{"title":"Purple Tea","description":"\u003cspan\u003ePurple Tea is a special Yunnan tea. There exist three unique varieties, all different cultivars. The original Purple tea is called \"Wild Purple\" or \"Ye Sheng\" Purple tea. The varietal is referred to as Assamica Dehongensis. Ye Sheng tea is very bitter when young but ages quickly and develops great complexity with age. It was originally processed into mao cha and sold as a kind of Raw Pu-erh tea, but more recently has been processed into Black tea with incredible results! The second kind of purple tea is often called \"Zi Cha\" 紫茶 or 紫芽 (Purple tea or Purple Bud). Zi Cha is a naturally occurring mutated version of Assamica. It grows all over Yunnan and accounts for less than 1% of cultivated Assamica in Yunnan. The third kind of purple tea is called \"Zi Juan\". Zi Juan (aka Purple Beauty) is a man-made cultivar developed by Yunnan Xishuangbanna Tea Research Station in the late 1990's. Fujianese purple leaf cuttings from Wu Yi area were hybridized with local Yunnan Assamica plants to product this unique tea.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yunnan-purple-beauty-black-tea-of-simao","title":"Jingmai \"Purple Beauty\" Black Tea of Simao","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn expertly fermented black tea made from the famous \"Purple Beauty\" Zi Juan 紫娟 varietal.  Subtle appearance with an expansive taste!  Hints of flowers and nectar combined with a deep orange red tea soup makes this tea a very unique experience.  It's sweet and full of vanilla and honey notes, along with a mineral taste much like a Wu Yi Rock Oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also offer a \"Purple Beauty\" Green Tea \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/yunnan-purple-beauty-green-tea-from-lancang-spring-2018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparing Purple Bud and Purple Beauty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main difference between Purple Bud and Purple Beauty tea lies in the fact that Purple Bud tea is natural but has undergone genetic mutation due to climate and seasonal changes. Purple Beauty, on the other hand, is the result of human cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea community first began to notice the Purple Bud variant at Wuyi Shan. Purple Bud has long been known as a scattered deviation that grows extensively among different kinds of tea plants. It is most common in summer tea. High anthocyanin content provides its purple color. It also results in a bitter flavor, which has given the purple buds a reputation as unsuitable for tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, in the late 70's and early 80's Wuyi Stone Tea (Yan Cha) producers discovered that Stone Tea variants could be cultivated and tamed, resulting in a fine tea variety with high yield and stress resistance. This also reduced much of the tea's bitterness. Consequently, the Fujian Tea Research Society produced a new asexual tea variety through natural hybridization of Da Hong Pao tea: Purple Bud Stone Tea. In technical terms, it is a medium leaf, late budding, shrub tea variety. It features dark yellow-green tender tips, purple buds, purplish-red leaf bases, short space between sections, little fuzz, soft leaves, and dense bud tips. In addition, it grows with high yield, and high stress resistance. Spring buds occur in mid to late March and one-bud-three-leaf growth occurs in mid to late April. The quality of this tea is excellent when processed as an Oolong. This variety represents a successful example of utilizing and improving on precious existing tea tree resources and is suitable for widespread cultivation in Oolong tea growing areas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding on this breeding experience with Oolong teas, research was begun into the cultivation of variants of Yunnan large-leaf teas. In 1985, technical staff from the Yunnan Tea Research Institute discovered a tea tree with purple buds, leaves, and stalk among the institutes' plantation of over 600,000 trees. They processed its fresh leaves to produce a dark green roasted tea. The dried tea had a purple color and maintained this color in its brewed tea liquor. It also possessed a pure fragrance and a strong, intense flavor. Because of the tea's purple buds, leaves, and stems and the fact that it maintained this purple color after processing, they named the tea \"Purple Beauty.\" Through research and further cultivation, this variant has given rise to current Purple Beauty tea trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Beauty tea trees are considered a small arbor\/shrub, big leaf, medium bud variety. The tea trees have a half-open appearance with high branches and moderate branch density. Leaves grow with an upward slant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring buds occur in late February and full one-bud-three-leaf growth occurs between late March and early April.  Bud growth is strong with moderate density. The buds are a purple color and are relatively plump, fuzzy, and tender.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is well-suited to planting in large-leaf tea growing areas due to its high capacity for cuttage reproduction and resistance to cold, drought, and disease. It can be grown in the same manner as other Yunnan large-leaf teas. Tea tree production volume is moderate. Purple Beauty has an elevated aroma, smooth and light mouth feel (\u003cem\u003ekou gan\u003c\/em\u003e), but with a  noticeable bitterness. Numerous plantations began cuttage cultivation of Purple Beauty trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Purple Bud refers to a bud deviation in large-leaf arbor trees due to seasonal and growing conditions. Only a few trees in a tea forest produce purple buds, and even ancient trees produce limited purple buds. Purple Beauty, on the other hand, is a cuttage plantation tree grown with high yield and tight planting. Tea variants are preselected with light and temperature added to encourage trees throughout the plantation to develop a purple color from the buds to the leaves and stalks. Traditional Purple Bud leaf blades are thick and dark green. The prominent veins in the leaves are similar to those of wild tea.  Traditional purple bud arbor tea brews a golden-yellow tea liquor with a heavy mouth feel and full flavor, while purple beauty has thin tea liquor, brownish-green color, and is relatively bitter. The two share high levels of anthocyanin.  The roasted tea is somewhat bitter and astringent, and the brewed liquor is a brownish green or indigo blue color, the sun-dried version shares some character with Pu-erh and has balanced astringency \/ bitter character.  Sun-dried Purple beauty is suitable for compression and aging as well!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest in Jingmai area, Lancang county of Simao (Yunnan Province)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril Picking and processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarietal: Zi Juan 紫娟\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: 1450-1500 meters\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"50 grams \/ Spring 2025","offer_id":47354984038633,"sku":"","price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/thumb_94611617-dced-4670-88bd-7b5dc9cf19e1.jpg?v=1571611276"},{"product_id":"yunnan-purple-beauty-green-tea-from-lancang","title":"Yunnan \"Purple Beauty\" Green Tea from Lancang","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Zi Juan \"Purple Beauty\" varietal that was grown in Lancang county in the Jingmai mountainous area.  First flush of spring tea leaves were used and processed into a green tea.  This is the first ever Purple Beauty Green Tea we have offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste is unique, something like a Dan Cong meets Yunnan Assamica Green Tea.  The tea soup is a grey-purple color and the brewed leaves of this varietal remain dark even after many infusions.  There is an umami taste, with sweetness, and slight bitter after-taste.  The tea is packed with cha qi and if you are sensitive to it, you'll most likely notice the feeling of this tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril Harvest (2nd Flush Late May Harvest also available)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparing Purple Bud and Purple Beauty:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main difference between Purple Bud and Purple Beauty tea lies in the fact that Purple Bud tea is natural but has undergone genetic mutation due to climate and seasonal changes. Purple Beauty, on the other hand, is the result of human cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea community first began to notice the Purple Bud variant at Wuyi Shan. Purple Bud has long been known as a scattered deviation that grows extensively among different kinds of tea plants. It is most common in summer tea. High anthocyanin content provides its purple color. It also results in a bitter flavor, which has given the purple buds a reputation as unsuitable for tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, in the late 70's and early 80's Wuyi Stone Tea (Yan Cha) producers discovered that Stone Tea variants could be cultivated and tamed, resulting in a fine tea variety with high yield and stress resistance. This also reduced much of the tea's bitterness. Consequently, the Fujian Tea Research Society produced a new asexual tea variety through natural hybridization of Da Hong Pao tea: Purple Bud Stone Tea. In technical terms, it is a medium leaf, late budding, shrub tea variety. It features dark yellow-green tender tips, purple buds, purplish-red leaf bases, short space between sections, little fuzz, soft leaves, and dense bud tips. In addition, it grows with high yield, and high stress resistance. Spring buds occur in mid to late March and one-bud-three-leaf growth occurs in mid to late April. The quality of this tea is excellent when processed as an Oolong. This variety represents a successful example of utilizing and improving on precious existing tea tree resources and is suitable for widespread cultivation in Oolong tea growing areas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding on this breeding experience with Oolong teas, research was begun into the cultivation of variants of Yunnan large-leaf teas. In 1985, technical staff from the Yunnan Tea Research Institute discovered a tea tree with purple buds, leaves, and stalk among the institutes' plantation of over 600,000 trees. They processed its fresh leaves to produce a dark green roasted tea. The dried tea had a purple color and maintained this color in its brewed tea liquor. It also possessed a pure fragrance and a strong, intense flavor. Because of the tea's purple buds, leaves, and stems and the fact that it maintained this purple color after processing, they named the tea \"Purple Beauty.\" Through research and further cultivation, this variant has given rise to current Purple Beauty tea trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Beauty tea trees are considered a small arbor\/shrub, big leaf, medium bud variety. The tea trees have a half-open appearance with high branches and moderate branch density. Leaves grow with an upward slant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring buds occur in late February and full one-bud-three-leaf growth occurs between late March and early April.  Bud growth is strong with moderate density. The buds are a purple color and are relatively plump, fuzzy, and tender.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is well-suited to planting in large-leaf tea growing areas due to its high capacity for cuttage reproduction and resistance to cold, drought, and disease. It can be grown in the same manner as other Yunnan large-leaf teas. Tea tree production volume is moderate. Purple Beauty has an elevated aroma, smooth and light mouth feel (\u003cem\u003ekou gan\u003c\/em\u003e), but with a  noticeable bitterness. Numerous plantations began cuttage cultivation of Purple Beauty trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Purple Bud refers to a bud deviation in large-leaf arbor trees due to seasonal and growing conditions. Only a few trees in a tea forest produce purple buds, and even ancient trees produce limited purple buds. Purple Beauty, on the other hand, is a cuttage plantation tree grown with high yield and tight planting. Tea variants are preselected with light and temperature added to encourage trees throughout the plantation to develop a purple color from the buds to the leaves and stalks. Traditional Purple Bud leaf blades are thick and dark green. The prominent veins in the leaves are similar to those of wild tea.  Traditional purple bud arbor tea brews a golden-yellow tea liquor with a heavy mouth feel and full flavor, while purple beauty has thin tea liquor, brownish-green color, and is relatively bitter. The two share high levels of anthocyanin.  The roasted tea is somewhat bitter and astringent, and the brewed liquor is a brownish green or indigo blue color, the sun-dried version shares some character with Pu-erh and has balanced astringency \/ bitter character.  Sun-dried Purple beauty is suitable for compression and aging as well!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Spring 2026 \/ 50 Grams","offer_id":48655445557481,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/DSC_1212.jpg?v=1571611459"},{"product_id":"wu-yi-shan-zi-hong-pao-purple-da-hong-pao-oolong-tea-spring-2018","title":"Wu Yi Shan \"Zi Hong Pao\" Purple Da Hong Pao Oolong Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Zi Hong Pao\" is a purple varietal that's a naturally mutated offshoot from the classic \"Da Hong Pao\" varietal.  It's also called \"Jiu Long Pao\" (lit.  9 Dragon Robe) or Wu Yi varietal #303.  It's \"medium-leaf\" class of tea, not purely Assamica or Sinensis.  The leaves are thick and dense with a purple\/red\/green color when fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZi Hong Pao is a very rare tea with only about 10 mu of land in total producing this tea.  The buds and leaf shoots are slow to grow and the harvest is the last of the spring harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the most special aspect of \"Zi Hong Pao\" is the lovely delicious, thick and pungent tea that it brews.  I recommend drinking the rinse.  With just a 10 second rinse you are greeted with a vibrant and viscous tea soup.  The second through the fifth infusions are really full and exciting to drink.  The 6th through 8th infusion is still quite strong and pungent but the needs to be pushed a little bit.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruly a remarkable tea in pedigree, taste and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate-April into Early May Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArea: Wu Yi Mountains, Xing Zhen, Cao Dun Village\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Spring 2026 \/ 25 Grams","offer_id":48658879021289,"sku":"2674-YS","price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/2015_s_zihongpao_1_6f8438ac-4dcc-425b-b330-0d229b4ebe1b.jpg?v=1571611461"},{"product_id":"da-xue-shan-wild-tree-purple-black-tea","title":"Yong De \"Da Xue Shan\" Wild Tree Purple Black Tea","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis expertly fermented black tea was crafted using a wild tree purple leaf varietal from the Yong De \"Da Xue Shan\" (lit. 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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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn incredibly rare tea, only 70 kilograms in total production!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMid-March Harvested\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"50 Grams \/ Spring 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 There is alot 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApril Harvest (90 kilograms in total)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe also offer a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/wild-tree-purple-moonlight-white-tea-from-jinggu\"\u003eJinggu harvested version\u003c\/a\u003e of this same tea which has it's own unique terroir!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Spring 2025 \/ 50 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data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe taste is something unique too.  There is alot 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e200 Grams per Cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApril 2019 Harvest (300 cakes in total pressed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHong Ni Tang Village mountainous area in Jing Gu County of Simao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (200 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If you'd like a stronger brew you can use a bit less and pry them apart with a pick before steeping them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested in Spring 2011, wet piled in late 2011, and then stored in Jinggu (Simao, Yunnan) until October 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a loose leaf version of this tea from the same wet piling batch (and storage condition) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/jinggu-aged-zi-cha-purple-loose-leaf-ripe-pu-erh-tea\"\u003eavailable here\u003c\/a\u003e!   We recommend blending the the two together!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is \"Cha Tou\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on Purple tea read below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Varietal of Camellia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYunnan Pu-erh tea grows in the superior environment of low latitude, high altitude South Asian tropics and achieves many qualities of superior tea. Among pu-erh tea, purplish red bud tea is particularly valued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the hot, humid summer and fall seasons a portion of tea tree buds are purplish red colored. The source of the color is anthocyanin, which changes color along with cell sap acidity. High levels of acidity lead to red color, while medium acidity is more purple, and high alkalinity tends toward indigo. Purplish red tea results from an inherited reaction to unfavorable hot and humid summer environmental conditions, providing the tea tree with a mechanism for fighting scorching ultraviolet rays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu-erh tea growing areas tend to be between 1000 and 2000m elevation. According to surveys, higher altitude tea growing areas receive as much as 8 times the ultraviolet light of lower altitude growing areas. During the dry spring tea season, the atmosphere tends to be quite dusty which serves to reflect, scatter, and absorb most ultraviolet light. Entering into the rainy season, atmospheric dust is frequently washed away by rain. These clean, clear atmospheric conditions allow virtually all UV light reach the surface. In order to resist damage from this shortwave radiation, tea leaves produce anthocyanin, which can reflect away a portion of the UV light hitting the leaves. Although a southern Yunnan tea field during the high of the summer is a sea of green, most eye-catching are the specks of purplish-red scattered throughout. Purple bud tea trees occupy approximately 1-2% of all tea trees, and occur with varying intensities of purple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurplish red bud tea has throughout history been regarded as a standard for quality tea. Lu Yu in the \"Cha Jing\" evaluating the color of tea leaves, came to the early conclusion: \"bright cliffs and gloomy forests, purple is the highest and green the second\". Purple tea features prominent fragrance and rich flavor. A small number of tea trees growing on the rocky slopes of Fujian's Zhengyi mountain, because of their red color, are given the famous name Da Hong Pao. Another historically famous purple tea is Zhejiang province's Guzhu Zisun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Bud Tea, grown in high mountain ancient tea fields, is hand-picked by growers who select only young tender buds from the purple tea trees. It is solely and painstakingly processed to produce a very small quantity of heavenly tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple bud tea anthocyanin can be bitter, so it is recommended that those who do not enjoy bitter flavors reduce the strength of their brew so as to enjoy the fine tea flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"50 Grams \/ Spring 2015","offer_id":42984252637417,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/DSC_1243_218b4e4e-32a7-4692-adbf-ef4979706ded.jpg?v=1650763666"},{"product_id":"purple-black-tea-sampler","title":"Purple Black Tea Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet to know Purple Black Tea with these 5 superb samples. Prepare yourself for a completely unique black tea experience!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Tea is a special Yunnan tea. There exist three unique varieties, all different cultivars. The original Purple tea is called \"Wild Purple\" or \"Ye Sheng\" Purple tea. The varietal is referred to as Assamica Dehongensis. Ye Sheng tea is very bitter when young but ages quickly and develops great complexity with age. It was originally processed into mao cha and sold as a kind of Raw Pu-erh tea, but more recently has been processed into Black tea with incredible results! The second kind of purple tea is often called \"Zi Cha\" 紫茶 or 紫芽 (Purple tea or Purple Bud). Zi Cha is a naturally occurring mutated version of Assamica. It grows all over Yunnan and accounts for less than 1% of cultivated Assamica in Yunnan. The third kind of purple tea is called \"Zi Juan\". Zi Juan (aka Purple Beauty) is a man-made cultivar developed by Yunnan Xishuangbanna Tea Research Station in the late 1990's. Fujianese purple leaf cuttings from Wu Yi area were hybridized with local Yunnan Assamica plants to product this unique tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated May 18, 2026!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this sampler you'll get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e25g - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/wild-tree-ye-sheng-black-tea\/products\/da-xue-shan-wild-tree-purple-black-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYong De \"Da Xue Shan\" Wild Tree Purple Black Tea\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e25g - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/wild-tree-ye-sheng-black-tea\/products\/feng-qing-ye-sheng-hong-cha-wild-tree-purple-black-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFeng Qing Ye Sheng Hong Cha Wild Tree Purple Black Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/wild-tree-ye-sheng-black-tea\/products\/feng-qing-ye-sheng-hong-cha-wild-tree-purple-black-tea\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/wild-tree-ye-sheng-black-tea\/products\/feng-qing-ye-sheng-hong-cha-wild-tree-purple-black-tea\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1652213243518000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2ejwDt6RN_U3awMBZuYpzW\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e50g - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/wild-tree-ye-sheng-black-tea\/products\/light-roast-wild-tree-purple-varietal-black-tea-of-dehong\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLight Roast Wild Tree Purple Varietal Black Tea of Dehong\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e50g - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/purple-leaf-zi-cha-black-tea\/products\/purple-needle-black-tea-of-jing-mai-mountain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePurple Needle Black Tea of Jing Mai Mountain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/purple-leaf-zi-cha-black-tea\/products\/purple-needle-black-tea-of-jing-mai-mountain\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/purple-leaf-zi-cha-black-tea\/products\/purple-needle-black-tea-of-jing-mai-mountain\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1652213243518000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw0kOXfXQQXmSOp6UKSXIzc5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e50g - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/purple-beauty-zi-juan-tea\/products\/yunnan-purple-beauty-black-tea-of-simao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJingmai \"Purple Beauty\" Black Tea of Simao\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/purple-beauty-zi-juan-tea\/products\/yunnan-purple-beauty-black-tea-of-simao\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/purple-beauty-zi-juan-tea\/products\/yunnan-purple-beauty-black-tea-of-simao\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1652213243518000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw12IQruQzjq2r455bcfIt_a\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: 444px; top: -20.0139px;\" id=\"gtx-trans\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Spring 2026","offer_id":43124470055145,"sku":"","price":43.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/PurpleBlackTeaSampler.png?v=1653588653"},{"product_id":"2022-yunnan-sourcing-dream-in-purple-white-tea-cake","title":"2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Dream in Purple\" White Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn incredibly rare tea, only 50 kilograms in total production!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also offer a Purple varietal Black Tea cake pressed from the same exact area!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-dream-in-red-purple-black-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=aae3d5cf2\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-dream-in-red-purple-black-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=aae3d5cf2\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Dream in Red\" Purple Black Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMid-March Harvested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e250 Grams per cake (7 Cakes per Bamboo Leaf Tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWrapper Design by Malou Rutten\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 href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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 (250 Grams)","offer_id":43702314893545,"sku":"","price":71.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":43702314926313,"sku":"","price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_545f30e6-c45e-4864-b505-df151713055c.jpg?v=1663778865"},{"product_id":"purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2022","title":"\"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a blend of multiple types of Purple varietal (mostly black) teas from the first flush of spring 2022 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 (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed from first flush of Spring 2022 tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 Kilograms in total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Design by Giovanni Crispino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/purple-voodoo\"\u003e\"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e get a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/purple-voodoo-glazed-tea-cup\"\u003ePurple Voodoo Glazed Tea Cup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35% Off!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Click \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/pages\/buy-1-purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-and-save-35-on-a-purple-voodoo-glazed-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for code and full details!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead reviews of our previous years Purple Voodoo cakes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2018?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=9556ac780\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2018\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2019?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=9556ac780\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2019\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2020?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=d960f98c8\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e\"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2020\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2021?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=642fed72c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e\"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2021\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this video below we drink the 2019 Purple Voodoo:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/R2gL8h5i98Y\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this video below we drink the 2018 Purple Voodoo:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bka5mSdO1SI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (200 Grams)","offer_id":43791489794281,"sku":null,"price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":44157169008873,"sku":"","price":9.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/DSC_0382_4e769a44-1f7e-43a4-93b0-c50f721b265a.jpg?v=1665250128"},{"product_id":"2012-xiaguan-xy-sheng-tai-lao-shu-raw-pu-erh-tea-tuo-cha","title":"2012 Xiaguan \"Sheng Tai Lao Shu\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Tuo Cha","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eXiaguan has produced both a cake and tuo of this \"Sheng Tai Lao Shu\" (lit Organic Old Tree) since 2007. An 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eXiaguan sources this tea from Mengku county in Lincang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach tuo in box is 250 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xiaguan Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"1 Box (250 Grams)","offer_id":43914526359785,"sku":"","price":39.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_0fab4943-19d7-41ba-b715-7f0500d724f1.jpg?v=1667580098"},{"product_id":"2022-yunnan-sourcing-jinggu-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake","title":"2022 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 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. 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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":44234674405609,"sku":null,"price":109.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":44234674438377,"sku":null,"price":12.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_6ebddb33-f77a-4c8e-8776-37ec5036657d.webp?v=1673306549"},{"product_id":"2022-yunnan-sourcing-rrooaarr-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Rrooaarr\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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. It's potency in cha qi arises from it's 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe quality of the leaves and the meticulous processing ensures excellent storage and aging potential. The infused liquor is bright with a golden yellow hue. There is 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen young this tea can be quite bitter, but with just 2 to 4 years of age the bitterness will fade an transform into something delicious and complex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis year's version is particularly bud heavy!  It adds a bit of sweetness for sure!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: Yunnan Sourcing\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage: Spring 2022\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction area: North-western area of Dehong county\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e90 kilograms in total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e357 Grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWrapper \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesign by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMatías\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Compány Reyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrevious Pressings of this tea can be found here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-purple-planet-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=224153a14\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-purple-planet-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=224153a14\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Purple Planet\" Wild Tree Purple Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-purple-pig-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-purple-pig-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake\"\u003e2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Purple Pig\" Wild Tree Purple Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Dehong Ye Sheng Cha\" Wild Tree Purple Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=9\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=9\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2016 Yunnan Sourcing \"Dehong Ye Sheng Cha\" Wild Tree Purple Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2015-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2015-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2015 Yunnan Sourcing Dehong Ye Sheng Cha Wild Tree Purple Tea cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2014-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2014-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2014 Yunnan Sourcing Dehong Ye Sheng Cha Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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":44234698555625,"sku":null,"price":67.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":44234698588393,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/DSC_5329new.webp?v=1673306785"},{"product_id":"2013-zheng-pin-gu-cha-purple-impression-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2013 Zheng Pin Gu Cha \"Purple Impression\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Spring 2013 harvested purple tea (Zi Ya type purple) from Jinggu County in Simao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStored for almost 10 years in Jinggu county has given this tea a nice lightly aged feel to it. The purple tea character has become much more pronounced. Thick, almost chocolatey for a raw tea! Fruit and mushroom broth sweetness and with a mineral thick tea soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed in the Bo Si Wen Tea Factory in Jinggu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 Grams per cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a fan of this 2013 tea, then you'll probably like the 2007 one as well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/support@yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2007-yi-shan-purple-bud-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-jinggu?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=7d54e3df2\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/support@yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2007-yi-shan-purple-bud-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-jinggu?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=7d54e3df2\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2007 Yi Shan Purple Bud Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake of Jinggu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on Purple tea read below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Varietal of Camellia Sinensis Assamica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYunnan Pu-erh tea grows in the superior environment of low latitude, high altitude South Asian tropics and achieves many qualities of superior tea. Among pu-erh tea, purplish red bud tea is particularly valued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the hot, humid summer and fall seasons a portion of tea tree buds are purplish red colored. The source of the color is anthocyanin, which changes color along with cell sap acidity. High levels of acidity lead to red color, while medium acidity is more purple, and high alkalinity tends toward indigo. Purplish red tea results from an inherited reaction to unfavorable hot and humid summer environmental conditions, providing the tea tree with a mechanism for fighting scorching ultraviolet rays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu-erh tea growing areas tend to be between 1000 and 2000m elevation. According to surveys, higher altitude tea growing areas receive as much as 8 times the ultraviolet light of lower altitude growing areas. During the dry spring tea season, the atmosphere tends to be quite dusty which serves to reflect, scatter, and absorb most ultraviolet light. Entering into the rainy season, atmospheric dust is frequently washed away by rain. These clean, clear atmospheric conditions allow virtually all UV light reach the surface. In order to resist damage from this shortwave radiation, tea leaves produce anthocyanin, which can reflect away a portion of the UV light hitting the leaves. Although a southern Yunnan tea field during the high of the summer is a sea of green, most eye-catching are the specks of purplish-red scattered throughout. Purple bud tea trees occupy approximately 1-2% of all tea trees, and occur with varying intensities of purple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurplish red bud tea has throughout history been regarded as a standard for quality tea. Lu Yu in the \"Cha Jing\" evaluating the color of tea leaves, came to the early conclusion: \"bright cliffs and gloomy forests, purple is the highest and green the second\". Purple tea features prominent fragrance and rich flavor. A small number of tea trees growing on the rocky slopes of Fujian's Zhengyi mountain, because of their red color, are given the famous name Da Hong Pao. Another historically famous purple tea is Zhejiang province's Guzhu Zisun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Bud Tea, grown in high mountain ancient tea fields, is hand-picked by growers who select only young tender buds from the purple tea trees. It is solely and painstakingly processed to produce a very small quantity of heavenly tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple bud tea anthocyanin can be bitter, so it is recommended that those who do not enjoy bitter flavors reduce the strength of their brew so as to enjoy the fine tea flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bo Si Wen Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":44487462486249,"sku":"","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":44487462519017,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_192f5ede-e165-41b7-8367-e4e61cff7071.jpg?v=1679408922"},{"product_id":"next-steps-tea-sampler","title":"Next Steps Tea Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003ePart 2 of our \"Steps\" series will take you further into the world of Chinese tea! While First Steps is meant to get you acquainted with the basics, Next Steps goes a bit beyond the basics, but not too far. You'll be introduced to some teas that take a little more skill to brew, but are by no means difficult to brew. The Next Steps sampler has an aged raw pu-erh, a different form of ripe pu-erh, purple black tea, a savory green tea, a hei cha and some more adventurous oolongs! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated May 20th, 2025!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2011-yunnan-sourcing-chen-yun-yuan-cha-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e2011 Yunnan Sourcing \"Chen Yun Yuan Cha\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25 Grams - \u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-year-of-the-rat-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ad779ac5e\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Year of the Rat\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/feng-qing-ye-sheng-hong-cha-wild-tree-purple-black-tea\"\u003eFeng Qing Ye Sheng Hong Cha Wild Tree Purple Black Tea\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2025\u003cbr\u003e25 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/classic-laoshan-green-tea-from-shandong\"\u003eClassic Laoshan Green Tea from Shandong\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2025\u003cbr\u003e25 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/yunnan-yue-guang-bai-air-dried-white-tea\"\u003eYunnan Yue Guang Bai Air-Dried White Tea\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2025\u003cbr\u003e25 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/premium-anxi-huang-jin-gui-oolong-tea-of-fujian\"\u003ePremium Anxi \"Huang Jin Gui\" Oolong Tea of Fujian\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2025\u003cbr\u003e25 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2009-gao-jia-shan-wild-tian-jian-in-a-bamboo-basket\"\u003e2009 Gao Jia Shan \"Wild Tian Jian\" in a Bamboo Basket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/honey-orchid-mi-lan-xiang-dan-cong-oolong-tea\"\u003eHoney Orchid \"Mi Lan Xiang\" Dan Cong Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/starter-pack\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFirst Steps Tea Sampler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/further-steps-tea-sampler\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 238); font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFurther Steps Tea Sampler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44856310497513,"sku":"","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/NextStepsSamplerSet.png?v=1685894418"},{"product_id":"2023-yunnan-sourcing-purple-white-tea-of-yong-de-tea-cake","title":"2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Purple White Tea\" of Yong De Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn incredibly rare tea, only 50 kilograms in total production!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe also offer a 2022 production pressed from the same exact area!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-dream-in-purple-white-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0af7a4407\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Dream in Purple\" White Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand Purple Black tea cakes as well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-dream-in-red-purple-black-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=0af7a4407\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Dream in Red\" Purple Black Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMid-March Harvested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e250 Grams per cake (5 Cakes per Bamboo Leaf Tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWrapper Design by Studio Maglen\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 href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (250 Grams)","offer_id":45339806630121,"sku":"","price":69.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":45339806662889,"sku":"","price":10.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_36f87eb8-5a87-479c-9cda-c64ece282ef3.jpg?v=1691941729"},{"product_id":"2023-yunnan-sourcing-wild-purple-black-of-yong-de-tea-cake","title":"2023 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn incredibly rare tea, only 50 kilograms in total production!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe also offer a Purple varietal White Tea cake pressed from the same exact area!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-dream-in-purple-white-tea-cake\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-dream-in-purple-white-tea-cake\"\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 class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-dream-in-purple-white-tea-cake\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-dream-in-purple-white-tea-cake\"\u003e Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" 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\"\u003e 2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Purple White Tea\" of Yong De Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand a black tea cake as well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\"\u003e 2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wild Purple Black\" of Yong De Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMid-March Harvested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e250 Grams per cake (5 Cakes per Bamboo Leaf Tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWrapper Design by Studio Maglen\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 href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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 (250 Grams)","offer_id":45339808399593,"sku":null,"price":76.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":45339808432361,"sku":null,"price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_c7c9d205-3c0c-4f30-9119-3de514503b7c.jpg?v=1691941766"},{"product_id":"2023-yunnan-sourcing-purple-love-bunny-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Purple Love Bunny\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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. It's potency in cha qi arises from it's 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe quality of the leaves and the meticulous processing ensures excellent storage and aging potential. The infused liquor is bright with a golden yellow hue. There is 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen young this tea can be quite bitter, but with just 2 to 4 years of age the bitterness will fade an transform into something delicious and complex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis year's version is particularly bud heavy!  It adds a bit of sweetness for sure!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: Yunnan Sourcing\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage: Spring 2023\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction area: North-western area of Dehong county\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e90 kilograms in total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e357 Grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWrapper \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesign by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eJenna Hart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrevious Pressings of this tea can be found here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-rrooaarr-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=77f3ba9ad\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Rrooaarr\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2021-yunnan-sourcing-purple-kick-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=46694050a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2021 Yunnan Sourcing \"Purple Kick\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-purple-planet-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=224153a14\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-purple-planet-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=224153a14\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Purple Planet\" Wild Tree Purple Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-purple-pig-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-purple-pig-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake\"\u003e2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Purple Pig\" Wild Tree Purple Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Dehong Ye Sheng Cha\" Wild Tree Purple Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=9\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=9\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2016 Yunnan Sourcing \"Dehong Ye Sheng Cha\" Wild Tree Purple Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2015-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2015-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2015 Yunnan Sourcing Dehong Ye Sheng Cha Wild Tree Purple Tea cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2014-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2014-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2014 Yunnan Sourcing Dehong Ye Sheng Cha Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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":45373728063721,"sku":null,"price":61.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":45373728096489,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_2236e82d-0215-4b24-8278-30ca7990a37d.jpg?v=1692371131"},{"product_id":"2023-yunnan-sourcing","title":"2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Purple Yue Guang Bai\" White Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a unique tea to be sure.  It's made from Wild Tree Purple varietal tea (ye sheng cha) growing in Mangshi County of Dehong.  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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe taste is something unique too.  There is a lot 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApril 2023 Harvest (50 kilograms in total pressed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 Leaf to 1 Bud pluck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVarietal:  Camellia Assamica Dehongensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e250 Grams per cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWrapper Design by Paige Allison\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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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":45373729112297,"sku":"","price":60.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":45373729145065,"sku":"","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_5358a067-4b4a-4f78-94ed-6b1a3c3f52f7.jpg?v=1692371158"},{"product_id":"purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2023","title":"\"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a blend of multiple types of Purple varietal (mostly black) teas from the first flush of Spring 2023 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 2023 tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 Kilograms in total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Design by Giovanni Crispino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy 1\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/purple-voodoo\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e get a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/purple-voodoo-glazed-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePurple Voodoo Glazed Tea Cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003e35% Off!\u003c\/strong\u003e Click \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/pages\/buy-1-purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-and-save-35-on-a-purple-voodoo-glazed-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for code and full details!\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\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\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 60px; top: 238.938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (200 Grams)","offer_id":45499821392105,"sku":null,"price":61.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":45499821424873,"sku":null,"price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/VOODOO2023previewwrapped_f88d5307-81c7-46b5-b734-7772632ccd17.jpg?v=1693951186"},{"product_id":"2023-yunnan-sourcing-bang-dong-zi-cha-purple-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bang Dong Zi Cha\" Purple Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBang Dong Village (邦东寨) is located in the county Mengku, Lincang prefecture. Bang Dong is a small village situated at an altitude of 1600 meters.  Our production is made entirely from the tea picked by three families from their small ancestral tea gardens. The tea trees have 80-200 years of age and are growing naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is entirely Bang Dong Zi Cha (Purple Tea).  The tea is not from cloned purple plants but rather is collected from the purple tinged leave and stem trees that grow alongside the non-purple tea trees in the same garden.  This area of Bang Dong is very sunny and high altitude with southern facing slopes and as such has a high incidence of naturally occurring purple mutations (around 15-20% of the trees in this area).  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe purple tea of Bang Dong is not quite the same as Yi Wu and Jinggu area purple teas that are more purple when fresh and darker black in color after processing into mao cha.  The Bang Dong area \"zi cha\" (lit. purple tea) has purple stems and some purple tinging on the leaves.  The taste is distinctive from the non-purple mutated trees growing in the same area (often side by side), with less bitterness, more sweetness, and a fruity character.  There is still bitterness like our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/new-products\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-na-han-village-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" class=\"title\"\u003e2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Na Han Village\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e from the same area and harvest year, but overall it's less pronounced and sweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet Weight:  250 grams per cake (5 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003cbr\u003eHarvest time:  April 2023\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Area:  Bang Dong village, Bang Dong county, Lincang Prefecture\u003cbr\u003eTotal Production amount:  30 kilograms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Illustration by Nariko Cleveland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow are the previous releases of this tea under the Yunnan Sourcing Brand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-bang-dong-zi-cha-purple-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" class=\"title\"\u003e2016 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bang Dong Zi Cha\" Purple Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2017-yunnan-sourcing-bang-dong-zi-cha-purple-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" class=\"title\"\u003e2017 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bang Dong Zi Cha\" Purple Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2017-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-bang-dong-zi-cha-purple-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" class=\"title\"\u003e2017 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Bang Dong Zi Cha\" Purple Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-bang-dong-zi-cha-purple-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" class=\"title\"\u003e2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bang Dong Zi Cha\" Purple Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-bang-dong-zi-cha-purple-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" class=\"title\"\u003e2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Bang Dong Zi Cha\" Purple Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-bang-dong-zi-cha-purple-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=bcf0d2988\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e 2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bang Dong Zi Cha\" Purple Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\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":45564641083625,"sku":"","price":88.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":45564641116393,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/products\/1_fb143da3-23f5-4f1b-93f5-0cbf78df411d.jpg?v=1694804222"},{"product_id":"zi-juan-purple-tea-of-dehong","title":"Zi Juan Purple Tea of Dehong","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn expertly fermented black tea made from the famous \"Purple Beauty\" Zi Juan 紫娟 varietal. Subtle appearance with an expansive taste! Hints of flowers and nectar combined with a deep orange red tea soup makes this tea a very unique experience. It's sweet and full of vanilla and honey notes, along with a mineral taste much like a Wu Yi Rock Oolong. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis offering is a Dehong grown Zi Juan and is hand-picked and processed and then formed into long spindly needles! Lovely tea that ages well when kept sealed! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that this tea may contain a small percentage of unoxidized or lightly oxidized leaves which will be more blue in color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also offer a \"Purple Beauty\" Green Tea \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/yunnan-purple-beauty-green-tea-from-lancang\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparing Purple Bud and Purple Beauty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main difference between Purple Bud and Purple Beauty tea lies in the fact that Purple Bud tea is natural but has undergone genetic mutation due to climate and seasonal changes. Purple Beauty, on the other hand, is the result of human cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea community first began to notice the Purple Bud variant at Wuyi Shan. Purple Bud has long been known as a scattered deviation that grows extensively among different kinds of tea plants. It is most common in summer tea. High anthocyanin content provides its purple color. It also results in a bitter flavor, which has given the purple buds a reputation as unsuitable for tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, in the late 70's and early 80's Wuyi Stone Tea (Yan Cha) producers discovered that Stone Tea variants could be cultivated and tamed, resulting in a fine tea variety with high yield and stress resistance. This also reduced much of the tea's bitterness. Consequently, the Fujian Tea Research Society produced a new asexual tea variety through natural hybridization of Da Hong Pao tea: Purple Bud Stone Tea. In technical terms, it is a medium leaf, late budding, shrub tea variety. It features dark yellow-green tender tips, purple buds, purplish-red leaf bases, short space between sections, little fuzz, soft leaves, and dense bud tips. In addition, it grows with high yield, and high stress resistance. Spring buds occur in mid to late March and one-bud-three-leaf growth occurs in mid to late April. The quality of this tea is excellent when processed as an Oolong. This variety represents a successful example of utilizing and improving on precious existing tea tree resources and is suitable for widespread cultivation in Oolong tea growing areas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding on this breeding experience with Oolong teas, research was begun into the cultivation of variants of Yunnan large-leaf teas. In 1985, technical staff from the Yunnan Tea Research Institute discovered a tea tree with purple buds, leaves, and stalk among the institutes' plantation of over 600,000 trees. They processed its fresh leaves to produce a dark green roasted tea. The dried tea had a purple color and maintained this color in its brewed tea liquor. It also possessed a pure fragrance and a strong, intense flavor. Because of the tea's purple buds, leaves, and stems and the fact that it maintained this purple color after processing, they named the tea \"Purple Beauty.\" Through research and further cultivation, this variant has given rise to current Purple Beauty tea trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Beauty tea trees are considered a small arbor\/shrub, big leaf, medium bud variety. The tea trees have a half-open appearance with high branches and moderate branch density. Leaves grow with an upward slant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring buds occur in late February and full one-bud-three-leaf growth occurs between late March and early April.  Bud growth is strong with moderate density. The buds are a purple color and are relatively plump, fuzzy, and tender.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is well-suited to planting in large-leaf tea growing areas due to its high capacity for cuttage reproduction and resistance to cold, drought, and disease. It can be grown in the same manner as other Yunnan large-leaf teas. Tea tree production volume is moderate. Purple Beauty has an elevated aroma, smooth and light mouth feel (\u003cem\u003ekou gan\u003c\/em\u003e), but with a  noticeable bitterness. Numerous plantations began cuttage cultivation of Purple Beauty trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Purple Bud refers to a bud deviation in large-leaf arbor trees due to seasonal and growing conditions. Only a few trees in a tea forest produce purple buds, and even ancient trees produce limited purple buds. Purple Beauty, on the other hand, is a cuttage plantation tree grown with high yield and tight planting. Tea variants are preselected with light and temperature added to encourage trees throughout the plantation to develop a purple color from the buds to the leaves and stalks. Traditional Purple Bud leaf blades are thick and dark green. The prominent veins in the leaves are similar to those of wild tea.  Traditional purple bud arbor tea brews a golden-yellow tea liquor with a heavy mouth feel and full flavor, while purple beauty has thin tea liquor, brownish-green color, and is relatively bitter. The two share high levels of anthocyanin.  The roasted tea is somewhat bitter and astringent, and the brewed liquor is a brownish green or indigo blue color, the sun-dried version shares some character with Pu-erh and has balanced astringency \/ bitter character.  Sun-dried Purple beauty is suitable for compression and aging as well!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvested in Mangshi County of Dehong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril Picking and processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarietal: Zi Juan 紫娟\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: 1300-1400 meters\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"50 grams \/ Spring 2025","offer_id":47501032194281,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_ba0eb124-9db1-4c94-9893-5511895bd128.jpg?v=1719943568"},{"product_id":"further-steps-tea-sampler","title":"Further Steps Tea Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003ePart 3 of our \"Steps\" series will take you further into the world of Chinese tea! While First Steps is meant to get you acquainted with the basics and Next Steps goes a bit beyond the basics (but not too far), Further Steps will take you off the beaten path. You'll be introduced to some teas that, while not necessarily everyday drinkers, are very satisfying and rewarding teas! The Further Steps sampler has an aged purple raw pu-erh, a potent old tree ripe pu-erh, less common black and green teas, a hei cha, a fantastic Anxi oolong, old tree white tea and even a super-portable ripe pu-erh!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated May 6, 2025!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/aged-raw-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2003-yi-wu-chun-zheng-pin-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e2003 Yi Wu \"Chun Zheng Pin\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/aged-raw-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2003-yi-wu-chun-zheng-pin-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-peerless-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Peerless\" Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/bai-ye-varietal-dan-cong-black-tea\"\u003eBai Ye Varietal Dan Cong Black Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/bai-ye-varietal-dan-cong-black-tea\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/long-jing-43-laoshan-green-tea-from-shandong\"\u003eLong Jing #43 Laoshan Green Tea from Shandong\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/long-jing-43-laoshan-green-tea-from-shandong\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25  Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/mang-fei-mountain-old-tree-white-tea-dragon-balls\"\u003eMang Fei Mountain \"Old Tree White Tea\" Dragon Balls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/mang-fei-mountain-old-tree-white-tea-dragon-balls\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/anxi-da-dan-varietal-oolong-tea\"\u003eAnxi \"Da Dan Varietal\" Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e Spring 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/2008-hei-shan-old-tree-raw-liu-bao-tea\"\u003e2008 Hei Shan \"Old Tree Raw\" Liu Bao Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2008-hei-shan-old-tree-raw-liu-bao-tea\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e10 Grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/jing-mai-mountain-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cha-gao-instant-pu-erh-tea\"\u003eJingmai Mountain Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cha Gao * Instant Pu-erh Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/starter-pack\"\u003eFirst Steps Tea Sampler\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/next-steps-tea-sampler\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNext Steps Tea Sampler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596567101673,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/Further_Steps_Tea_Sampler3.png?v=1751833694"},{"product_id":"2024-yunnan-sourcing-subduer-of-dragons-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Subduer of Dragons\" Ripe Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a blend of \"ye sheng\" purple raw pu-erh tea and ripe pu-erh from several regions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pressing is our third pressing of a \"ye sheng\" raw and a ripe tea. The first one was the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-wild-purple-green-mark-ripe-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-1?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c4208ad40\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e2016 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wild Purple Green Mark\" Ripe Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e, and the second was the \u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-ebullient-ripe-raw-blend-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=a8c026e9e\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ebullient\" Ripe-Raw Blend Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wrapper illustration by Gervaise Durand, depicting Nezha Subduing a Dragon, is primarily based on ancient mythological stories recorded during the Ming Dynasty. For more information about the mythological figure Nezha, see the details below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat happens when you skillfully blend Wild Purple \"Ye Sheng\" Raw Pu-erh tea with wild arbor ripe pu-erh tea from several regions? You get something delicious, powerful and complex that is the best of both worlds. It has the sweetness of a good ripe pu-erh, it has the umami and savory character of wild purple raw tea and the bitterness of both raw and ripe. The tea is thick and lubricating in the mouth and there is a slight lingering bitterness that transforms into a pleasant mouth-watering sweetness long after the tea has been enjoyed. Cha Qi is powerful but not overwhelming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aging prospects for this tea are really exciting. We have many examples of past raw and ripe blends in the world of pu-erh and several have become famous (like the famous \"Purple Heaven\" bricks and cakes from the 80's and 90's). I created this tea because it's delicious to drink now and encompasses the things I like about raw and ripe pu-erh. The blending is harmonious and there is no need to wait to drink this tea, as it's enjoyable right now for those who are not faint of heart!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper Design by \u003cspan\u003eGervaise Durand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/gervaisedurand.com\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1720547657414000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1IWMT7dnfKbmUxkwxeJpuQ\" href=\"http:\/\/gervaisedurand.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egervaisedurand.com\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/instagram.com\/gervaise.durand\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1720547657414000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw30kzgKZIV_QJBK7EtQsCjN\" href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/gervaise.durand\/\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einstagram.com\/gervaise.durand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 Grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust 150 kilograms in total pressed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Story of Nezha Conquers the Sea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Story:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Li Jing's wife, from Chen Tang Pass, gave birth to a flesh ball after being pregnant for three years and six months. Suddenly, the flesh ball burst open, and a boy jumped out, glowing with radiance. Li Jing was displeased, but a Taoist named Taiyi came to congratulate him. Taiyi named the child Nezha, took him as a disciple, and immediately gifted him two treasures: the Universe Ring (Qiankun Circle) and the Red Armillary Sash (Hun Tian Ling).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Nezha was seven years old, there was a drought, and the Dragon King of the East Sea withheld rain. The Dragon King even sent his minions to capture boys and girls from the seaside at night. Nezha, seeing the injustice, killed the Dragon King's minion, Yaksha, with the Universe Ring and then killed the Dragon King's son, Ao Bing. The Dragon King went to the Heavenly Palace to complain but was again beaten half to death by Nezha on the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsequently, the Dragon King invited his three brothers to discuss revenge. The next day, the Four Dragon Kings led their sailors to create huge waves, flooding Chen Tang Pass, demanding that Li Jing hand over Nezha. Nezha wanted to fight back but was stopped by Li Jing, who took away Nezha's two treasures. For the safety of the entire city, Nezha sadly took his own life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfterwards, the Taoist Taiyi used lotus flowers and fresh lotus roots to create a new body for Nezha, bringing him back to life. The reborn Nezha, now wielding a Fire-tipped Spear and riding Wind Fire Wheels, defeated the Dragon Kings and rid the people of the evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins of the Story:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legend of Nezha Conquering the Sea and subduing dragons is mainly derived from ancient mythological stories recorded in the Ming Dynasty novels \"Investiture of the Gods,\" \"Journey to the West,\" and \"Complete Collection of Myths from the Three Religions.\" Due to the protagonist Nezha's innocent and fearless spirit, he has been beloved by people. The story, where an evil dragon harms the people and Nezha creates havoc in the Dragon King's palace, has been adapted into several animated films and TV series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong these adaptations, the animated film \"Nezha Conquers the Sea,\" created by the Shanghai Animation Film Studio in the late 1970s, is highly praised for its vivid colors, elegant style, and rich imagination, and it has received acclaim both domestically and internationally, remaining a classic to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \"Journey to the West,\" one of the Four Great Classical Novels, Nezha is described as being powerful just three days after his birth. He defeated the Water Crystal Palace, captured and skinned a dragon, and later subdued ninety-six demon caves, ultimately becoming a celestial god.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" 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\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":47692156731625,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":47692156797161,"sku":null,"price":7.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_4b3dafa5-563b-45fb-9e28-6ec2d07c535a.jpg?v=1724095172"},{"product_id":"purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2024","title":"\"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a blend of multiple types of Purple varietal (mostly black) teas from the first flush of Spring 2024 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 2024 tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 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\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":47793187717353,"sku":null,"price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":47793187750121,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/Purple24.jpg?v=1727195901"},{"product_id":"2024-yunnan-sourcing-bang-dong-zi-cha-purple-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bang Dong Zi Cha\" Purple Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBang Dong Village (邦东寨) is located in the county Mengku, Lincang prefecture. Bang Dong is a small village situated at an altitude of 1600 meters. Our production is made entirely from the tea picked by three families from their small ancestral tea gardens. The tea trees are 80-200 years old and are growing naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is entirely Bang Dong Zi Cha (Purple Tea). The tea is not from cloned purple plants but rather is collected from the purple tinged leaves and stem trees that grow alongside the non-purple tea trees in the same garden. This area of Bang Dong is very sunny and high altitude with southern facing slopes and as such has a high incidence of naturally occurring purple mutations (around 15-20% of the trees in this area). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe purple tea of Bang Dong is not quite the same as Yi Wu and Jinggu area purple teas that are more purple when fresh and darker black in color after processing into mao cha. The Bang Dong area \"zi cha\" (lit. purple tea) has purple stems and some purple tinging on the leaves. The taste is distinctive from the non-purple mutated trees growing in the same area (often side by side), with less bitterness, more sweetness, and a fruity character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA total of 30 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:  250 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003cbr\u003eHarvest time:  April 2023\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Area:  Bang Dong village, Bang Dong county, Lincang Prefecture\u003cbr\u003eTotal Production amount:  30 kilograms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Illustration by Olga Volosin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\" data-mce-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":47831521034473,"sku":null,"price":79.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":47831521067241,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_ddbd6ca0-06fc-4883-91ca-94fe8bd81907.jpg?v=1728060170"},{"product_id":"2024-yunnan-sourcing-synergy-black-and-white-tea-cake","title":"2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Synergy\" Black and White Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tea is truly exceptional! Crafted from the Wild Tree Purple varietal (ye sheng cha) found in the Mang Fei mountain region of Yong De county, it grows wild and is harvested exclusively in March. This tea is a blend from the same origin, processed in two different styles: one as white tea and the other as black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white tea is processed using a technique similar to Yue Guang Bai. The leaves are briefly wilted and then placed in a long wind tunnel, where the airflow gradually halts the oxidation process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black tea, on the other hand, is processed in the style of a Yunnan sun-dried black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavor profile of this tea is equally distinctive, offering a complex array of notes, including fruit, flowers, sugarcane, and a fleeting bitterness that quickly fades. With even a few months of aging, this bitterness transforms into a rich fruit sweetness that lingers on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn incredibly rare tea, only 80 kilograms in total production!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also offer a Purple varietal Black Tea cake and White Tea cakes pressed from the same exact area!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-dream-in-red-purple-black-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=aae3d5cf2\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-dream-in-red-purple-black-tea-cake?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=aae3d5cf2\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Dream in Red\" Purple Black Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html;charset=UTF-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-dream-in-purple-white-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=2dd0fff33\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLate-March Harvested (Pressed on July 12th 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e250 Grams per cake (7 Cakes per Bamboo Leaf Tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapper Design by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatrik Benedičič\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 href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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 (250 Grams)","offer_id":47843654697193,"sku":"","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":47843654729961,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_c5e18b4d-be8c-4eba-80e2-a5f5f3377b20.jpg?v=1728666553"},{"product_id":"purple-tea-sampler","title":"Purple Tea Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore a very unique selection with our Purple Tea Sampler. Taste a curated selection of purple teas from our and develop an appreciation for the distinct aroma, flavor and mouthfeel of these amazing teas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Tea is a special Yunnan tea. There exist three unique varieties, all different cultivars. The original Purple tea is called \"Wild Purple\" or \"Ye Sheng\" Purple tea. The varietal is referred to as Assamica Dehongensis. Ye Sheng tea is very bitter when young but ages quickly and develops great complexity with age. It was originally processed into mao cha and sold as a kind of Raw Pu-erh tea, but more recently has been processed into Black tea with incredible results!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated July 15, 2025!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere are the 5 teas that you'll get in this sampler!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/purple-tea\/products\/light-roast-wild-tree-purple-varietal-black-tea-of-dehong\"\u003eLight Roast Wild Tree Purple Varietal Black Tea of Dehong\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/purple-tea\/products\/light-roast-wild-tree-purple-varietal-black-tea-of-dehong\" class=\"title\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e(Spring 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e25 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/purple-tea-spring-2019\/products\/wu-yi-shan-zi-hong-pao-purple-da-hong-pao-oolong-tea-spring-2018\"\u003eWu Yi Shan \"Zi Hong Pao\" Purple Da Hong Pao Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e(Spring 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/purple-tea\/products\/purple-varietal-ye-guang-bai-white-tea-of-dehong\"\u003ePurple Varietal \"Yue Guang Bai\" White Tea of Dehong\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/purple-tea\/products\/purple-varietal-ye-guang-bai-white-tea-of-dehong\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Spring 2025)\u003cbr\u003e25 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-jinggu-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake\"\u003e2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Jinggu Ye Sheng Cha\" Wild Tree Purple Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50 grams - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/purple-tea\/products\/jinggu-aged-zi-cha-purple-loose-leaf-ripe-pu-erh-tea\"\u003eJinggu Aged \"Zi Cha\" Purple Loose Leaf Ripe Pu-erh Tea\u003c\/a\u003e (2011)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47879320928489,"sku":"","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/PurpleTeaSampler.png?v=1730234967"},{"product_id":"yong-de-big-snow-mountain-wild-purple-white-tea-dragon-balls","title":"Yong De \"Big Snow Mountain\" Wild Purple White Tea Dragon Balls","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 Big Snow 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 just a couple years of age,  most of the bitterness has already transformed into fruity 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\u003e2023 First Flush of Spring Harvested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e6.5-7 Grams per Dragon Ball (wrapper incorrectly says the weight is 5 grams each)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThese are sold by weight which includes the weight of the packaging (wrapper and twist-tie). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":48426925129961,"sku":"","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/1_5e72effa-015a-4efc-ac70-7b7b20f66a7d.jpg?v=1747750652"},{"product_id":"jinggu-wild-tree-purple-black-tea","title":"Jinggu Wild Tree Purple Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis year we decided to ask the grower of our very tasty \u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/wild-tree-purple-moonlight-white-tea-from-jinggu?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=c2a19de3e\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eWild Tree Purple Moonlight White Tea from Jinggu\u003c\/a\u003e to harvest tea from the same trees and bushes as the white tea, but to process it into a black tea instead! We sell several Wild Tree \"Ye Sheng\" Purple Black teas but I think due to the unique character of this particular garden, this tea is really special and deserves your attention! If you enjoyed the white tea from this garden we think you'll find this tea's thick muscat grape-like fruitiness and thick mouth-feel a welcome addition to your tea collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring Harvest (40 kilograms in total)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHong Ni Tang Village mountainous area in Jing Gu County of Simao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal:  Camellia Assamica Dehongensis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Leaf to 1 Bud pluck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"25 Grams \/ Spring 2025","offer_id":48515712123113,"sku":"","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_0676.jpg?v=1750787405"},{"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":"purple-bud-zi-ya-black-tea-of-jinggu","title":"Purple Bud \"Zi Ya\" Black Tea of Jinggu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntirely first flush of spring harvested purple tea from Yang Ta village in Jing Gu county of Simao.  Purple Tea (Zi Cha) is a naturally occurring mutated Assamica tea plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea has lovely sweet fruity taste and thick in the mouth, with very little astringency or bitterness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril Harvest from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKu Zhu Mountain area of Jinggu County\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information on Purple tea read below:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Varietal of Camellia:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYunnan pu-erh tea grows in the superior environment of low latitude, high altitude South Asian tropics and achieves many qualities of superior tea. Among pu-erh tea, purplish red bud tea is particularly valued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the hot, humid summer and fall seasons a portion of tea tree buds are purplish red colored. The source of the color is anthocyanin, which changes color along with cell sap acidity. High levels of acidity lead to red color, while medium acidity is more purple, and high alkalinity tends toward indigo. Purplish red tea results from an inherited reaction to unfavorable hot and humid summer environmental conditions, providing the tea tree with a mechanism for fighting scorching ultraviolet rays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu-erh tea growing areas tend to be between 1000 and 2000m elevation. According to surveys, higher altitude tea growing areas receive as much as 8 times the ultraviolet light of lower altitude growing areas. During the dry spring tea season, the atmosphere tends to be quite dusty which serves to reflect, scatter, and absorb most ultraviolet light. Entering into the rainy season, atmospheric dust is frequently washed away by rain. These clean, clear atmospheric conditions allow virtually all UV light reach the surface. In order to resist damage from this shortwave radiation, tea leaves produce anthocyanin, which can reflect away a portion of the UV light hitting the leaves. Although a southern Yunnan tea field during the high of the summer is a sea of green, most eye-catching are the specks of purplish-red scattered throughout. Purple bud tea trees occupy approximately 1-2% of all tea trees, and occur with varying intensities of purple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurplish red bud tea has throughout history been regarded as a standard for quality tea. Lu Yu in the \"Cha Jing\" evaluating the color of tea leaves, came to the early conclusion: \"bright cliffs and gloomy forests, purple is the highest and green the second\". Purple tea features prominent fragrance and rich flavor. A small number of tea trees growing on the rocky slopes of Fujian's Zhengyi mountain, because of their red color, are given the famous name Da Hong Pao. Another historically famous purple tea is Zhejiang province's Guzhu Zisun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Bud Tea, grown in high mountain ancient tea fields, is hand-picked by growers who select only young tender buds from the purple tea trees. It is solely and painstakingly processed to produce a very small quantity of heavenly tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple bud tea anthocyanin can be bitter, so it is recommended that those who do not enjoy bitter flavors reduce the strength of their brew so as to enjoy the fine tea flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Spring 2025 \/ 50 Grams","offer_id":49069524353257,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_2866.jpg?v=1757087683"},{"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\u003eRead reviews of our previous years Purple Voodoo cakes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2018?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=9556ac780\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2018\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2019?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=9556ac780\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2019\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2020?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=d960f98c8\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e\"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2020\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2021?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=642fed72c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" class=\"title\"\u003e\"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2021\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2022?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=92b85786b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e \"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2022\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2023?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=fd9e1e87e\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e \"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2023\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-spring-2024?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=f8f117f36\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e \"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2024 \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy 1 \u003cstrong\u003e\"Purple Voodoo\" Purple Black Tea Cake * Spring 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and save 50% on a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/pages\/buy-1-2025-purple-voodoo-purple-black-tea-cake-and-save-50-percent-on-a-2025-purple-voodoo-wooden-jigsaw-puzzle\"\u003e2025 Purple Voodoo Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick on link for code and full details!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this video below we drink the 2019 Purple Voodoo:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/R2gL8h5i98Y\"\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 width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bka5mSdO1SI\"\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-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":"2024-yunnan-sourcing-purple-dragon-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2024 Yunnan Sourcing \"Purple Dragon\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"467\" data-start=\"80\"\u003eA striking wild-tree sheng made from naturally purple Ye Sheng leaves gathered in the north-western area of Dehong (1,600–2,200 m). This population of wild tea is famous for its dark-hued buds and leaves, naturally high polyphenols, and a vivid, energetic cup. Spring 2024 material was carefully hand-processed and stone-pressed into classic 357 g cakes; total production 100 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"488\" data-start=\"469\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"925\" data-start=\"489\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"489\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"491\"\u003eWild purple leaf (野生茶\/Ye Sheng) from high elevation forests; naturally robust, bug-resistant growth and strong, focused energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"734\" data-start=\"619\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"734\" data-start=\"621\"\u003eSpring pick that’s\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ebud-heavy this year, adding a clear thread of early sweetness to the classic wild profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"843\" data-start=\"735\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"843\" data-start=\"737\"\u003eClean, careful processing designed for long life in the pumidor, built to integrate and round out with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"925\" data-start=\"844\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"925\" data-start=\"846\"\u003eSmall run from a single production area in Dehong; transparent and collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"943\" data-start=\"927\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1350\" data-start=\"944\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1017\" data-start=\"944\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1017\" data-start=\"946\"\u003eAroma: mountain honey, pine resin, dark florals; a hint of citrus peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1097\" data-start=\"1018\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1097\" data-start=\"1020\"\u003eLiquor: bright golden yellow with excellent clarity; thick, almost oily body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1098\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1100\"\u003eFlavor: decisive young bitterness that quickly turns sweet; honeyed cane and wild-berry hints sit over a fresh, resin-mineral backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1350\" data-start=\"1240\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1350\" data-start=\"1242\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel: long hui-gan and pronounced shengjin (mouth-watering return) with a warm, stimulating cha qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1374\" data-start=\"1352\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1809\" data-start=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1413\" data-start=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1413\" data-start=\"1377\"\u003eArea: north-western Dehong, Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1448\" data-start=\"1414\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1448\" data-start=\"1416\"\u003eElevation: about 1,600–2,200 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1576\" data-start=\"1449\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1576\" data-start=\"1451\"\u003eMaterial: wild purple-leaf Ye Sheng population (often referenced in the literature alongside C. sinensis var. assamica)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1577\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1579\"\u003eSeason: Spring 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1694\" data-start=\"1601\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1694\" data-start=\"1603\"\u003eCraft: hand-picked • sun-withered • hand-rolled • sun-dried • traditionally stone-pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1752\" data-start=\"1695\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1752\" data-start=\"1697\"\u003eFormat: 357 g per cake (7 cakes per bamboo-leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1781\" data-start=\"1753\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1781\" data-start=\"1755\"\u003eProduction: 100 kg total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1809\" data-start=\"1782\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1809\" data-start=\"1784\"\u003eProducer: Yunnan Sourcing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1827\" data-start=\"1811\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1907\" data-start=\"1828\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1907\" data-start=\"1828\"\u003e(Great water helps. Keep the early steeps short to manage the youthful bite.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1935\" data-start=\"1909\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1933\" data-start=\"1909\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2160\" data-start=\"1936\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1954\" data-start=\"1936\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1954\" data-start=\"1938\"\u003e6 g per 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1968\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1968\" data-start=\"1957\"\u003e98–100 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2061\" data-start=\"1969\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2061\" data-start=\"1971\"\u003eQuick rinse, then 5 s • 8 s • 10 s • 12 s • 15 s, increasing gradually for 10+ infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2160\" data-start=\"2062\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2160\" data-start=\"2064\"\u003eIf the bitterness peaks too hard, shave 1–2 seconds off the first two pours or brew at 90–96 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2175\" data-start=\"2162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2173\" data-start=\"2162\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2272\" data-start=\"2176\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"2176\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"2178\"\u003e3–4 g per 300 ml (10 oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2229\" data-start=\"2205\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2229\" data-start=\"2207\"\u003e95–98 °C • 2:00–2:30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2272\" data-start=\"2230\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2272\" data-start=\"2232\"\u003e2–3 infusions, adding 20–30 s each round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2293\" data-start=\"2274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2291\" data-start=\"2274\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2396\" data-start=\"2294\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2316\" data-start=\"2294\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2316\" data-start=\"2296\"\u003e1–1.2 g per 100 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2348\" data-start=\"2317\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2348\" data-start=\"2319\"\u003e90–95 °C, top up as you sip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2396\" data-start=\"2349\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2396\" data-start=\"2351\"\u003eRound, honey-sweet cup with a tidy green snap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2413\" data-start=\"2398\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2411\" data-start=\"2398\"\u003eCold brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2532\" data-start=\"2414\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2472\" data-start=\"2414\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2472\" data-start=\"2416\"\u003e8–10 g per 1 L, room-temp water; refrigerate 6–8 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2532\" data-start=\"2473\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2532\" data-start=\"2475\"\u003eCrisp, lightly citrusy sweetness with minimal astringency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2548\" data-start=\"2534\"\u003eAging notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2753\" data-start=\"2549\"\u003eYoung purple ye sheng type pu-erh can be quite bold and bitter; with 2–4 years of clean storage the bite mellows into layered fruit-honey sweetness and a silkier texture. Store in 50-65% RH and 70-90F, in an odor-free area, with minimal airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2777\" data-start=\"2755\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2989\" data-start=\"2778\"\u003eGreat on its own for a focused session, or use a small portion in blends to lift sweetness and length, especially fun alongside high-mountain Jinggu or Mengku material to compare terroir and wild vs. garden leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3005\" data-start=\"2991\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3253\" data-start=\"3006\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3100\" data-start=\"3060\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3100\" data-start=\"3062\"\u003eRegion: north-western Dehong, Yunnan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3129\" data-start=\"3101\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3129\" data-start=\"3103\"\u003eElevation: 1,600–2,200 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3154\" data-start=\"3130\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3154\" data-start=\"3132\"\u003eHarvest: Spring 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3196\" data-start=\"3155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3196\" data-start=\"3157\"\u003eFormat: 357 g cake (7 cakes per tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3225\" data-start=\"3197\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3225\" data-start=\"3199\"\u003eProduction: 100 kg total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3253\" data-start=\"3226\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3253\" data-start=\"3228\"\u003eProducer: Yunnan Sourcing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3442\" data-start=\"3255\"\u003eIn short: a wild-tree, purple-leaf Dehong sheng with golden liquor, thick viscosity, and a powerful sweet-aftertaste, bold now and poised to become deeply complex with a few years of rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapper \u003cspan\u003eDesign by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRongGao Printing Co. LTD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevious Pressings of this tea can be found here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2023-yunnan-sourcing-purple-love-bunny-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=4d99c826b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e 2023 Yunnan Sourcing \"Purple Love Bunny\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2022-yunnan-sourcing-rrooaarr-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=77f3ba9ad\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e2022 Yunnan Sourcing \"Rrooaarr\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2021-yunnan-sourcing-purple-kick-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=46694050a\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2021-yunnan-sourcing-purple-kick-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=46694050a\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-product-page-link=\"\"\u003e2021 Yunnan Sourcing \"Purple Kick\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2020-yunnan-sourcing-purple-planet-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=224153a14\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-purple-planet-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=224153a14\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2020 Yunnan Sourcing \"Purple Planet\" Wild Tree Purple Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-purple-pig-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2019-yunnan-sourcing-purple-pig-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake\"\u003e2019 Yunnan Sourcing \"Purple Pig\" Wild Tree Purple Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2018-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\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-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2018 Yunnan Sourcing \"Dehong Ye Sheng Cha\" Wild Tree Purple Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2016-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=9\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\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-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=9\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2016 Yunnan Sourcing \"Dehong Ye Sheng Cha\" Wild Tree Purple Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2015-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2015-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-wild-tree-purple-tea-cake?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2015 Yunnan Sourcing Dehong Ye Sheng Cha Wild Tree Purple Tea cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2014-yunnan-sourcing-dehong-ye-sheng-cha-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ec79eb18b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2014 Yunnan Sourcing Dehong Ye Sheng Cha 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 (357 Grams)","offer_id":49268425490665,"sku":null,"price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":49268425523433,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_8490.jpg?v=1761755245"},{"product_id":"purple-lao-cha-tou-ripe-pu-erh-tea-brick","title":"Purple Lao Cha Tou Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple tea (aka Zi Cha) is a large leaf varietal (Camellia Sinensis var. Assamica) that occurs naturally as a result of mutation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ripe tea is incredibly unique both because it's made from wet piling 100% purple tea varietal, and because of the taste as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra velvety smooth tea, with tons of creamy sweetness.  The aging in Jinggu (warm and humid climate) has transformed this tea into something to be enjoyed right now.  The creamy sweetness and fruit juice notes are wonderful to behold but there is something totally unique about this tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cha tou nuggets take awhile to heat up and give up their goodness.  We recommend using about 30%-40% more by weight.  For example if normally using 7 grams in a gaiwan, we'd recommend using 10 grams of these.  These can be steeped many many times and love the hottest water and longer steeps! If you'd like a stronger brew you can use a bit less and pry them apart with a pick before steeping them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested in Spring 2023, wet piled in late 2023, and then stored in Jinggu (Simao, Yunnan) until their pressing in November of 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 Grams per brick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is \"Cha Tou\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on Purple tea read below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Varietal of Camellia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYunnan Pu-erh tea grows in the superior environment of low latitude, high altitude South Asian tropics and achieves many qualities of superior tea. Among pu-erh tea, purplish red bud tea is particularly valued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the hot, humid summer and fall seasons a portion of tea tree buds are purplish red colored. The source of the color is anthocyanin, which changes color along with cell sap acidity. High levels of acidity lead to red color, while medium acidity is more purple, and high alkalinity tends toward indigo. Purplish red tea results from an inherited reaction to unfavorable hot and humid summer environmental conditions, providing the tea tree with a mechanism for fighting scorching ultraviolet rays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePu-erh tea growing areas tend to be between 1000 and 2000m elevation. According to surveys, higher altitude tea growing areas receive as much as 8 times the ultraviolet light of lower altitude growing areas. During the dry spring tea season, the atmosphere tends to be quite dusty which serves to reflect, scatter, and absorb most ultraviolet light. Entering into the rainy season, atmospheric dust is frequently washed away by rain. These clean, clear atmospheric conditions allow virtually all UV light reach the surface. In order to resist damage from this shortwave radiation, tea leaves produce anthocyanin, which can reflect away a portion of the UV light hitting the leaves. Although a southern Yunnan tea field during the high of the summer is a sea of green, most eye-catching are the specks of purplish-red scattered throughout. Purple bud tea trees occupy approximately 1-2% of all tea trees, and occur with varying intensities of purple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurplish red bud tea has throughout history been regarded as a standard for quality tea. Lu Yu in the \"Cha Jing\" evaluating the color of tea leaves, came to the early conclusion: \"bright cliffs and gloomy forests, purple is the highest and green the second\". Purple tea features prominent fragrance and rich flavor. A small number of tea trees growing on the rocky slopes of Fujian's Zhengyi mountain, because of their red color, are given the famous name Da Hong Pao. Another historically famous purple tea is Zhejiang province's Guzhu Zisun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Bud Tea, grown in high mountain ancient tea fields, is hand-picked by growers who select only young tender buds from the purple tea trees. It is solely and painstakingly processed to produce a very small quantity of heavenly tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple bud tea anthocyanin can be bitter, so it is recommended that those who do not enjoy bitter flavors reduce the strength of their brew so as to enjoy the fine tea flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: The previous batch was 2011 and is now sold out. We are now offering a 2015 batch of this tea (as of July 14th 2025) from the same gardens and wet-piled by the same person as our previous batch. If in doubt, please order the smallest amount of this 2015 batch and see how you like it before ordering a larger quantity!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 Brick (100 Grams)","offer_id":50803879051497,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/files\/DSC_9780.jpg?v=1775583393"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2101\/0117\/collections\/IMG_1134.png?v=1655057014","url":"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.us\/collections\/purple-tea\/harvest-season_spring-2026.oembed","provider":"Yunnan Sourcing USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}