺山), east of Jinghong, between Jinghong and Yiwu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest area: \u003c\/strong\u003eYa Nuo village; near Sheng Niu (生牛) in a state-protected forest (国有林)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e First flush – April 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked • hand-processed • sun-withered • rolled • sun-dried • stone-pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 8, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e: 357 g cake (7 cakes per bamboo-leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 kg (≈400 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabio Cesaratto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003e(Use great water; adjust ratios to taste.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003e6 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003e98–100 °C (208–212 °F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003eQuick rinse, then 5s • 8s • 10s • 12s • 15s, adding gradually for 10+ infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003eEarly steeps show floral-citrus and cane sweetness; later steeps bring greener herbs, light bitterness, and mineral length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2803\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2801\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003e3–4 g \/ 300 mL (10 oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2861\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2861\"\u003e95–98 °C • 2–3 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003e2–3 infusions, adding 20–30s each round. Keep steeps short to highlight sweetness over bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2979\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003e1–1.2 g \/ 100 mL, 90–95 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003eTop up as you sip. Smooth, sweet, gently herbal; avoid heavy agitation to keep bitterness in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003eCold brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3205\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3205\"\u003e8–10 g \/\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1 L, room-temp water; refrigerate 6–8 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003eCrisp florals, cucumber-mint coolness, and a clean, sweet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3297\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3501\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3501\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3501\"\u003eBeautiful with neutral snacks plain nuts, lightly salted rice crackers, fresh pears so the perfume shines. Ideal for focused gongfu sessions or side-by-side tastings against other Six Famous Mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3518\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3744\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3543\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3534\"\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3744\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3744\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3566\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow normal airflow; store cool, dry, odor-free, away from direct light. Pressed\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eJuly 8, 2025 already settling nicely; poised for steady evolution over the next 3–10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3761\" data-end=\"3802\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3776\"\u003eMountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e You Le (Ji Nuo 山 \/ 基诺山)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3881\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3881\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3814\"\u003eArea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ya Nuo village, near Sheng Niu (生牛), Jinghong, Xishuangbanna\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"3952\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3884\" data-end=\"3952\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3884\" data-end=\"3895\"\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e First flush, April 2025 (pressed July 8, 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"4005\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"4005\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"3966\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357 g cake; 7 cakes per tong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4006\" data-end=\"4067\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4008\" data-end=\"4067\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4008\" data-end=\"4023\"\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-made sheng pu-erh;\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003estone-pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4068\" data-end=\"4121\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4070\" data-end=\"4121\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4070\" data-end=\"4085\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 kg total (~400 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4167\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4124\" data-end=\"4167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4124\" data-end=\"4136\"\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artwork by Fabio Cesaratto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4169\" data-end=\"4372\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4169\" data-end=\"4182\"\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e A first-flush, single-estate You Le sheng with luminous florals, cane sweetness, and tidy green bitterness that flips to a long, cooling hui-gan stone-pressed and limited to 100 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":49227127095529,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49227127128297,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_e94b472a-579b-4b10-b477-ef61a708fb12.jpg?v=1761073535"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-jiu-tai-po-bai-cha-old-arbor-white-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Jiu Tai Po Bai Cha\" Old Arbor White Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring harvest tea leaves from 200-300 year old tea trees growing in Jiu Tai Po village in Jinggu county of Simao. Jiu Tai Po or \"9 Mesa Village\" is a small village with about 1200 inhabitants. Many are involved in tea production. The surrounding hills are covered forest and tea growing, often among larger trees. The elevation is an ideal 1500 meters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Jiu Tai Po village tea white tea is a fruity and malty sweet treat that can age wonderfully (or be enjoyed right now)! The cha qi is noticeable but not overpowering, and it can be infused 10+ times without losing power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"988\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"988\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eOld-arbor material (200–300 yrs):\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, resilient leaf brings depth, natural sweetness, and steady energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eAgro-forestry terroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea grows among larger trees on forested slopes at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e~1,500 m\u003c\/strong\u003e, concentrating aroma while keeping the liquor gentle and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eMinimalist white-tea craft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long wither • sun-dry • no kill-green or roast preserves downy tippiness and high aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003ePressed for aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003estone press\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps big sets intact and lets the cake evolve beautifully over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eSmall production:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e50 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e total focused, village-specific character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wildflower honey, ripe pear\/jujube, meadow florals, sweet malt biscuit, light hay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold moving toward light apricot; bright clarity; silky, medium body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed pear and sugarcane up front, gentle malt and vanilla biscuit; a tidy green-herbal edge for structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ehui-gan with mouthwatering shengjin, clean mineral lift, and a calm, steady cha qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eVillage\/Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jiu Tai Po (“Nine Mesa Village”), Jinggu County (Pu’er\/Simao), Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,500 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old arbor, 200–300 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025 harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked • long wither • sun-dried (no sha-qing\/roast) • stone-pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g per cake (7 cakes per bamboo-leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eTotal production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003e(Great water helps; keep early steeps light to emphasize sweetness.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2522\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2776\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2545\"\u003e5–6 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003e90–98 °C (194–208 °F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2687\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2687\"\u003eOptional quick wake-up rinse. Then \u003cstrong data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003e5s • 8s • 10s • 12s • 15s\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding gradually for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003e10+ infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2776\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2776\"\u003eEarly: pear\/honey and meadow florals; later: malt biscuit, light herb, gentle mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2820\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2820\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003e3 g \/ 300 mL (10 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2847\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2845\"\u003e90–95 °C • 2–3 min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003e2–3 infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding 20–30s each round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2915\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"3006\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2954\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2954\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2938\"\u003e1–1.2 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2952\"\u003e85–95 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"3006\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"3006\"\u003eTop up as you sip easy, honeyed, all-day drinker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3021\"\u003eCold brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3136\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3041\"\u003e6–8 g \/ 1 L\u003c\/strong\u003e, room-temp water; refrigerate\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e6–8 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3136\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3136\"\u003eCrisp pear, soft honey, very low astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003eLovely with shortbread, lightly salted almonds, mild cheeses, or fresh pears. Excellent for quiet afternoon sessions or side-by-side tastings with your Jinggu shengs to explore processing differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3365\" data-end=\"3380\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3609\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3396\"\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3609\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3609\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3464\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store cool, dry, odor-free, away from light; allow mild airflow. Expect deeper honey\/jujube notes and smoothing bitterness over 3–10+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3689\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3689\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3637\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 “Jiu Tai Po Bai Cha” Old Arbor White Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3750\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3703\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jiu Tai Po, Jinggu (Pu’er\/Simao), Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3751\" data-end=\"3782\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3753\" data-end=\"3782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3753\" data-end=\"3767\"\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e~1,500 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3783\" data-end=\"3813\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3785\" data-end=\"3813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3785\" data-end=\"3795\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200–300 yrs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"3846\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"3846\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"3828\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSpring 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3847\" data-end=\"3940\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"3940\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"3861\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Yunnan white tea (long wither, sun-dried), stone-pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"4002\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3943\" data-end=\"4002\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3943\" data-end=\"3958\"\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4003\" data-end=\"4038\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4005\" data-end=\"4038\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4005\" data-end=\"4020\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 kg total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4039\" data-end=\"4079\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4079\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4053\"\u003eWrapper Design by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yela Gatchalian-David\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4081\" data-end=\"4295\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e A village-specific, old-arbor white tea from Jiu Tai Pohoneyed fruit and gentle malt, long sweet hui-gan, and calm, steady cha qi stone-pressed and ready to enjoy now or cellar for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevious Jiu Tai Po productions are listed here:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2014-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-jiu-tai-po-village-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=b3d9c1ec1\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2014 Yunnan Sourcing Autumn Jiu Tai Po Village Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-jiu-tai-po-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=4570a42c9\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-jiu-tai-po-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=4570a42c9\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Jiu Tai Po\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-jiu-tai-po-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=b3d9c1ec1\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 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href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-jiu-tai-po-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=f4cd3b624\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-jiu-tai-po-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=f4cd3b624\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Jiu Tai Po\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html;charset=UTF-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-jiu-tai-po-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=f4cd3b624\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Jiu Tai Po\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-jiu-tai-po-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=6002d3d10\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Jiu Tai Po\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-jiu-tai-po-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=6002d3d10\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Jiu Tai Po\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":49227127488745,"sku":null,"price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49227127521513,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_25903b5c-3e98-4a96-8de0-481af939118e.jpg?v=1761073680"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-jiu-tai-po-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Jiu Tai Po\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring harvest tea leaves from 200-300 year old tea trees growing in Jiu Tai Po village in Jinggu county of Simao. Jiu Tai Po or \"9 Mesa Village\" is a small village with about 1200 inhabitants. Many are involved in tea production. The surrounding hills are covered with forest and tea growing, often among larger trees. The elevation is an ideal 1500 meters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Jiu Tai Po village tea cake is a sweet, thick and pungent tea. It's got a grain-like taste, bitterness and floral notes much like a good IPA! The cha qi is noticeable but not overpowering. Can be infused 10+ times without losing power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eOld-arbor material (200–300 yrs):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sturdy, energy-rich leaf delivers depth, texture, and stamina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eAgro-forestry terroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea gardens interspersed with taller trees at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e~1,500 m\u003c\/strong\u003e concentrate aromatics while keeping the liquor clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eClassic sheng craft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Careful sun-withering, rolling, and sun-drying keep aromatics high and structure firm; stone pressing protects the sets and encourages elegant aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eSmall production:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e50 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e total focused, village-specific character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild honey, fresh grain\/barley, meadow florals, citrus peel, light pine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold brightening to light amber; thick, rounded mouthfeel with a smooth glide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malted barley and sugarcane sweetness up front;\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eIPA-like floral–citrus lift (orange blossom, hop-like zest); measured green bitterness for structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, cooling hui-gan, steady shengjin (mouthwatering return), mineral snap; cha qi arrives as clear, focused energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eVillage \/ Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jiu Tai Po (“Nine Mesa Village”), Jinggu County (Pu’er\/Simao), Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,500 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old arbor, 200–300 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025 harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked • sun-withered • hand-rolled • sun-dried •\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003estone-pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g per cake (7 cakes per bamboo-leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003eTotal production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003e(Great water helps. Keep early steeps short to showcase sweetness and florals.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2592\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2824\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003e6 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2646\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2646\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003e98–100 °C (208–212 °F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2739\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2739\"\u003eQuick rinse, then \u003cstrong data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2696\"\u003e5s • 8s • 10s • 12s • 15s\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding gradually for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003e10+ infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2824\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2824\"\u003eTip: If bitterness peaks too fast, shorten by 1–2 seconds or drop to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003e95–96 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2868\"\u003e3–4 g \/ 300 mL (10 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2899\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2899\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003e95–98 °C • 2:00–2:30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2919\"\u003e2–3 infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding 20–30s each round. Keep times modest to accent sweetness over bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3014\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3131\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3055\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3055\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003e1–1.2 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3053\"\u003e90–95 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3131\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3131\"\u003eTop up as you sip. Plush grain-honey character with a gentle floral lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3146\"\u003eCold brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3298\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003e8–10 g \/ 1 L\u003c\/strong\u003e, room-temp water; refrigerate \u003cstrong data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3211\"\u003e6–8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3298\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3298\"\u003eCrisp, lightly “hoppy” florals with clean cane sweetness and minimal astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3323\" data-end=\"3491\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3323\" data-end=\"3491\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3325\" data-end=\"3491\"\u003eGreat with lightly salted almonds, plain crackers, or citrus-peel dark chocolate. A fun side-by-side with your Jiu Tai Po Bai Cha to taste processing vs. terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3508\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3719\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3533\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3533\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3524\"\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3534\" data-end=\"3719\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3556\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store cool, dry, odor-free, away from light; allow gentle airflow. Expect honeyed grain and jujube notes to deepen and the bitterness to knit over \u003cstrong data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3718\"\u003e5–15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3804\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"3804\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"3747\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 “Jiu Tai Po” Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh (Sheng)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3865\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3865\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3818\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jiu Tai Po, Jinggu (Pu’er\/Simao), Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3866\" data-end=\"3897\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"3897\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"3882\"\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,500 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"3928\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3900\" data-end=\"3928\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3900\" data-end=\"3910\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200–300 yrs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3929\" data-end=\"3961\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3931\" data-end=\"3961\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3931\" data-end=\"3943\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3962\" data-end=\"4026\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"4026\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"3976\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional sheng pu-erh, stone-pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4027\" data-end=\"4088\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4029\" data-end=\"4088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4029\" data-end=\"4044\"\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g per cake (7 cakes per tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4124\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4124\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4106\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 kg total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4127\" data-end=\"4177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4127\" data-end=\"4139\"\u003eWrapper Design: \u003c\/strong\u003eYela Gatchalian-David\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4179\" data-end=\"4397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4179\" data-end=\"4192\"\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e A village-specific, old-arbor Jiu Tai Po sheng sweet, thick, and pleasantly IPA-like (grain, florals, tidy bitterness) with a long hui-gan, steady cha qi, and the bones to age beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevious Jiu Tai Po productions are listed here:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2014-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-jiu-tai-po-village-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=b3d9c1ec1\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2014 Yunnan Sourcing Autumn Jiu Tai Po Village Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-jiu-tai-po-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=4570a42c9\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-jiu-tai-po-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=4570a42c9\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Jiu Tai Po\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-jiu-tai-po-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=b3d9c1ec1\u0026amp;_ss=r\" 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href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-jiu-tai-po-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=f4cd3b624\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-jiu-tai-po-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=f4cd3b624\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Jiu Tai Po\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html;charset=UTF-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-jiu-tai-po-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=f4cd3b624\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Jiu Tai Po\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-jiu-tai-po-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=6002d3d10\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Jiu Tai Po\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-jiu-tai-po-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=6002d3d10\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Jiu Tai Po\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":49227128176873,"sku":null,"price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49227128209641,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_ebdc5e62-6673-4c6d-8ce5-7967d5f84ec2.jpg?v=1761073784"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-white-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor White Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuan Zao Shu village is one of the most remote villages in the Jinggu area, taking nearly 2 hours from Jinggu town to arrive there. The winding dirt roads stop about 5 kilometers before you arrive and the remaining distance must be traversed by foot. Suan Zao Shu village lies at an altitude of 1800 meters and is home to tea trees ranging in age from 50 years up to 400 years. Our Suan Zao Shu tea cake is made from tea leaves harvested 200-300 year old tea trees in the Li family tea garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuan Zao Shu tea is very strong in flavor, aroma and cha qi. The white tea processed version of this tea is fruit and honey with a light touch of umami tart. It has a thick mouth-feel, and a warming yellow-orange tea soup with tons of body!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eOld-arbor material (200–300 yrs):\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, sturdy leaf from semi-wild trees gives depth, stamina, and a palpable energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eHigh mountain remoteness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean air and large day–night swings at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e~1,800 m\u003c\/strong\u003e concentrate aroma and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eMinimalist white-tea craft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long wither and sun-drying preserve the downy tippy character and nuanced aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003ePressed for aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone pressing keeps the large, intact sets whole, making storage tidy and evolution steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wildflower honey, dried jujube\/date, fresh hay, light broth\/umami, white mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold deepening to light amber over steeps; silky-round, medium body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed fruit (jujube, pear), sugarcane, meadow herbs; a\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003etidy vegetal bitterness and a whisper of tang that add dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ehui-gan with mouthwatering shengjin, soft mineral lift, and a centering cha qi that many find pleasantly “stupefying.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003e(Brewed leaves show the characteristic dark-olive hue; large, thick, stout-stemmed.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2626\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eVillage \/ Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suan Zao Shu, Jinggu, Yunnan (remote; final 5 km on foot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,800 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old arbor (200–300 yrs) from the Li family tea garden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked • long wither • minimal handling (no kill-green, no roast) • sun-dried • stone-pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003eTotal production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2530\"\u003eWrapper design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elena Marie Honzáková\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2626\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2626\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003e250 g\u003c\/strong\u003e per cake (7 cakes per bamboo-leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003e(Good water makes a big difference. Keep pours light early to highlight sweetness.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2758\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"3058\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003e5–6 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003e90–98 °C (194–208 °F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2878\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2878\"\u003eOptional very quick rinse to awaken (don’t wash off the down).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2892\"\u003eSteeps:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10+, starting \u003cstrong data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2938\"\u003e5s • 8s • 10s • 12s • 15s\u003c\/strong\u003e, then add gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3058\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3058\"\u003eEarly steeps: honey\/flower and soft broth; later: jujube fruit, gentle herb, clean bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3071\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3176\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3102\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3102\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3100\"\u003e3 g \/ 300 mL (10 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3129\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3127\"\u003e90–95 °C • 2–3 min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3176\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3149\"\u003e2–3 infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding 20–30s each round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3197\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3195\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3310\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3222\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3220\"\u003e1–1.2 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3310\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3310\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3237\"\u003e85–95 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, top up as you sip. Ultra-easy, all-day honeyed meadow with a calm lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3325\"\u003eCold brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3454\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3392\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3345\"\u003e6–8 g \/ 1 L\u003c\/strong\u003e, room-temp water; refrigerate 6–8 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3454\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3454\"\u003eCrisp pear, light honey, gentle herb, very low astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3711\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3712\" data-end=\"3969\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3712\" data-end=\"3778\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3778\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3727\"\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-low to medium (gentle rise, steady focus)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3779\" data-end=\"3969\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3969\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3801\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store cool, dry, odor-free, away from light; allow mild airflow. This style ages beautifully, deepening honey\/jujube and smoothing the bitterness over 3–10 years+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"4043\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"4043\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"3997\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 “Suan Zao Shu” Old Arbor White Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4044\" data-end=\"4124\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4124\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4057\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jinggu, Yunnan (remote mountain village; final 5 km by foot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4156\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4127\" data-end=\"4156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4127\" data-end=\"4141\"\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,800 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4157\" data-end=\"4202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4159\" data-end=\"4202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4159\" data-end=\"4169\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e200–300-year-old old-arbor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4203\" data-end=\"4234\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4217\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4235\" data-end=\"4328\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4237\" data-end=\"4328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4237\" data-end=\"4249\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Yunnan white tea (long wither, sun-dried), stone-pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4329\" data-end=\"4390\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4331\" data-end=\"4390\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4331\" data-end=\"4346\"\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g per cake (7 cakes per tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4391\" data-end=\"4426\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4393\" data-end=\"4426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4393\" data-end=\"4408\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 kg total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4427\" data-end=\"4478\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4478\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4441\"\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artwork by Elena Marie Honzáková\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4480\" data-end=\"4749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4480\" data-end=\"4493\"\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e A remote-mountain, old-arbor white tea from Suan Zao Shu honeyed fruit and meadow sweetness over soft broth and clean bitterness, finishing with a long, mouthwatering hui-gan and unmistakable cha qi stone-pressed and beautifully poised to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevious Yunnan Sourcing pressings of Suan Zao Shu are listed below:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=c55a07b3f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2016 Yunnan Sourcing \"Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2017-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c55a07b3f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2017-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c55a07b3f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2017 Yunnan Sourcing \"Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=c55a07b3f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=c55a07b3f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=c55a07b3f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=c55a07b3f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e59aa0640\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e59aa0640\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2021-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0b0a3d07d\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2021 Yunnan Sourcing \"Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2021-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=0b0a3d07d\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e2021 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=5850f84e2\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=167e2a89f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=167e2a89f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=56242b17f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-white-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=56242b17f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor White Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-black-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=56242b17f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Black Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=56242b17f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":49227128504553,"sku":null,"price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49227128537321,"sku":null,"price":11.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_54c7e229-f329-434e-8ffb-a09cfd4ebd59.jpg?v=1761073933"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-ku-zhu-shan-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ku Zhu Shan\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-68a918ec-8b18-8325-8cd2-271ecdc52a1a-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-30\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"86a96d91-9e71-453e-a9d8-c3c0af6f12bd\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-thinking\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eFrom Ku Zhu Mountain, near Wenshan village about 7 km southeast of Jinggu town (Pu’er \/ Simao), this sheng comes from naturally grown, 100+-year-old trees. Ku Zhu shows a bolder side of Jinggu, more bitter and more assertive than its sweeter Yang Ta counterpart, yet still carries a unique character often described as a meeting of Jinggu sweetness with Mengku’s clean, mineral edge. Pressed into 250 g cakes with a striking wrapper by Chengyi Lee, and made in small quantity (50 kg total).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"879\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"879\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eOld-arbor power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100+-year material brings density, structure, and long, steady infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eDistinct terroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e A “Jinggu × Mengku” vibe, honeyed undercurrent with alpine, mineral bite, yet unmistakably Ku Zhu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eBuilt to age:\u003c\/strong\u003e The firm bitterness and clean profile make this an excellent candidate for mid- to long-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild honey, citrus peel (pomelo), alpine herbs, fresh grain, light pine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold to light amber; thick, rounded mouthfeel with precise, lively energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early steeps show measured kuwei (pleasant bitterness) with floral–citrus lift and a clean mineral line; mid–late steeps reveal gentle honey, barley\/grain sweetness, and light resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, cooling hui-gan; persistent shengjin (mouthwatering return); focused, steady cha qi without harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eMountain \/ Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ku Zhu Shan, near Wenshan village, ~7 km SE of Jinggu, Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old arbor, 100+ years, naturally grown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025 harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked • sun-withered • hand-rolled • sun-dried • pressed cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g per cake (7 cakes per bamboo-leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eTotal production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only 50 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eCompanion tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs beautifully with our 2025 “Ku Zhu Shan Hong” sun-dried black for a processing contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003e(Great water helps. Keep early steeps short; adjust to manage bitterness.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003e6 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003e98–100 °C (208–212 °F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003eQuick rinse, then \u003cstrong data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003e5s • 8s • 10s • 12s • 15s\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding gradually for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003e10+ infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003eIf bitterness spikes, shorten by 1–2 seconds or drop to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003e95–96 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2774\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003e3–4 g \/ 300 mL (10 oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003e95–98 °C • 2:00–2:30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2774\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2774\"\u003e2–3 infusions, adding 20–30s each round. Favor shorter times to showcase sweetness over bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2795\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2793\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003e1–1.2 g \/ 100 mL, 90–95 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003eTop up as you sip. Grain-honey core with tidy florals and a clean green snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003eCold brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"3062\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2997\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2997\"\u003e8–10 g \/ 1 L, room-temp water; refrigerate 6–8 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3062\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3062\"\u003eCrisp citrus-floral lift, cane sweetness, minimal astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003eGreat for side-by-side tasting with Yang Ta and with the Ku Zhu Shan Hong to explore terroir vs. processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3339\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3550\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3355\"\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to medium-high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3550\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3550\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3402\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store cool, dry, odor-free, away from light; allow gentle airflow. Expect bitterness to knit and honey\/mineral notes to deepen over 5–15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3567\" data-end=\"3636\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3578\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 “Ku Zhu Shan” Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh (Sheng)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3732\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3639\" data-end=\"3732\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3639\" data-end=\"3650\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eKu Zhu Mountain, near Wenshan village, Jinggu (Pu’er\/Simao), Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"3775\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3775\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3745\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100+-year-old old-arbor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3776\" data-end=\"3807\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3790\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"3867\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3867\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3822\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional sheng pu-erh, pressed cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"3929\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3870\" data-end=\"3929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3870\" data-end=\"3885\"\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g per cake (7 cakes per tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3930\" data-end=\"3965\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3932\" data-end=\"3965\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3932\" data-end=\"3947\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 kg total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3966\" data-end=\"3996\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3968\" data-end=\"3996\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3968\" data-end=\"3980\"\u003eWrapper Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chengyi Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3998\" data-end=\"4192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3998\" data-end=\"4011\"\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bold, old-arbor Ku Zhu Shan sheng  clean, mineral, and pleasantly bitter, with floral-citrus lift and a long hui-gan. Ready to enjoy now and superbly positioned to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a matching black tea from Ku Zhu Shan here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2025-yunnan-sourcing-ku-zhu-shan-hong-black-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=7d6869760\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ku Zhu Shan Hong\" Black Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":49227131257065,"sku":null,"price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49227131289833,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_695e38b4-01b5-4a84-b19a-70dd5a65f56a.jpg?v=1761074133"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-ku-zhu-shan-hong-black-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ku Zhu Shan Hong\" Black Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are very excited to offer a sun-dried, wild arbor, pure assamica varietal Black tea! It's harvested from 100+ year old tea trees growing naturally on Ku Zhu Mountain! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKu Zhu Mountain is near Wenshan village about 7 kilometers southeast of Jing Gu town in Pu'er prefecture (previously known as Simao).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet, floral, fruity with almost juice-like viscous tea soup and lots of body. Very infusable tea that gives evenly across 7 to 8 rounds, and then gives way to a bit thinner and sweet from round 8 onward. A good choice for near term aging. Will improve in flavor for many years to come!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA premium wild arbor black tea with excellent aging possibilities!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"828\" data-start=\"809\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1310\" data-start=\"829\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"941\" data-start=\"829\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"941\" data-start=\"831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"868\" data-start=\"831\"\u003eWild-arbor, old trees (100+ yrs):\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, mineral-rich leaf delivers depth, texture, and natural sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1067\" data-start=\"942\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1067\" data-start=\"944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"975\" data-start=\"944\"\u003eSun-dried black processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully oxidized and finished in the sun for open, high fragrance and a rounded, smooth body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"1068\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"1070\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1106\" data-start=\"1070\"\u003eAssamica power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure assamica gives density and red-fruit warmth without harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1310\" data-start=\"1175\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1310\" data-start=\"1177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1194\" data-start=\"1177\"\u003eBuilt to age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicious now and a\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003estrong near-term ager. Expect deepening honey\/fruit and silkier texture over the next years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1328\" data-start=\"1312\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1772\" data-start=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1341\" data-start=\"1331\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wildflower honey, red fruit (longan\/lychee), orange zest, light florals, a hint of cocoa husk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1450\" data-start=\"1439\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear amber-crimson; viscous, juice-like texture; medium-full body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1642\" data-start=\"1527\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1642\" data-start=\"1529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1540\" data-start=\"1529\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe stone fruit and baked sugar over gentle malt; soft florals; a whisper of citrus peel brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1772\" data-start=\"1643\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1772\" data-start=\"1645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1663\" data-start=\"1645\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, sweet finish with steady hui-gan; smooth, mouth-coating body that stays lively across many steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1796\" data-start=\"1774\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2294\" data-start=\"1797\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1913\" data-start=\"1797\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1913\" data-start=\"1799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1819\" data-start=\"1799\"\u003eMountain \/ Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ku Zhu Mountain, near Wenshan village, ~7 km SE of Jinggu (Pu’er\/Simao), Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1972\" data-start=\"1914\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1972\" data-start=\"1916\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1926\" data-start=\"1916\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild arbor, 100+ years, naturally grown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2011\" data-start=\"1973\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2011\" data-start=\"1975\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1986\" data-start=\"1975\"\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025 harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2128\" data-start=\"2012\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2128\" data-start=\"2014\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"2014\"\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked • withered • rolled •\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efully oxidized • sun-dried (shai hong) • pressed into cakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2176\" data-start=\"2129\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2176\" data-start=\"2131\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2141\" data-start=\"2131\"\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eOnly 150 kg total production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2246\" data-start=\"2177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2246\" data-start=\"2179\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2190\" data-start=\"2179\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2200\" data-start=\"2191\"\u003e250 g\u003c\/strong\u003e per cake (7 cakes per bamboo-leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2312\" data-start=\"2296\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2353\" data-start=\"2313\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2353\" data-start=\"2313\"\u003e(Good water matters. Adjust to taste.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2381\" data-start=\"2355\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2379\" data-start=\"2355\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2586\" data-start=\"2382\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2402\" data-start=\"2382\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2402\" data-start=\"2384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2400\" data-start=\"2384\"\u003e5 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2432\" data-start=\"2403\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2432\" data-start=\"2405\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2430\" data-start=\"2405\"\u003e95–98 °C (203–208 °F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2495\" data-start=\"2433\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2495\" data-start=\"2435\"\u003eQuick wake-up rinse, then \u003cstrong data-end=\"2493\" data-start=\"2461\"\u003e15s • 20s • 25s • 30s • 35s…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2586\" data-start=\"2496\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2586\" data-start=\"2498\"\u003eExpect \u003cstrong data-end=\"2534\" data-start=\"2505\"\u003e7–8 even, dense infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e before it lightens into a honey-sweet, easy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2601\" data-start=\"2588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2599\" data-start=\"2588\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2701\" data-start=\"2602\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2630\" data-start=\"2602\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2630\" data-start=\"2604\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2628\" data-start=\"2604\"\u003e3 g \/ 300 mL (10 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2654\" data-start=\"2631\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2654\" data-start=\"2633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2652\" data-start=\"2633\"\u003e95 °C • 2–3 min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2701\" data-start=\"2655\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2701\" data-start=\"2657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2674\" data-start=\"2657\"\u003e2–3 infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding 15–30s each round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2722\" data-start=\"2703\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2720\" data-start=\"2703\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2835\" data-start=\"2723\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2765\" data-start=\"2723\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2765\" data-start=\"2725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2749\" data-start=\"2725\"\u003e1–1.5 g \/ 300–350 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"2763\" data-start=\"2751\"\u003e90–95 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2835\" data-start=\"2766\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2835\" data-start=\"2768\"\u003eTop up as you sip. Round, honey-red fruit with minimal astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2852\" data-start=\"2837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2850\" data-start=\"2837\"\u003eCold brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2997\" data-start=\"2853\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2919\" data-start=\"2853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2919\" data-start=\"2855\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2871\" data-start=\"2855\"\u003e8–10 g \/ 1 L\u003c\/strong\u003e, room-temp water; refrigerate \u003cstrong data-end=\"2916\" data-start=\"2902\"\u003e8–10 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2997\" data-start=\"2920\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2997\" data-start=\"2922\"\u003eSilky, low-tannin brew with lychee\/longan sweetness and gentle citrus lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3021\" data-start=\"2999\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3205\" data-start=\"3022\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3205\" data-start=\"3022\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3205\" data-start=\"3024\"\u003eLovely with butter cookies, roasted nuts, lightly sweet pastries, or 65–70% dark chocolate. A soothing afternoon cup and a welcoming “intro to shai hong” for oolong\/pu-erh drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3222\" data-start=\"3207\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3465\" data-start=\"3223\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3262\" data-start=\"3223\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3262\" data-start=\"3225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3238\" data-start=\"3225\"\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to medium-high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3465\" data-start=\"3263\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3465\" data-start=\"3265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3285\" data-start=\"3265\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store cool, dry, odor-free, away from light; allow mild airflow. Excellent near-term aging potential expect thicker mouthfeel and deeper dried-fruit notes over 3–8+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3558\" data-start=\"3482\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3558\" data-start=\"3484\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3493\" data-start=\"3484\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 “Ku Zhu Shan Hong” Wild Arbor Sun-Dried Black Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3650\" data-start=\"3559\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3650\" data-start=\"3561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3572\" data-start=\"3561\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ku Zhu Mountain, near Wenshan village, Jinggu (Pu’er\/Simao), Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3708\" data-start=\"3651\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3708\" data-start=\"3653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3663\" data-start=\"3653\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100+-year-old wild arbor, assamica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3740\" data-start=\"3709\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3740\" data-start=\"3711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3723\" data-start=\"3711\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eApril 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3803\" data-start=\"3741\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3803\" data-start=\"3743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3755\" data-start=\"3743\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun-dried black (shai hong); pressed cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3865\" data-start=\"3804\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3865\" data-start=\"3806\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3821\" data-start=\"3806\"\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g per cake (7 cakes per tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3902\" data-start=\"3866\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3902\" data-start=\"3868\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3883\" data-start=\"3868\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 kg total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3934\" data-start=\"3903\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3934\" data-start=\"3905\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3917\" data-start=\"3905\"\u003eWrapper Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holly Tempka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4109\" data-start=\"3936\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3949\" data-start=\"3936\"\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e A premium, wild-arbor \u003cstrong data-end=\"3985\" data-start=\"3972\"\u003eshai hong\u003c\/strong\u003e from Ku Zhu Mountain! Sweet, floral, and fruit-rich with a plush, juice-like body, long hui-gan, and the bones to age gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":49227137614057,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49227137646825,"sku":null,"price":6.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_ceeb3d25-f2d3-4835-807a-a524c95dcb82.jpg?v=1761074266"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-peerless-gold-label-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Peerless Gold Label\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eIntroducing the 2025 Peerless Gold Label, a small-batch blend built from rare, mature-tree leaf (picked in a natural, low-input environment), crafted first as mao cha, then wet-piled (wo dui) in a Menghai-area factory. Pressed into classic 357 g cakes with artwork by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/benchpillow\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBenjamin Denkert\u003c\/a\u003e, this is a balanced yet robust shou that layers dark-chocolate bitterness into a pungent, sweet aftertaste. The liquor is viscous and soupy, with tons of character from the first pour to the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year we made two Peerless blends!\u003cbr data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"821\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eGold Label:\u003c\/strong\u003e more dark-chocolate drive with a sweet after-finish.\u003cbr data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eRed Label:\u003c\/strong\u003e a touch\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eless bitter, with a thick, sweet fruit counterpoint.\u003cbr data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eBoth are designed to deepen in complexity as they age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eMature-tree blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf from older gardens delivers natural sweetness, density, and stamina in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eMenghai wet-piling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic technique for a clean, plush shou profile with satisfying body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eFlavor architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter-sweet cacao core balanced by a lively, pungent sweetness and a stimulating mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eAges beautifully:\u003c\/strong\u003e Structured now; built to improve and round out over the next several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cocoa powder, damp wood, brown sugar, a hint of camphor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep mahogany; thick, soupy texture with a smooth glide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate and roasted barley up front; molasses and jujube sweetness rise mid-cup; faint cedar\/camphor coolness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pungent, sweet aftertaste with a gentle cooling lift; steady, “awake but calm” energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eBlend concept:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare\/unique lots from mature trees, blended for balance and depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003ePrimary craft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mao cha → wet-piled (wo dui) in the Menghai area → rested → pressed (2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357 g tea cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003e(Shou likes heat, don’t be shy. Great water helps.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003e6–7 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003eBoiling (100 °C \/ 212 °F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003eTwo quick rinses (fast in–out), then \u003cstrong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e10s • 12s • 15s • 20s • 25s…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003e8–12 infusions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect cacao\/bitter-sweet density early; syrupy sweetness and gentle camphor later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2557\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003e4–5 g \/ 300 mL (10 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2618\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2618\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003e96–100 °C • 3–4 min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003e2–3 infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding 30–45s each round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2686\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2726\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003e1.2–1.6 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003e95–100 °C \u003cstrong data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003e• \u003c\/strong\u003e30-60 min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003eNo rinses; top up as you sip. Plush, chocolatey comfort cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003eIced \/ flash-chill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003eBrew \u003cstrong data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003ewestern\u003c\/strong\u003e a bit stronger, then pour over ice. Smooth cocoa-sweet, zero bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"3121\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"3008\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"3008\"\u003ePerfect with dark chocolate (70–80%), roasted nuts, shortbread, or dried figs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3121\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3121\"\u003eA cozy nightcap or after-meal cup; great side-by-side with the Peerless Red Label to compare blend intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3138\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3353\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3163\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3163\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3154\"\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3353\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3353\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store cool, dry, odor-free, away from light; allow gentle airflow. Over \u003cstrong data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3274\"\u003e3–10+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e, look for rounder sweetness, silkier texture, and integrated cacao\/wood notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3433\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 “Peerless Gold Label” Ripe Pu-erh (Shou)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3434\" data-end=\"3520\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3520\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3448\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mao cha → wo dui (wet-piled) in Menghai area → pressed (2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3613\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3535\"\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark-chocolate bitterness •\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003epungent sweet finish • viscous body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3614\" data-end=\"3652\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3631\"\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357 g per cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3653\" data-end=\"3688\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3688\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3667\"\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/benchpillow\"\u003eBenjamin Denkert\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3881\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3703\"\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e A robust yet balanced shou with a dark-chocolate core, lively sweet aftertaste, and richly soupy body, ready to drink now and set to gain polish and complexity with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a list of the previously released Peerless pressings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-peerless-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=8019c3568\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Peerless\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-bronze-label-peerless-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=8019c3568\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bronze Label Peerless\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2021-yunnan-sourcing-peerless-red-label-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=8019c3568\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2021 Yunnan Sourcing \"Peerless Red Label\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-peerless-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ef0ceb143\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Peerless\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html;charset=UTF-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e \u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-peerless-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=7a7792597\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Peerless\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-peerless-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=75d851a05\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Peerless\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":49227139907817,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49227139940585,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_33968136-145c-4f97-9d9e-fd59d1e9361a.jpg?v=1761074396"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-peerless-red-label-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Peerless Red Label\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eMeet the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e2025 Peerless Red Label, a purposeful blend marrying Yi Wu’s round, honeyed sweetness with Bulang’s depth and backbone. Built from select ripe pu-erh lots (crafted first as mao cha, then wet-piled\/wo dui in the classic Menghai tradition) and pressed into 357 g cakes with artwork by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/benchpillow\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBenjamin Denkert\u003c\/a\u003e. Red Label is tuned for a touch less bitterness than Gold Label, with a thick, sweet fruit counterpoint that blooms as the cup cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"839\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year we made two Peerless blends!\u003cbr data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"821\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eGold Label:\u003c\/strong\u003e more dark-chocolate drive with a sweet after-finish.\u003cbr data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eRed Label:\u003c\/strong\u003e a touch\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eless bitter, with a thick, sweet fruit counterpoint.\u003cbr data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eBoth are designed to deepen in complexity as they age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eSignature blend architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yi Wu brings silky sweetness and perfume; Bulang contributes structure, depth, and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eClean, satisfying body:\u003c\/strong\u003e A viscous, syrupy liquor with plush fruit and low astringency, comforting yet complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eAge-worthy design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to integrate and round out with age: fruit grows darker (jujube\/plum), cocoa rounds, camphor coolness integrates over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stewed red fruit (plum\/jujube), cocoa nib, brown sugar, clean wood, a hint of camphor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep mahogany; thick, soupy texture with a smooth glide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet fruit core (plum\/black cherry) over molasses and malt; cocoa in the background; gentle herbal-camphor lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, sweet aftertaste with cooling retronasal notes; bright yet calming energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eBitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noticeably softer than Gold Label, fruit carries, bitterness frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select Yi Wu \u0026amp; Bulang ripe pu-erh materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mao cha → wo dui (wet-piled) in Menghai style → rested → pressed (2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357 g tea cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003e(Shou thrives on heat. Good water = better sweetness.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003e6–7 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003eBoiling (100 °C \/ 212 °F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003eTwo fast rinses, then \u003cstrong data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003e10s • 12s • 15s • 20s • 25s…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003e8–12 infusions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Early steeps: plush fruit + molasses; later: cocoa, cedar, gentle camphor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003e4–5 g \/ 300 mL (10 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003e96–100 °C • 3–4 min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003e2–3 infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding 30–45s each round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003e1.2–1.6 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003e95–100 °C \u003cstrong data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003e• \u003c\/strong\u003e30-60 min\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003eNo rinses; top up as you sip. Ultra-easy, fruit-forward comfort cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2667\"\u003eIced \/ flash-chill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003eBrew western slightly stronger; pour over ice. Plush, cocoa-tinged fruit with zero rough edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2899\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2899\"\u003eGreat with butter cookies, roasted nuts, dark chocolate with dried cherry, or Taiwanese pineapple cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003eA friendly daily shou and a perfect foil to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"2969\"\u003ePeerless Gold Label\u003c\/strong\u003e in side-by-side tastings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3200\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3037\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3037\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3028\"\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3200\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3060\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store cool, dry, odor-free, away from light; allow gentle airflow. Expect fruit to deepen and texture to grow silkier over \u003cstrong data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3199\"\u003e3–10+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3279\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3279\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 “Peerless Red Label” Ripe Pu-erh (Shou)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3280\" data-end=\"3313\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3282\" data-end=\"3313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3282\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yi Wu × Bulang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3314\" data-end=\"3380\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3328\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mao cha → wo dui (wet-piled) → pressed (2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3476\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3395\"\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Less bitter than Gold Label; thick, sweet fruit core; cocoa in support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3513\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3494\"\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357 g per cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3667\"\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/benchpillow\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3688\"\u003eBenjamin Denkert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3745\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3528\"\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e A plush, fruit-forward \u003cstrong data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3574\"\u003ePeerless Red Label, \u003c\/strong\u003eYi Wu sweetness meeting Bulang depth, delivering a thick, soupy body, gentle bitterness, and a long, sweet aftertaste that will only get more harmonious with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a list of the previously released Peerless pressings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-peerless-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=8019c3568\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Peerless\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-bronze-label-peerless-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=8019c3568\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bronze Label Peerless\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2021-yunnan-sourcing-peerless-red-label-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=8019c3568\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e2021 Yunnan Sourcing \"Peerless Red Label\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-peerless-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ef0ceb143\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Peerless\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html;charset=UTF-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-peerless-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=7a7792597\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Peerless\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-peerless-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=75d851a05\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Peerless\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":49227143774441,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49227143807209,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_8cb04d5a-6169-4396-a0c9-92fc3ddd7153.jpg?v=1761074520"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-bai-cha-wild-arbor-white-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Bai Cha\" Wild Arbor White Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is made entirely from first flush of Spring 2024 high altitude Wu Liang mountain tea. The tea was processed into white tea using shade-drying and is from the same plants as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/new-products\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Mountain\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Wu Liang mountains peak out at about 3300 meters, making them the highest mountains in Simao prefecture. The Wu Liang mountain range is in the county of Jingdong which borders both Lincang and Dali prefectures. This tea is grown in the area of Wu Liang known as Zhong Cang village (中仓村) at an altitude of 2300 meters making this some of the highest altitude pu-erh in existence. Due to the high altitude most of the tea trees in this area are a naturally occurring hybrid of large and small leaf (sinensis and var. assamica). The trees are healthy 200 year old trees growing naturally on steep hillsides and ridges. These tea gardens are arguably some of the remotest tea gardens in all of Yunnan. Lack of roads and access has kept the environment of this area in good condition, mao cha prices are significantly lower than comparable Banna teas, making this an incredible bargain!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tea itself is aromatic with hints of orchid aroma (兰香), and a strong mouth-feel. Even when young this tea is full in the mouth giving the drinker a persistent warmth and lubricated mouth feel. It brews evenly across 10 to 15 infusions, never too harsh and neither dropping off suddenly, thus revealing the healthy characteristics of the trees and environment from which it came. This tea will develop gracefully through years building its character and providing the drinker with ever more complex textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea was compressed in a small tea factory near Kunming where stone presses were used. Low temperature drying (about 35C) was used to dry these cakes after the compression process thus preserving their integrity! The cakes are wrapped in Dai Minority hand-made paper and then bundled into bamboo leaf \"tongs\" with seven cakes per tong. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn total just 100 kilograms of this tea has been produced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet Weight:  357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003cbr\u003eHarvest time:  April 2025\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Area:  Zhong Cang village of Wu Liang mountains, Jingdong county of Simao\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Illustration by Anna Malec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow are the previous releases of Wu Liang Mountain tea cakes under the Yunnan Sourcing Brand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-aged-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=c0f17873a\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Mountain\" Aged Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e (2007 material)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2010-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-shan-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" class=\"title\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2010-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-shan-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" class=\"title\"\u003e2010 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Shan\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2012-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" class=\"title\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2012-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" class=\"title\"\u003e2012 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Mountain\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2014-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" class=\"title\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2014-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" class=\"title\"\u003e2014 Yunnan Sourcing Wu Liang Mountain Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2015-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" class=\"title\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2015-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" class=\"title\"\u003e2015 Yunnan Sourcing Wu Liang Mountain Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" class=\"title\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" class=\"title\"\u003e2016 Yunnan Sourcing Wu Liang Mountain Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=10\u0026amp;_sid=ed5fb69d9\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=10\u0026amp;_sid=ed5fb69d9\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Mountain\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=c0f17873a\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Mountain\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-1?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e05a14c45\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=32768944636007\"\u003e2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Mountain\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=ef688197f\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=44450596520135\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Mountain\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-bai-cha-wild-arbor-white-tea-cake?_pos=11\u0026amp;_sid=ef688197f\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=44473848332487\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Bai Cha\" Wild Arbor White Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":49263147417833,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49263147450601,"sku":null,"price":6.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_1174b.jpg?v=1761669049"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Mountain\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is made entirely from first flush of Spring 2025 high altitude Wu Liang mountain tea. The Wu Liang mountains peak out at about 3300 meters, making them the highest mountains in Simao prefecture. The Wu Liang mountain range is in the county of Jingdong which borders both Lincang and Dali prefectures. This tea is grown in the area of Wu Liang known as Zhong Cang village (中仓村) at an altitude of 2300 meters making this some of the highest altitude pu-erh in existence. Due to the high altitude most of the tea trees in this area are a naturally occurring hybrid of large and small leaf (sinensis and var. assamica). The trees are healthy 200 year old trees growing naturally on steep hillsides and ridges. These tea gardens are arguably some of the remotest tea gardens in all of Yunnan. Lack of roads and access has kept the environment of this area in good condition, mao cha prices are significantly lower than comparable Banna teas, making this an incredible bargain!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tea itself is aromatic with hints of orchid aroma (兰香), and a strong mouth-feel. Even when young this tea is full in the mouth giving the drinker a persistent warmth and lubricated mouth feel. It brews evenly across 10 to 15 infusions, never too harsh and neither dropping off suddenly, thus revealing the healthy characteristics of the trees and environment from which it came. This tea will develop gracefully through years building its character and providing the drinker with ever more complex textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice and prolonged mouthfeel coupled with noticeable but not overpowering cha qi. Very infusable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea was compressed in a small tea factory near Kunming where stone presses were used. Low temperature drying (about 35C) was used to dry these cakes after the compression process thus preserving their integrity! The cakes are wrapped in Dai Minority hand-made paper and then bundled into bamboo leaf \"tongs\" with seven cakes per tong. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn total just 150 kilograms of this tea has been produced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet Weight:  357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003cbr\u003eHarvest time:  April 2025\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Area:  Zhong Cang village of Wu Liang mountains, Jingdong county of Simao\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Illustration by Anna Malec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow are the previous releases of Wu Liang Mountain tea cakes under the Yunnan Sourcing Brand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-aged-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=c0f17873a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Mountain\" Aged Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e (2007 material)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2010-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-shan-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2010-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-shan-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e2010 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Shan\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2012-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2012-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e2012 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Mountain\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2014-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2014-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e2014 Yunnan Sourcing Wu Liang Mountain Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2015-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2015-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e2015 Yunnan Sourcing Wu Liang Mountain Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e2016 Yunnan Sourcing Wu Liang Mountain Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=10\u0026amp;_sid=ed5fb69d9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=10\u0026amp;_sid=ed5fb69d9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Mountain\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=c0f17873a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Mountain\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-1?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e05a14c45\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=32768944636007\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Mountain\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=ef688197f\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=44450596520135\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Mountain\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-bai-cha-wild-arbor-white-tea-cake?_pos=11\u0026amp;_sid=ef688197f\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=44473848332487\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Bai Cha\" Wild Arbor White Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":49263149187305,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49263149220073,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_c3aaf6e3-5642-40ca-be7b-d8ae374e78a6.jpg?v=1761669223"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuan Zao Shu village is one of the most remote villages in the Jinggu area, taking nearly 2 hours from Jinggu town to arrive there. The winding dirt roads stop about 5 kilometers before you arrive and the remaining distance must be traversed by foot. Suan Zao Shu village lies at an altitude of 1800 meters and is home to tea trees ranging in age from 50 years up to 400 years. Our Suan Zao Shu tea cake is made from tea leaves harvested from 200-300 year old tea trees in the Li family tea garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuan Zao Shu tea is very strong in flavor, aroma and cha qi. The flavor is that of fruit with a honey-like sweetness and a touch of sour, as well as having a bitter and savory edge as well that adds to its depth. The aroma is hard to describe, brothy and mushroom-like. This tea has a very strong mouth-feel, returning taste (hui gan) and the cha qi is a bit stupefying (in a good way). The brewed leaves are mostly dark olive in color, large (in scale), thick and stout stemmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"945\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1567\" data-start=\"965\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"965\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1000\" data-start=\"967\"\u003eRemote, high-mountain origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean air and big day–night swings at ~1,800 m; access is on foot for the last stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1288\" data-start=\"1129\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1288\" data-start=\"1131\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1131\"\u003eTrue old-arbor material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1190\" data-start=\"1170\"\u003e200–300-year-old\u003c\/strong\u003e trees in the Li family garden—thick, sturdy, energy-rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1441\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1441\" data-start=\"1291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1313\" data-start=\"1291\"\u003eTraditional craft:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1314\"\u003eStone-pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e sheng to protect the mostly intact sets and encourage graceful aging.\u003cstrong data-end=\"1464\" data-start=\"1444\"\u003eTiny production:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1480\" data-start=\"1465\"\u003e60 kg total\u003c\/strong\u003e—a focused expression of this famous Jinggu site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1585\" data-start=\"1569\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2196\" data-start=\"1586\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1721\" data-start=\"1586\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1721\" data-start=\"1588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1598\" data-start=\"1588\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild honey, white mushroom\/broth, fresh hay, dried jujube, light woodland florals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1843\" data-start=\"1722\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1843\" data-start=\"1724\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1735\" data-start=\"1724\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold deepening toward light amber; bright clarity; medium body with a silken, mouth-filling texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2026\" data-start=\"1844\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2026\" data-start=\"1846\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1857\" data-start=\"1846\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed fruit with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1901\" data-start=\"1879\"\u003etouch of sour\/tang\u003c\/strong\u003e, sugarcane, meadow herbs; tidy vegetal bitterness and a faint savory edge for depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2196\" data-start=\"2027\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2196\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2047\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, cooling \u003cstrong data-end=\"2073\" data-start=\"2062\"\u003ehui-gan\u003c\/strong\u003e with persistent \u003cstrong data-end=\"2102\" data-start=\"2090\"\u003eshengjin\u003c\/strong\u003e and a notable, “stupefying (in a good way)” \u003cstrong data-end=\"2157\" data-start=\"2147\"\u003echa qi\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2333\" data-start=\"2311\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3144\" data-start=\"2334\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2477\" data-start=\"2334\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2477\" data-start=\"2336\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2355\" data-start=\"2336\"\u003eVillage \/ Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2372\" data-start=\"2356\"\u003eSuan Zao Shu\u003c\/strong\u003e, Jinggu, Yunnan (final 5 km on foot) • \u003cstrong data-end=\"2424\" data-start=\"2412\"\u003e~1,800 m\u003c\/strong\u003e elevation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2579\" data-start=\"2478\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2579\" data-start=\"2480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2490\" data-start=\"2480\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2518\" data-start=\"2491\"\u003eOld arbor (200–300 yrs)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Li family garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2672\" data-start=\"2580\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2672\" data-start=\"2582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2593\" data-start=\"2582\"\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2608\" data-start=\"2594\"\u003eApril 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e (first-flush spring).\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2796\" data-start=\"2673\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2796\" data-start=\"2675\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2685\" data-start=\"2675\"\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked • sun-withered • rolled • sun-dried • \u003cstrong data-end=\"2753\" data-start=\"2736\"\u003estone-pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2935\" data-start=\"2797\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2935\" data-start=\"2799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2808\" data-start=\"2799\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2818\" data-start=\"2809\"\u003e250 g\u003c\/strong\u003e cake (\u003cstrong data-end=\"2857\" data-start=\"2825\"\u003e7 cakes per bamboo-leaf tong\u003c\/strong\u003e) • \u003cstrong data-end=\"2882\" data-start=\"2861\"\u003eTotal production:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2892\" data-start=\"2883\"\u003e60 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3026\" data-start=\"2936\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3026\" data-start=\"2938\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2957\" data-start=\"2938\"\u003eWrapper design:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2983\" data-start=\"2958\"\u003eElena Marie Honzáková\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3144\" data-start=\"3027\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3144\" data-start=\"3029\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3046\" data-start=\"3029\"\u003eQuality note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Batch tested against \u003cstrong data-end=\"3086\" data-start=\"3068\"\u003e404 pesticides\u003c\/strong\u003e to EU MRL limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3162\" data-start=\"3146\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3249\" data-start=\"3163\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"3249\" data-start=\"3163\"\u003e(Great water helps. Keep the first steeps short to highlight sweetness and perfume.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3277\" data-start=\"3251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3275\" data-start=\"3251\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3530\" data-start=\"3278\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3298\" data-start=\"3278\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3298\" data-start=\"3280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3296\" data-start=\"3280\"\u003e6 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3329\" data-start=\"3299\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3329\" data-start=\"3301\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3327\" data-start=\"3301\"\u003e98–100 °C (208–212 °F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3422\" data-start=\"3330\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3422\" data-start=\"3332\"\u003eQuick rinse, then \u003cstrong data-end=\"3379\" data-start=\"3350\"\u003e5s • 8s • 10s • 12s • 15s\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding gradually for \u003cstrong data-end=\"3419\" data-start=\"3402\"\u003e10+ infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3530\" data-start=\"3423\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3530\" data-start=\"3425\"\u003eEarly: floral–honey and cane sweetness; mid: greener herb and citrus pith; late: mineral and gentle wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3545\" data-start=\"3532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3543\" data-start=\"3532\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3697\" data-start=\"3546\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3605\" data-start=\"3546\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3605\" data-start=\"3548\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3574\" data-start=\"3548\"\u003e3–4 g \/ 300 mL (10 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e • \u003cstrong data-end=\"3589\" data-start=\"3577\"\u003e95–98 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e • \u003cstrong data-end=\"3603\" data-start=\"3592\"\u003e2–3 min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3697\" data-start=\"3606\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3697\" data-start=\"3608\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3625\" data-start=\"3608\"\u003e2–3 infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding 20–30s each round. Favor shorter times to keep bitterness tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3718\" data-start=\"3699\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3716\" data-start=\"3699\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3825\" data-start=\"3719\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3758\" data-start=\"3719\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3758\" data-start=\"3721\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3741\" data-start=\"3721\"\u003e1–1.2 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e • \u003cstrong data-end=\"3756\" data-start=\"3744\"\u003e90–95 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3825\" data-start=\"3759\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3825\" data-start=\"3761\"\u003eTop up as you sip. Calm, honeyed meadow with a clean green snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3842\" data-start=\"3827\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3840\" data-start=\"3827\"\u003eCold brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3974\" data-start=\"3843\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3910\" data-start=\"3843\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3910\" data-start=\"3845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3861\" data-start=\"3845\"\u003e8–10 g \/ 1 L\u003c\/strong\u003e • room-temp water • refrigerate \u003cstrong data-end=\"3907\" data-start=\"3894\"\u003e6–8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3974\" data-start=\"3911\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3974\" data-start=\"3913\"\u003eCrisp florals, cucumber-mint cool, and a clean, sweet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3998\" data-start=\"3976\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4228\" data-start=\"3999\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4228\" data-start=\"3999\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4228\" data-start=\"4001\"\u003eKeep snacks neutral—plain nuts, mild crackers, fresh pear—so Suan Zao Shu’s perfume and structure take center stage. Ideal for focused gongfu sessions or comparative tastings with your \u003cstrong data-end=\"4217\" data-start=\"4186\"\u003eSuan Zao Shu white or black\u003c\/strong\u003e pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4245\" data-start=\"4230\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4603\" data-start=\"4246\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4270\" data-start=\"4246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4270\" data-start=\"4248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4261\" data-start=\"4248\"\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4473\" data-start=\"4271\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4473\" data-start=\"4273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4293\" data-start=\"4273\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store cool, dry, odor-free, away from light; allow normal airflow. This cake is poised for steady development over \u003cstrong data-end=\"4424\" data-start=\"4409\"\u003e3–10+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e as bitterness mellows and honey\/jujube deepen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4690\" data-start=\"4620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4690\" data-start=\"4622\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4631\" data-start=\"4622\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 \u003cstrong data-end=\"4655\" data-start=\"4637\"\u003e“Suan Zao Shu”\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Arbor \u003cstrong data-end=\"4688\" data-start=\"4666\"\u003eRaw Pu-erh (Sheng)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4786\" data-start=\"4691\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4786\" data-start=\"4693\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4704\" data-start=\"4693\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"4715\" data-start=\"4705\"\u003eJinggu\u003c\/strong\u003e, Yunnan (remote mountain village; final 5 km on foot) • \u003cstrong data-end=\"4784\" data-start=\"4772\"\u003e~1,800 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4844\" data-start=\"4787\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4844\" data-start=\"4789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4799\" data-start=\"4789\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"4820\" data-start=\"4800\"\u003e200–300-year-old\u003c\/strong\u003e old-arbor (Li family)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4876\" data-start=\"4845\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4876\" data-start=\"4847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4859\" data-start=\"4847\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"4874\" data-start=\"4860\"\u003eApril 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4930\" data-start=\"4877\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4930\" data-start=\"4879\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4891\" data-start=\"4879\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional sheng; \u003cstrong data-end=\"4928\" data-start=\"4911\"\u003estone-pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4992\" data-start=\"4931\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4992\" data-start=\"4933\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4948\" data-start=\"4933\"\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"4958\" data-start=\"4949\"\u003e250 g\u003c\/strong\u003e per cake (\u003cstrong data-end=\"4989\" data-start=\"4969\"\u003e7 cakes per tong\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5028\" data-start=\"4993\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5028\" data-start=\"4995\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5010\" data-start=\"4995\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"5026\" data-start=\"5011\"\u003e60 kg total\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"5120\" data-start=\"5029\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5120\" data-start=\"5031\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5043\" data-start=\"5031\"\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artwork by \u003cstrong data-end=\"5080\" data-start=\"5055\"\u003eElena Marie Honzáková\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5419\" data-start=\"5122\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5135\" data-start=\"5122\"\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e A remote-mountain, old-arbor \u003cstrong data-end=\"5181\" data-start=\"5165\"\u003eSuan Zao Shu\u003c\/strong\u003e sheng—honeyed fruit and meadow sweetness over savory–brothy aromatics, tidy green bitterness, and a long, cooling \u003cstrong data-end=\"5307\" data-start=\"5296\"\u003ehui-gan\u003c\/strong\u003e with commanding \u003cstrong data-end=\"5334\" data-start=\"5324\"\u003echa qi\u003c\/strong\u003e—stone-pressed and produced in tiny quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevious Yunnan Sourcing pressings of Suan Zao Shu are listed below:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=c55a07b3f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2016 Yunnan Sourcing \"Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2017-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c55a07b3f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2017-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c55a07b3f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2017 Yunnan Sourcing \"Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=c55a07b3f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=c55a07b3f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=c55a07b3f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=c55a07b3f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e59aa0640\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e59aa0640\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2021-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0b0a3d07d\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2021 Yunnan Sourcing \"Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2021-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=0b0a3d07d\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e2021 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=5850f84e2\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=167e2a89f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=167e2a89f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=56242b17f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-white-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=56242b17f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor White Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-black-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=56242b17f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Black Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-suan-zao-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=56242b17f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Suan Zao Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":49263153316073,"sku":null,"price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49263153348841,"sku":null,"price":11.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_fad099a5-d8e9-4edd-899b-df86160e96ae.jpg?v=1761669391"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-ba-wang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ba Wang\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a premium blend that we've named \"Ba Wang\" 霸王, which means something like \"Badass King.\" \"Ba Wang\" is a sort of neo-classical pu-erh tea cake title. After all, imitation can be the highest form of flattery! Although there are many cakes called \"Ba Wang,\" I think you'll agree ours is among the best!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposed of tea from 6 different villages (Menghai, Simao, and Lincang), this cake is bitter, sweet and chocolatey with warm cha qi, thick body and a long-lasting mouthfeel. We think you'll enjoy this tea and consider it worthy of adding to your collection for aging. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 Grams per Cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Designed by Giovanni Crispino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressed on July 6th 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly 285 kilograms in total (1140 cakes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevious pressings of \"Ba Wang\" can be found here:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-ba-wang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cb216699b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ba Wang\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2021-yunnan-sourcing-ba-wang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ca48080de\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2021 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ba Wang\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-ba-wang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=95c12fc3b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ba Wang\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-ba-wang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=b2dd645ef\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ba Wang\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":49263156363497,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49263156396265,"sku":null,"price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_828bde17-f2db-4a7d-b5e7-47dda91a475b.jpg?v=1761669536"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Da Qing Gu Shu\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDa Qing Gu Shu (Da Qing Old Tree) is made from old tree tea leaves picked from the first flush of Spring. Da Qing village is a remote area located in Jinggu County (Simao) with unadulterated tea trees growing on the nearby hillsides. The leaves for this production are from one family whose trees are the oldest in the area. The age of the trees is between 100-300 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe tea is perfectly balanced and is very stable through many infusions. Bitterness, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eastringency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, sweet, spicy and floral all at once with long lasting taste and feeling in the mouth, throat and body long after drinking it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril 2025 Harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery limited quantity one family production!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50kg in total produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Design by Meredith Dillman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevious Productions of Yunnan Sourcing \"Da Qing Gu Shu\" can be found here:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=a08fdbdd5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Da Qing Gu Shu\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=6cc4d67d9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Da Qing Gu Shu\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=687d5d29e\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Da Qing Gu Shu\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=fd1e48bcf\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=32768983957607\" class=\"title\"\u003e2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Da Qing Gu Shu\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=7e4048392\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=7e4048392\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Da Qing Gu Shu\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=7e4048392\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=7e4048392\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Da Qing Gu Shu\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=7\u0026amp;_sid=7e4048392\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=7\u0026amp;_sid=7e4048392\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Da Qing Gu Shu\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2017-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=7e4048392\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2017-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=7e4048392\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2017 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Da Qing Gu Shu\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2017-yunnan-sourcing-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=7e4048392\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2017-yunnan-sourcing-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=7e4048392\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2017 Yunnan Sourcing \"Da Qing Gu Shu\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=7e4048392\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=7e4048392\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2016 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Da Qing Gu Shu\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=7e4048392\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=7e4048392\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2016 Yunnan Sourcing \"Da Qing Gu Shu\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2015-yunnan-sourcing-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=7e4048392\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2015-yunnan-sourcing-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=7e4048392\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2015 Yunnan Sourcing \"Da Qing Gu Shu\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2014-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=17\u0026amp;_sid=7e4048392\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2014-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-da-qing-gu-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=17\u0026amp;_sid=7e4048392\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2014 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Da Qing Gu Shu\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":49263157641449,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49263157674217,"sku":null,"price":8.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_b9d0bcdc-0088-487c-8ec8-57bd1cbb41d0.jpg?v=1761669675"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-jinggu-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Jinggu Ye Sheng Cha\" Wild Tree Purple Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn incredibly fantastic raw Pu-erh made from Wild Pu-erh tree leaves that have a dark purple color. This 野生茶 (Wild Tea) is naturally dark in color, and is heavy in anti-oxidants and catechins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYe Sheng \"野生“ varietal aka \"Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze var. assamica (J. Masters) Kitam.\" is a primeval varietal that pre-dates Camellia Sinensis var. Assamica and is a naturally occuring non hybridized varietal. Its potency in cha qi arises from its unadulterated nature. It is naturally bug repellent, and grows wild in the forests of Yunnan at an altitude of 1600-2200 meters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quality of the leaves and the meticulous processing ensures excellent storage and aging potential. The infused liquor is bright and is almost completely without bitterness. There is a strong full taste in the mouth and a warm stimulating feel in the mouth and body after drinking this tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Jinggu Wild Tree Purple \"Ye Sheng\" is very different from other Purple Pu-erh varietals we have offered before. It's heavy and sweet with a flower and fruit aroma. It grows near Ye Zhu Tang village in Jinggu county.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProducer: Yunnan Sourcing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage: Spring 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 357 Grams per cake (7 Cakes per Bamboo Leaf Tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 Kilograms in total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction area: Ye Zhu Tang Village, Jinggu County of Simao Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper design by Chengyi Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":49263162065129,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49263162097897,"sku":null,"price":9.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_cd0d7500-da81-4725-8bf2-13673a256a70.jpg?v=1761669864"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-ba-nuo-village-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ba Nuo Village\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eBa Nuo Village is a small remote village about 10 kilometers (as the crow flies) from Bing Dao village in Mengku county (for map\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/earth.google.com\/web\/@23.66993026,99.94496524,1951.93113592a,3655.49012756d,35y,59.47158518h,44.9907806t,0r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e). Our Ba Nuo village tea is picked from wild arbor tea trees and bushes growing at 2100 meters altitude!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick, burly and aromatic tea. Has much of the typical Mengku character, strong taste, lasting aroma and a cooling mouth-feel. A unique and enjoyable tea with plenty of character and complexity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA total of 40 kilograms in total was produced. We pressed these tea cakes with a stone-press and used low-temperature drying to preserve the integrity of the tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet Weight:  357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003cbr\u003eHarvest time:  April 2025\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Area:  Ba Nuo Village, Mengku County, Lincang Prefecture\u003cbr\u003eTotal Production amount:  40 kilograms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Design by Meredith Dillman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevious Productions of this tea are available here:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-ba-nuo-village-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" class=\"title\"\u003e2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ba Nuo Village\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2021-yunnan-sourcing-ba-nuo-village-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=8dfd630a5\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=40915580420295\"\u003e2021 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ba Nuo Village\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-ba-nuo-village-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=45a3f8611\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ba Nuo Village\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-ba-nuo-village-black-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=45a3f8611\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ba Nuo Village\" Black Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory and has passed the MRL limits for 404 pesticide residues as established by the EU Food and Safety commission. For more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/en\/content\/20-eu-compliance\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":49263163343081,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49263163375849,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_97248780-eb84-4409-b9dd-fe70fc1f866e.jpg?v=1761670006"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-spring-morning-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Spring Morning\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a cake composed entirely of the \"huang pian\" (mature larger leaves) that were hand-plucked from the mao cha (loose leaf raw pu-erh) that composed our Spring 2025 Jinggu productions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese large leaves are entirely from wild arbor or ancient arbor tea trees and have a great deal of depth and flavor. They deliver a honey-like sweetness with a nice viscous lubricating mouth-feel. We've given this tea the name 春晓 which means \"Spring Morning\" because of its fresh but gentle character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 Grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Design and Illustration by Samantha Leonard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay 8th 2025 pressing (Spring 2025 harvested leaves)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/gEt9avredGM\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":49263167897833,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49263167930601,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_4463b.jpg?v=1761670142"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-meng-zhu-da-shan-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Meng Zhu Da Shan\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMeng Zhu Da Shan 勐主大山 is a mountainous area in the far northwest part of Jinggu near the border of Bang Dong county (Lincang) and Jinggu county (Simao). This area is remote and the altitude of this wild tea garden is about 1800 meters above sea level. The tea trees range in age from 100-200 years old and grow naturally. They are not tended much at all other than a thrice yearly path cleared by scythes to get to the area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMeng Zhu Da Shan has a unique character that has both sweetness and bitterness, sharing character with both Jinggu and Bang Dong teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStone-pressed in the traditional manner.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWrapper design by Giovanni Crispino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e50 kilograms in total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApril 2025 Harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":49263171764457,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49263171797225,"sku":null,"price":8.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_0168_0c45a430-1af6-49be-86e7-f587fe84313a.jpg?v=1761670434"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-bang-wai-mountain-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bang Wai Mountain\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eBang Wai Mountain is in the county of Lancang not too far from the Jingmai Mountains. Bang Wai tea, like Jingmai tea, is a naturally occurring mixed (large and small) leaf varietal that displays a floral sweet character juxtaposed against a hoppy bitterness. The aroma is high and bright, whereas the mouth-feel is thick, viscous and crisp, with a long-lasting sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are very pleased to offer a lovely tea from this unique and special place!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 Grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust 100 Kilograms in total produced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Flush of Spring 2025 tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWrapper Illustration by Anna Malec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":49263178612969,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49263178645737,"sku":null,"price":6.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_0152_b2e2173b-1bfa-4bd2-a27d-e03a45ad3276.jpg?v=1761670602"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-mengku-gu-shu-bai-cha-white-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Mengku Gu Shu Bai Cha\" White Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eFirst-flush Spring 2025 white tea from old-arbor gardens in Nuo Wu and Ba Wai villages (Mengku, Lincang). Picked and hand-processed by two families we’ve worked with for years, then sun-dried and pressed with a medium-plus compression to lock in aroma and set the tea up for graceful aging. In the cup it’s sweet, thick, and highly aromatic, with an unmistakable lift of cha qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"474\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"565\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eOld-arbor material from two family gardens in Mengku for depth, sweetness, and stamina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"668\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eMinimalist white-tea craft (long wither, sun-dry) preserves the tippy character and high aromatics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eMedium-plus compression encourages slow, even development over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eSmall production: 100 kg total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eAroma: wildflower honey, pear\/jujube, meadow florals, fresh hay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"934\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eLiquor: pale gold to light apricot; silky-thick, almost creamy texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eFlavor: honeyed sweetness and sugarcane over gentle herb and soft grain; a tidy green edge for structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel: long hui-gan, steady mouthwatering return, warm and buoyant cha qi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eArea: Nuo Wu and Ba Wai villages, Mengku County, Lincang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eSeason: April 2025 (first flush)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eCraft: hand-picked • long wither • sun-dried • pressed with medium-plus compression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e5–6 g per 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e90–98 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eOptional quick wake-up rinse. 5 s • 8 s • 10 s • 12 s • 15 s, then add gradually for 8–10 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e3 g per 300 ml (10 oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e90–95 °C for 2–3 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e2–3 infusions, adding 20–30 s each round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e1–1.2 g per 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e85–95 °C, top up as you sip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eEasy, honeyed, all-day drinker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eCold brew\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003e6–8 g per 1 L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eRefrigerate 6–8 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eCrisp, pear-honey sweetness with very low astringency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003eLovely with shortbread, lightly salted almonds, mild cheeses, or fresh pears. Great for quiet afternoon sessions and side-by-side tastings with your Mengku shengs to explore processing differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eCaffeine: Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003eStorage: Store in 50-65% RH and 70-90F, in an odor-free area, with minimal airflow.\u003cbr data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003ePrefer it to stay as is? Seal the cake. A clay jar or wooden box with minimal airflow is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eAging: built to integrate and round out with age; expect deeper honey\/jujube and an even silkier feel over 3–10+ years\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2542\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2542\"\u003eRegion: Mengku, Lincang (Yunnan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2579\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2579\"\u003eHarvest: April 2025, first flush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003eProcess: traditional Yunnan white tea (long wither, sun-dried), pressed cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003eNet weight: 357 g per cake (7 cakes per bamboo-leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003eTotal production: 100 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2795\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2795\"\u003eWrapper: illustration by Patrik Benedičič\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2936\"\u003eIn short: a family-made, old-arbor white tea from Mengku, thick, sweet, and aromatic now, with the compression and craft to age beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've also produced a similar tea from the same villages in previous years:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-mengku-gu-shu-bai-cha-white-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=62c14423d\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Mengku Gu Shu Bai Cha\" White Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html;charset=UTF-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-mengku-gu-shu-bai-cha-white-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c4ddd9dee\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Mengku Gu Shu Bai Cha\" White Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-mengku-gu-shu-bai-cha-white-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=0e45de83d\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=44675947364551\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Mengku Gu Shu Bai Cha\" White Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":49268427161833,"sku":null,"price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49268427194601,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_8567.jpg?v=1761755381"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-mo-lie-shan-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Mo Lie Shan\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"338\" data-start=\"76\"\u003eFrom Mo Lie Shan (also called \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Shangmulie,+Shuangjiang,+Lincang,+Yunnan,+China\/@23.7167337,99.8785836,4446m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x372bd365f26608b1:0x76fad1e666f7549!8m2!3d23.7211688!4d99.8727205?shorturl=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShang Mu Lie\u003c\/a\u003e) just south of Bingdao in Mengku, east of Bingdao Lake. Spring 2025 first flush from naturally grown 70–120 year trees around 1800 m. Pressed into compact 200 g cakes. Total production 40 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"359\" data-start=\"340\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"686\" data-start=\"360\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"450\" data-start=\"360\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"450\" data-start=\"362\"\u003eClassic Mengku mountain character from an area near Bingdao but with its own voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"532\" data-start=\"451\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"532\" data-start=\"453\"\u003eOld-arbor material at high elevation for thickness, stamina, and clean energy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"617\" data-start=\"533\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"617\" data-start=\"535\"\u003eFirst-flush pick with a potent cha qi and a distinctly cooling mouthfeel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"686\" data-start=\"618\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"686\" data-start=\"620\"\u003eSmall run and an age-worthy build that will reward patient storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"704\" data-start=\"688\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"705\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"707\"\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e: sweet wood, mountain honey, light wildflower, faint citrus peel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"855\" data-start=\"784\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"855\" data-start=\"786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"796\" data-start=\"786\"\u003eLiquor\u003c\/strong\u003e: bright gold with high clarity and a heavy, viscous body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"858\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"868\" data-start=\"858\"\u003eFlavor\u003c\/strong\u003e: firm early\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ebitterness that flips quickly to cane-sweetness; grain and light stone-fruit hints over a tidy mineral backbone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel\u003c\/strong\u003e: long\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ehui-gan, steady shengjin (mouth-watering return), and an active, warming energy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1138\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003eOrigin and processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1521\" data-start=\"1139\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1188\" data-start=\"1139\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1188\" data-start=\"1141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1149\" data-start=\"1141\"\u003eArea\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mo Lie Shan, Mengku County, Lincang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1189\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1204\" data-start=\"1191\"\u003eElevation\u003c\/strong\u003e: about 1800 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1265\" data-start=\"1221\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1265\" data-start=\"1223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1232\" data-start=\"1223\"\u003eTrees\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70–120 years, naturally grown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1304\" data-start=\"1266\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1304\" data-start=\"1268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1268\"\u003eSeason\u003c\/strong\u003e: April 2025 first flush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1398\" data-start=\"1305\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1398\" data-start=\"1307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1316\" data-start=\"1307\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/strong\u003e: hand-picked, sun-withered, hand-rolled, sun-dried, traditionally stone-pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1399\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1411\" data-start=\"1401\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200 g per cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1479\" data-start=\"1430\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1479\" data-start=\"1432\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1446\" data-start=\"1432\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40 kg total (about 200 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1521\" data-start=\"1480\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1521\" data-start=\"1482\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1493\" data-start=\"1482\"\u003eWrapper\u003c\/strong\u003e: Design by Patrik Benedičič\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1539\" data-start=\"1523\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1614\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1614\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003e(Great water helps. Keep early steeps short to let the sweetness bloom.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1628\" data-start=\"1616\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1626\" data-start=\"1616\"\u003eGongfu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1841\" data-start=\"1629\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1629\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1631\"\u003e6 g per 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1661\" data-start=\"1648\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1661\" data-start=\"1650\"\u003e98–100 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1765\" data-start=\"1662\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1765\" data-start=\"1664\"\u003eQuick rinse, then 5 s • 8 s • 10 s • 12 s • 15 s, adding a little time each round for 10+ infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1841\" data-start=\"1766\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1841\" data-start=\"1768\"\u003eIf the bite is too firm, brew at 95–96 °C or shorten the first two steeps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1856\" data-start=\"1843\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1854\" data-start=\"1843\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1944\" data-start=\"1857\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1857\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1859\"\u003e3–4 g per 300 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1904\" data-start=\"1878\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1904\" data-start=\"1880\"\u003e95–98 °C for 2:00–2:30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1944\" data-start=\"1905\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1944\" data-start=\"1907\"\u003e2–3 infusions, add 20–30 s each round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1965\" data-start=\"1946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1963\" data-start=\"1946\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2065\" data-start=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1988\" data-start=\"1966\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1988\" data-start=\"1968\"\u003e1–1.2 g per 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2020\" data-start=\"1989\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2020\" data-start=\"1991\"\u003e90–95 °C, top up as you sip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2065\" data-start=\"2021\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2065\" data-start=\"2023\"\u003eSmooth, sweet cup with a gentle green snap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2081\" data-start=\"2067\"\u003eAging notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2303\" data-start=\"2082\"\u003eYoung Mo Lie Shan shows decisive bitterness and strong perfume. With \u003cstrong data-end=\"2164\" data-start=\"2151\"\u003e3–8 years\u003c\/strong\u003e of clean storage expect more honey and cereal sweetness, softer edges, and deeper length. \u003cspan\u003eStore in 50-65% RH and 70-90F, in an odor-free area, with minimal airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2329\" data-start=\"2305\"\u003ePairing and occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2514\" data-start=\"2330\"\u003eGood with simple nuts, lightly salted crackers, or plain sponge cake. A great compare-and-contrast alongside \u003cstrong data-end=\"2450\" data-start=\"2439\"\u003eBingdao\u003c\/strong\u003e or other \u003cstrong data-end=\"2470\" data-start=\"2460\"\u003eMengku\u003c\/strong\u003e area shengs to explore sub-regional nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2530\" data-start=\"2516\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2780\" data-start=\"2531\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2580\" data-start=\"2531\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2580\" data-start=\"2533\"\u003eName: 2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Mo Lie Shan\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2621\" data-start=\"2581\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2621\" data-start=\"2583\"\u003eRegion: Mo Lie Shan, Mengku, Lincang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2658\" data-start=\"2622\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2658\" data-start=\"2624\"\u003eHarvest: April 2025, first flush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2693\" data-start=\"2659\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2693\" data-start=\"2661\"\u003eTrees: 70–120 years at ~1800 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2724\" data-start=\"2694\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2724\" data-start=\"2696\"\u003eNet weight: 200 g per cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2752\" data-start=\"2725\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2752\" data-start=\"2727\"\u003eTotal production: 40 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2780\" data-start=\"2753\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2780\" data-start=\"2755\"\u003eWrapper: Patrik Benedičič\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2937\" data-start=\"2782\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e a focused Mengku mountain sheng with real backbone, cooling lift, and long, sweet aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper is the same as our \u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2025-yunnan-sourcing-bing-dao-lao-zhai-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bing Dao Lao Zhai\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, but is differentiated by a hand-stamp in red ink with the characters \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e磨烈山.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (200 Grams)","offer_id":49928908800233,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49928908833001,"sku":null,"price":8.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_8974.jpg?v=1765553304"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-bing-dao-lao-zhai-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bing Dao Lao Zhai\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"460\" data-start=\"82\"\u003eMade entirely from first-flush spring 2025 leaves picked in\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eBing Dao Lao Zhai (the “old village” south of Bingdao Lake, Mengku). Trees range from roughly 100–300 years old and grow at high elevation under clean, cool conditions. Pressed into compact 200 g cakes; 20 kg total. This is our most expensive Lincang production to date, and one of the most captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"481\" data-start=\"462\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"922\" data-start=\"482\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"613\" data-start=\"482\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"613\" data-start=\"484\"\u003eTrue Bing Dao Lao Zhai material (distinct from the better-known Xin Zhai), with the area’s signature cool, crystalline profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"711\" data-start=\"614\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"711\" data-start=\"616\"\u003eOld-arbor leaf with a subtle-but-powerful character: the cha qi “creeps up,” then blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"803\" data-start=\"712\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"803\" data-start=\"714\"\u003eFirst-flush pick for purity, length, and a refined bitterness that supports complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"922\" data-start=\"804\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"922\" data-start=\"806\"\u003eCrafted for the long haul: clean processing and tight structure mean it’s built to age with grace and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"940\" data-start=\"924\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"941\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"941\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"953\" data-start=\"943\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e alpine flowers, rock sugar, fresh bamboo, faint citrus peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"1017\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"1019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1030\" data-start=\"1019\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e pale gold, very clear; thick and elegant on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"1089\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"1091\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1102\" data-start=\"1091\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e poised Bing Dao balance, cooling minty lift with sugarcane sweetness; measured bitterness and light astringency for structure; hints of white peach and sweet cereal in mid-steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1284\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1286\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1304\" data-start=\"1286\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e long, persistent hui-gan; pronounced shengjin (mouth-watering return); energetic cha qi that gathers as the session unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1455\" data-start=\"1431\"\u003eOrigin and processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1882\" data-start=\"1456\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1511\" data-start=\"1456\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1511\" data-start=\"1458\"\u003eArea: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1485\" data-start=\"1464\"\u003eBing Dao Lao Zhai\u003c\/strong\u003e, Mengku County, Lincang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1565\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1565\" data-start=\"1514\"\u003eElevation: high mountain zone around Bingdao Lake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1619\" data-start=\"1566\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1619\" data-start=\"1568\"\u003eTrees: roughly \u003cstrong data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003e100–300 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, naturally grown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1658\" data-start=\"1620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1658\" data-start=\"1622\"\u003eSeason: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1644\" data-start=\"1630\"\u003eApril 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e first flush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1746\" data-start=\"1659\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1746\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003eCraft: hand-picked • sun-withered • hand-rolled • sun-dried • traditionally pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1808\" data-start=\"1747\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1808\" data-start=\"1749\"\u003eFormat: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1766\" data-start=\"1757\"\u003e200 g\u003c\/strong\u003e per cake (5 cakes per bamboo-leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1840\" data-start=\"1809\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1840\" data-start=\"1811\"\u003eTotal production: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1838\" data-start=\"1829\"\u003e20 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1882\" data-start=\"1841\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1882\" data-start=\"1843\"\u003eWrapper: design by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1882\" data-start=\"1862\"\u003ePatrik Benedičič\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1900\" data-start=\"1884\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1901\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1901\"\u003e(Great water helps. Keep early steeps short to showcase the cool sweetness.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2005\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2215\" data-start=\"2008\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2026\" data-start=\"2008\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2026\" data-start=\"2010\"\u003e6 g per 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2040\" data-start=\"2027\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2040\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003e98–100 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2129\" data-start=\"2041\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2129\" data-start=\"2043\"\u003eQuick rinse, then 5 s • 8 s • 10 s • 12 s • 15 s, adding gradually for 10+ infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2215\" data-start=\"2130\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2215\" data-start=\"2132\"\u003eIf you prefer less bite, try 95–96 °C or shave 1–2 seconds off the first two pours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2230\" data-start=\"2217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2228\" data-start=\"2217\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2318\" data-start=\"2231\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2251\" data-start=\"2231\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2251\" data-start=\"2233\"\u003e3–4 g per 300 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2278\" data-start=\"2252\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2278\" data-start=\"2254\"\u003e95–98 °C for 2:00–2:30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2318\" data-start=\"2279\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2318\" data-start=\"2281\"\u003e2–3 infusions, add 20–30 s each round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2339\" data-start=\"2320\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2337\" data-start=\"2320\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2445\" data-start=\"2340\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2362\" data-start=\"2340\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2362\" data-start=\"2342\"\u003e1–1.2 g per 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2394\" data-start=\"2363\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2394\" data-start=\"2365\"\u003e90–95 °C, top up as you sip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2445\" data-start=\"2395\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2445\" data-start=\"2397\"\u003eCool, sugarcane-sweet cup with a tidy green snap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2461\" data-start=\"2447\"\u003eAging notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2705\" data-start=\"2462\"\u003eEarly sessions show restrained bitterness and a very cooling, crystalline profile. With \u003cstrong data-end=\"2564\" data-start=\"2550\"\u003e3–10 years\u003c\/strong\u003e of clean storage, expect deeper honeyed sweetness, silkier texture, and even longer finish. \u003cspan\u003eStore in 50-65% RH and 70-90F, in an odor-free area, with minimal airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2731\" data-start=\"2707\"\u003ePairing and occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2979\" data-start=\"2732\"\u003ePerfect for quiet, focused sessions. Pairs well with neutral snacks, plain nuts, mild crackers, simple sponge cake, so the cool sweetness and length can shine. Excellent alongside other \u003cstrong data-end=\"2939\" data-start=\"2916\"\u003eMengku\/Bingdao-area\u003c\/strong\u003e shengs to explore village-level nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2995\" data-start=\"2981\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3252\" data-start=\"2996\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3051\" data-start=\"2996\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3051\" data-start=\"2998\"\u003eName: 2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bing Dao Lao Zhai\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3109\" data-start=\"3052\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3109\" data-start=\"3054\"\u003eRegion: Bing Dao Lao Zhai, Mengku, Lincang Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3146\" data-start=\"3110\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3146\" data-start=\"3112\"\u003eHarvest: April 2025, first flush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3196\" data-start=\"3147\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3196\" data-start=\"3149\"\u003eNet weight: 200 g per cake (5 cakes per tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3224\" data-start=\"3197\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3224\" data-start=\"3199\"\u003eTotal production: 20 kg (Just 100 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3252\" data-start=\"3225\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3252\" data-start=\"3227\"\u003eWrapper: Patrik Benedičič\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3403\" data-start=\"3254\"\u003eIn short: a refined Bing Dao Lao Zhai sheng, cooling, crystalline, and quietly powerful, with the structure and purity to evolve beautifully over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWrapper is the same as our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2025-yunnan-sourcing-mo-lie-shan-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" data-product-page-link=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Mo Lie Shan\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e, but is differentiated by a hand-stamp in red ink with the characters \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e冰岛老寨\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow are the previous releases of this tea under the Yunnan Sourcing Brand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-bing-dao-lao-zhai-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e2016 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bing Dao Lao Zhai\" Raw Pu-erh tea cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-bing-dao-lao-zhai-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-bing-dao-lao-zhai-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e2016 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Bing Dao Lao Zhai\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-bing-dao-lao-zhai-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=350945970\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-bing-dao-lao-zhai-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=350945970\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bing Dao Lao Zhai\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-bing-dao-lao-zhai-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=effa46524\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-bing-dao-lao-zhai-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=effa46524\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bing Dao Lao Zhai\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-bing-dao-lao-zhai-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=4ca4ef18d\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-bing-dao-lao-zhai-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=4ca4ef18d\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bing Dao Lao Zhai\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2021-yunnan-sourcing-bing-dao-lao-zhai-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-1?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c724f5fa9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2021-yunnan-sourcing-bing-dao-lao-zhai-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-1?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c724f5fa9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2021 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bing Dao Lao Zhai\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-bing-dao-lao-zhai-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=76ac563a7\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bing Dao Lao Zhai\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/dp2ne8yu4gsjq8ln-5869817.shopifypreview.com\/products\/2024-yunnan-sourcing-bing-dao-lao-zhai-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=25b9ace2f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bing Dao Lao Zhai\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory and has passed the MRL limits for 404 pesticide residues as established by the EU Food and Safety commission. For more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/en\/content\/20-eu-compliance\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (200 Grams)","offer_id":49928908865769,"sku":null,"price":136.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams Sample","offer_id":49928908931305,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_8967.jpg?v=1765553306"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-sanctuary-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Sanctuary\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"490\" data-start=\"64\"\u003eThe third “Sanctuary” release: a small-batch blend built from two separate wet piles, one from the Yi Wu area, the other from the Bu Lang area. We kept the cha tou (tea nuggets) in the mix for extra sweetness, body, and stamina. In the cup it’s smooth, fruity, chocolatey, and creamy,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"490\" data-start=\"64\"\u003eLively on the palate with a soothing finish. Each cake ships in a matching gift box featuring the full, uncropped illustration by Fionn Jordan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"511\" data-start=\"492\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"512\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"616\" data-start=\"512\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"616\" data-start=\"514\"\u003eTwo-terroir architecture: Yi Wu brings round sweetness and perfume; Bu Lang adds depth and backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"725\" data-start=\"617\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"725\" data-start=\"619\"\u003eCha tou included: natural “nuggets” from the pile add syrupy sweetness and endurance across many steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"726\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"728\"\u003eClean, plush fermentation for an ultra-smooth, comfort-first profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"800\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"802\"\u003eReady to drink now but will develop additional depth and complexity with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"885\" data-start=\"869\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1224\" data-start=\"886\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"963\" data-start=\"886\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"963\" data-start=\"888\"\u003eAroma: cocoa, red date\/jujube, brown sugar, cedar with a hint of camphor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1033\" data-start=\"964\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1033\" data-start=\"966\"\u003eLiquor: deep mahogany; thick, “soupy” texture with a silky glide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1161\" data-start=\"1034\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1161\" data-start=\"1036\"\u003eFlavor: dark chocolate and malt up front; ripe stone fruit and molasses through the mid-palate; gentle herbal-cooling lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1224\" data-start=\"1162\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1224\" data-start=\"1164\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel: long, sweet aftertaste; calming, cozy energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1248\" data-start=\"1226\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1515\" data-start=\"1249\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1312\" data-start=\"1249\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1312\" data-start=\"1251\"\u003eAreas: Yi Wu (Xishuangbanna) + Bu Lang (Menghai) components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1382\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1382\" data-start=\"1315\"\u003eType: ripe (shou) pu-erh from two small wet-pile batches (wo dui)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1435\" data-start=\"1383\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1435\" data-start=\"1385\"\u003eForm: 357 g cake; cha tou intentionally retained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1453\" data-start=\"1436\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1453\" data-start=\"1438\"\u003ePressed: 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1515\" data-start=\"1454\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1515\" data-start=\"1456\"\u003ePackaging: matching gift box included (not sold separately)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1533\" data-start=\"1517\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1556\" data-start=\"1534\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1769\" data-start=\"1557\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1577\" data-start=\"1557\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1577\" data-start=\"1559\"\u003e6–7 g per 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1598\" data-start=\"1578\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1598\" data-start=\"1580\"\u003e100 °C (boiling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1695\" data-start=\"1599\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1695\" data-start=\"1601\"\u003eTwo quick rinses, then 10 s • 12 s • 15 s • 20 s • 25 s, adding as you go for 8–12 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1769\" data-start=\"1696\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1769\" data-start=\"1698\"\u003eTip: if you want even more creaminess, extend mid–late steeps slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1771\"\u003eWestern \/ mug\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1888\" data-start=\"1787\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1815\" data-start=\"1787\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1815\" data-start=\"1789\"\u003e4–5 g per 300 ml (10 oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1845\" data-start=\"1816\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1845\" data-start=\"1818\"\u003e96–100 °C for 3–4 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1888\" data-start=\"1846\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1888\" data-start=\"1848\"\u003e2–3 infusions, adding 30–45 s each round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1905\" data-start=\"1890\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1998\" data-start=\"1906\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1928\" data-start=\"1906\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1928\" data-start=\"1908\"\u003e1–1.2 g per 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1998\" data-start=\"1929\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1998\" data-start=\"1931\"\u003e95–100 °C, no rinse; top up as you sip for a chocolatey, smooth cup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2020\" data-start=\"2000\"\u003eIced \/ flash-chill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2104\" data-start=\"2021\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2104\" data-start=\"2021\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2104\" data-start=\"2023\"\u003eBrew western slightly stronger and pour over ice for a mellow, cocoa-sweet glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2128\" data-start=\"2106\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2324\" data-start=\"2129\"\u003eDark chocolate, roasted nuts, butter cookies, or dried figs. Ideal as a nightly wind-down, a rainy-day comfort tea, or a side-by-side with your Sanctuary earlier releases to compare blend intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2341\" data-start=\"2326\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2595\" data-start=\"2342\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2362\" data-start=\"2342\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2362\" data-start=\"2344\"\u003eCaffeine: medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2475\" data-start=\"2363\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2475\" data-start=\"2365\"\u003eGift box note: minor creases or cosmetic blemishes can occur in transit; replacement boxes aren’t available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2595\" data-start=\"2476\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2595\" data-start=\"2478\"\u003eCha tou = compact nuggets formed during fermentation; they brew slower at first, then release concentrated sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2611\" data-start=\"2597\"\u003eAging notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2803\" data-start=\"2612\"\u003eStore in 50–65% RH and 70–90F, in an odor-free area, with minimal airflow. Expect deeper jujube\/cocoa sweetness, silkier texture, and more integrated wood\/camphor over the next several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2819\" data-start=\"2805\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3090\" data-start=\"2820\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2865\" data-start=\"2820\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2865\" data-start=\"2822\"\u003eName: 2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Sanctuary\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2926\" data-start=\"2866\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2926\" data-start=\"2868\"\u003eBlend: Yi Wu + Bu Lang ripe components; cha tou retained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2994\" data-start=\"2927\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2994\" data-start=\"2929\"\u003eProcess: mao cha → wo dui (wet-piled) → rested → pressed (2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3025\" data-start=\"2995\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3025\" data-start=\"2997\"\u003eNet weight: 357 g per cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3090\" data-start=\"3026\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3090\" data-start=\"3028\"\u003ePackaging: matching gift box with illustration by Fionn Jordan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3249\" data-start=\"3092\"\u003eIn short: a plush, two-terroir shou with chocolatey depth, fruit-sweet warmth, and that signature Sanctuary smoothness, easy to love now and rewarding to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3249\" data-start=\"3092\"\u003eEach cake comes in a free matching gift box that features the full uncropped illustration by Fionn Jordan. The matching gift box is not available for purchase separately.  NOTE: If the gift box arrives with creases or cosmetic blemishes we cannot provide a free replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake in Matching Gift Box (357 Grams)","offer_id":49928913944809,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49928913977577,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_4302.jpg?v=1765553597"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-wan-gong-village-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wan Gong Village\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Wan Gong Zhai, a remote village on the Yunnan–Laos border just north of Gua Feng Zhai and south of Yi Shan Mo, three of the highest-elevation tea areas in the Yiwu range. First-flush Spring 2025 leaf from large-leaf, wild-arbor trees roughly 30–80 years old, pressed into 250 g cakes. Only 30 kg made in total (about 120 cakes). Wrapper design by Benjamin Denkert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-altitude Yiwu sub-region famed for clarity and length; Wan Gong’s remoteness keeps the environment clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild-arbor, large-leaf material (30–80 years) for power, stamina, and a vivid, focused cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense, gathering cha qi with a balanced bitter\/astringent frame that supports sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall production and careful finishing; we held sales for several weeks post-press to let moisture dissipate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroma: mountain florals, rock sugar, sweet wood, faint citrus peel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiquor: bright yellow-gold; very clear with a substantial, rounded body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavor: poised Yiwu sweetness with a cooling lift; measured bitterness and light astringency add structure; hints of sugarcane and soft grain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel: long hui-gan, steady mouth-watering return, energetic cha qi that builds over the session\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArea: Wan Gong Zhai, Yiwu mountain range, Mengla County, Xishuangbanna\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: among the highest in Yiwu (border zone near Laos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees: wild-arbor, large-leaf population, roughly 30–80 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest: April 2025, first flush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraft: hand-picked • sun-withered • hand-rolled • sun-dried • traditionally pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: 250 g per cake (7 cakes per bamboo-leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal production: 30 kg (≈120 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 g per 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e98–100 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick rinse, then 5 s • 8 s • 10 s • 12 s • 15 s, adding gradually for 10+ infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the bite peaks early, use 95–96 °C or shorten the first two steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3–4 g per 300 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95–98 °C for 2:00–2:30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2–3 infusions, adding 20–30 s each round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1–1.2 g per 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90–95 °C, top up as you sip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool, sugarcane-sweet cup with a tidy green snap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for side-by-side tastings with Gua Feng Zhai and Yi Shan Mo to explore altitude and village nuance. Also consider a side-by-side tasting with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2025-yunnan-sourcing-wan-gong-village-ancient-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2025 Wan Gong Zhai Ancient Arbor cake\u003c\/a\u003e we pressed to help you learn more about how tree age impacts the flavor and cha qi of a tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAging notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to age. Store in 50–65% RH and 70–90°F, in an odor-free area, with minimal airflow. Expect deeper honeyed sweetness, silkier texture, and longer finish over 3–10+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eName: 2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wan Gong Village\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Wan Gong Zhai, Yiwu range, Mengla County (Xishuangbanna)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest: April 2025, first flush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees: wild-arbor, 30–80 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNet weight: 250 g per cake (7 cakes per tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal production: 30 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper: Benjamin Denkert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: a high-mountain Yiwu with cool, crystalline sweetness, firm yet balanced structure, and a steady, rising cha qi, tiny production and a great candidate for long-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":49928914043113,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49928914075881,"sku":null,"price":10.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_8150.jpg?v=1765553600"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-yi-bang-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Yi Bang\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"84\"\u003eFrom Yi Bang village in northern Yiwu, made entirely from wild-arbor trees roughly 60–80 years old. The Li family’s matriarch hand-fixed the leaf in a copper wok, and the picking\/processing ran over a week to capture the garden at peak spring. Leaves are stout with thick stems and an olive-green hue; in the cup the tea is full-mouthed and pungently aromatic with the uniquely elegant power of Yi Bang’s primitive small-leaf population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"803\" data-start=\"546\"\u003ePressed into 250 g cakes in Yiwu using unusually large 40 kg stone presses, then finished with a low-temperature ~35 °C bake to set the cakes without cooking the leaf. Release was held several weeks post-press to let residual moisture dissipate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"824\" data-start=\"805\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"825\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"983\" data-start=\"825\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"983\" data-start=\"827\"\u003ePrimitive small-leaf varietal (not large-leaf): a Yi Bang hallmark, smoother, lighter palate with fruity, penetrating aroma and tidy structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1078\" data-start=\"984\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1078\" data-start=\"986\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1012\" data-start=\"986\"\u003eCopper-wok hand craft:\u003c\/strong\u003e precise, clean kill-green preserves high fragrance and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"1079\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1117\" data-start=\"1081\"\u003eWild-arbor material (60–80 yrs):\u003c\/strong\u003e natural vigor, thickness, and long, even infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"1174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1193\" data-start=\"1174\"\u003eCareful finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 kg stone pressing + 35 °C bake for longevity and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1274\" data-start=\"1258\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1275\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1367\" data-start=\"1275\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1367\" data-start=\"1277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1287\" data-start=\"1277\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright orchard fruit, wildflower honey, fresh bamboo, a touch of citrus peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1427\" data-start=\"1368\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1427\" data-start=\"1370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1381\" data-start=\"1370\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e clear yellow-gold;\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ethick, viscous body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1561\" data-start=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1561\" data-start=\"1430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1441\" data-start=\"1430\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e lively, pungent fruit over gentle grain and cane sweetness; measured young bitterness for lift without harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1562\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1564\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1582\" data-start=\"1564\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e long hui-gan, steady shengjin (mouth-watering return), and a calm, focused cha qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1701\" data-start=\"1679\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2200\" data-start=\"1702\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1702\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1713\" data-start=\"1704\"\u003eArea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yi Bang village, northern Yiwu, Mengla County (Xishuangbanna)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1840\" data-start=\"1778\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1840\" data-start=\"1780\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1790\" data-start=\"1780\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e wild-arbor, small-leaf population, ~60–80 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1881\" data-start=\"1841\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1881\" data-start=\"1843\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1854\" data-start=\"1843\"\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2025 (first flush)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2028\" data-start=\"1882\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2028\" data-start=\"1884\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1894\" data-start=\"1884\"\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-picked • copper-wok kill-green • sun-withered • hand-rolled • sun-dried • stone-pressed (40 kg molds) • low-temp bake (~35 °C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2090\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2090\" data-start=\"2031\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2042\" data-start=\"2031\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g per cake (7 cakes per bamboo-leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2139\" data-start=\"2091\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2139\" data-start=\"2093\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2114\" data-start=\"2093\"\u003eTotal production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 kg (≈160 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2200\" data-start=\"2140\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2200\" data-start=\"2142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2154\" data-start=\"2142\"\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e design \u0026amp; illustration by Benjamin Denkert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2379\" data-start=\"2363\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2406\" data-start=\"2380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2404\" data-start=\"2380\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2610\" data-start=\"2407\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2425\" data-start=\"2407\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2425\" data-start=\"2409\"\u003e6 g per 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2439\" data-start=\"2426\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2439\" data-start=\"2428\"\u003e98–100 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2532\" data-start=\"2440\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2532\" data-start=\"2442\"\u003eQuick rinse, then 5 s • 8 s • 10 s • 12 s • 15 s, adding gradually for 10+ infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2610\" data-start=\"2533\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2610\" data-start=\"2535\"\u003eIf bite spikes early, brew at 95–96 °C or shorten the first two steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2625\" data-start=\"2612\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2623\" data-start=\"2612\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2712\" data-start=\"2626\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2646\" data-start=\"2626\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2646\" data-start=\"2628\"\u003e3–4 g per 300 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2671\" data-start=\"2647\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2671\" data-start=\"2649\"\u003e95–98 °C • 2:00–2:30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2712\" data-start=\"2672\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2712\" data-start=\"2674\"\u003e2–3 infusions, add 20–30 s each round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2733\" data-start=\"2714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2731\" data-start=\"2714\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2824\" data-start=\"2734\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2756\" data-start=\"2734\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2756\" data-start=\"2736\"\u003e1–1.2 g per 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2824\" data-start=\"2757\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2824\" data-start=\"2759\"\u003e90–95 °C, top up as you sip, smooth, fruit-sweet, low astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2848\" data-start=\"2826\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3087\" data-start=\"2849\"\u003eGreat for side-by-side tastings with large-leaf Yiwu villages (e.g., Gua Feng Zhai) to explore leaf-type differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3103\" data-start=\"3089\"\u003eAging notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3319\" data-start=\"3104\"\u003eBuilt to age. Store in 50–65% RH and 70–90°F, in an odor-free area, with minimal airflow. Expect deeper honeyed fruit, softer edges, and an even silkier texture over 3–10+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3335\" data-start=\"3321\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3697\" data-start=\"3336\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3393\" data-start=\"3336\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3393\" data-start=\"3338\"\u003eName: 2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Yi Bang\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3435\" data-start=\"3394\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3435\" data-start=\"3396\"\u003eRegion: Yi Bang, Yiwu (Xishuangbanna)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3472\" data-start=\"3436\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3472\" data-start=\"3438\"\u003eHarvest: April 2025, first flush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3518\" data-start=\"3473\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3518\" data-start=\"3475\"\u003eTrees: wild-arbor, small-leaf, ~60–80 yrs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3568\" data-start=\"3519\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3568\" data-start=\"3521\"\u003eNet weight: 250 g per cake (5 cakes per tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3609\" data-start=\"3569\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3609\" data-start=\"3571\"\u003eTotal production: 40 kg (≈160 cakes)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3669\" data-start=\"3610\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3669\" data-start=\"3612\"\u003ePress\/finish: 40 kg stone press; low-temp bake (~35 °C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3697\" data-start=\"3670\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3697\" data-start=\"3672\"\u003eWrapper: Benjamin Denkert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3900\" data-start=\"3699\"\u003eIn short: a quintessential Yi Bang, smooth yet pungently aromatic, thick-bodied, and long-sweet, showcasing the village’s primitive small-leaf character with the structure to age beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":49928914141417,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49928914174185,"sku":null,"price":10.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_8184.jpg?v=1765553602"},{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-heavens-door-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Heaven's Door\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"380\"\u003eSpring 2025 old-arbor leaf from Tian Men Mountain (天门山), Yiwu. Naturally grown, wild-arbor trees about 60–100 years old yield a thick, sweet cup with the long, buttery mouthfeel Yiwu fans love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"380\"\u003ePressed into compact 250 g cakes; 160 cakes total (40 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"380\"\u003eWrapper design by Benjamin Denkert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"729\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"494\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eHigh-elevation Yiwu subregion with classic sugarcane sweetness and a cool, clean profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"581\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eOld-arbor, large-leaf material for viscosity, stamina, and a steady, rising cha qi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"667\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eDistinctive “buttery” palate feel balanced by tidy bitterness and low astringency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"729\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eSmall production and a build that will reward careful aging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"837\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eAroma: orchid and wildflower honey, fresh bamboo, light sweet wood, faint citrus peel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eLiquor: pale gold with excellent clarity; full, creamy texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eFlavor: poised Yiwu sweetness over cane and soft grain; a touch of youthful bitterness for lift; hints of white peach and rock sugar in later steeps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel: long hui-gan, persistent mouthwatering return, and a calm-but-confident energy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eArea: Tian Men Shan (Heaven’s Door), Yiwu, Xishuangbanna\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eTrees: wild-arbor, large-leaf population, roughly 60–100 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eSeason: Spring 2025, first flush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eCraft: hand-picked, sun-withered, hand-rolled, sun-dried, traditionally pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eForm: 250 g cake (7 cakes per bamboo-leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eScale: 160 cakes total (about 40 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eWrapper: Benjamin Denkert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e6 g per 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e98–100 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eQuick rinse, then 5 s • 8 s • 10 s • 12 s • 15 s, adding gradually for 10+ infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003ePrefer a softer profile? Try 95–96 °C or shave a second off the first two pours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e3–4 g per 300 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e95–98 °C for 2:00–2:30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e2–3 infusions; add 20–30 s each round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e1–1.2 g per 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003e90–95 °C, top up as you sip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eCool, sugarcane-sweet cup with a tidy green snap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eIdeal for quiet, focused sessions or side-by-side tastings with other Yiwu villages, or with earlier year \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=heaven%27s*+door*\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeaven's Door pressings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eAging notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003eBuilt to age. Store in 50–65% RH and 70–90°F, in an odor-free area, with minimal airflow. Expect deeper honey, silkier texture, and longer finish over 3–10+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003eName: 2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Heaven's Door\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003eRegion: Yiwu, Xishuangbanna (Tian Men Shan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003eHarvest: Spring 2025, first flush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003eTrees: wild-arbor, large-leaf, 60–100 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2713\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2713\"\u003eNet weight: 250 g per cake (7 cakes per tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003eTotal production: 160 cakes (≈40 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003eWrapper: Benjamin Denkert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2930\"\u003eIn short: a refined Tian Men Shan Yiwu, sweet, thick, and quietly powerful with a signature buttery mouthfeel and the structure to age beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. 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