2026 Yunnan Sourcing "Ku Zhu Shan" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake

From Ku Zhu Mountain, near Wenshan village about 7 km southeast of Jinggu town (Pu’er / Simao), this sheng comes from naturally grown, 100+-year-old trees. Ku Zhu shows a bolder side of Jinggu, more bitter and more assertive than its sweeter Yang Ta counterpart, yet still carries a unique character often described as a meeting of Jinggu sweetness with Mengku’s clean, mineral edge. Pressed into 250 gram cakes with a striking design by Sara Pellerin, and made in small quantity (40 kg total).

• Old-arbor power: 100+-year material brings density, structure, and long, steady infusions.

• Distinct terroir: A “Jinggu × Mengku” vibe, honeyed undercurrent with alpine, mineral bite, yet unmistakably Ku Zhu.

• Built to age: The firm bitterness and clean profile make this an excellent candidate for mid- to long-term cellaring.

Tasting notes

• Aroma: Wild honey, citrus peel (pomelo), alpine herbs, fresh grain, light pine.

• Liquor: Pale gold to light amber; thick, rounded mouthfeel with precise, lively energy.

• Flavor: Early steeps show measured kuwei (pleasant bitterness) with floral–citrus lift and a clean mineral line; mid–late steeps reveal gentle honey, barley/grain sweetness, and light resin.

• Finish & feel: Long, cooling hui-gan; persistent shengjin (mouthwatering return); focused, steady cha qi without harshness.

In Summary

• Region: Ku Zhu Mountain, near Wenshan village, Jinggu (Pu’er/Simao), Yunnan

• Trees: 100+-year-old old-arbor

• Harvest: April 2026

• Process: Traditional sheng pu-erh, pressed cake

• Net weight: 250 grams per cake

• Production: 40 kg (160 cakes) in total

• Wrapper Design: Sara Pellerin

In short: A bold, old-arbor Ku Zhu Shan sheng  clean, mineral, and pleasantly bitter, with floral-citrus lift and a long hui-gan. Ready to enjoy now and superbly positioned to age.

Each cake comes in a free matching gift box that features the full uncropped illustration by the artist. The matching gift box is not available for purchase separately.  NOTE: If the gift box arrives with creases or cosmetic blemishes we cannot provide a free replacement.