{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-jiu-tai-po-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Jiu Tai Po\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"571\"\u003eAutumn-harvest tea leaves from 200–300 year old tea trees growing in Jiu Tai Po village in Jinggu County (Pu’er\/Simao), Yunnan. Jiu Tai Po, or “Nine Mesa Village,” is a small village of about 1,200 inhabitants, many of whom are involved in tea production. The surrounding hills are a mix of forest and tea gardens, often interplanted among larger trees, at an ideal elevation of around 1,500 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eThis autumn version of Jiu Tai Po offers a slightly rounder, more relaxed expression than the spring harvest while retaining the village’s distinctive character. It is sweet, thick, and pungent, with a grain-like profile, gentle bitterness, and lifted floral notes that call to mind a good IPA. The cha qi is noticeable but not overpowering, and the tea remains flavorful and engaging through 10+ infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10oopf9\" data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"voja0o\" data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eOld-arbor material (200–300 yrs):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sturdy, energy-rich leaf delivers depth, texture, and stamina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y37cah\" data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eAgro-forestry terroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea gardens interspersed with taller trees at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e~1,500 m\u003c\/strong\u003e concentrate aromatics while keeping the liquor clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10s64v9\" data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eAutumn harvest character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compared with spring, autumn leaf tends to brew a little rounder and more immediately approachable, with softer edges and a fuller sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ruyk1b\" data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eClassic sheng craft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Careful sun-withering, rolling, and sun-drying keep aromatics high and structure firm; stone pressing protects the sets and encourages elegant aging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fq0357\" data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003eSmall production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 kg total of focused, village-specific character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1yuwa5w\" data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12io4fy\" data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild honey, fresh grain\/barley, meadow florals, citrus peel, light pine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a1i2y6\" data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold to light amber; thick, rounded mouthfeel with a smooth glide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15idd81\" data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malted barley and sugarcane sweetness up front; floral-citrus lift with orange blossom and gentle hop-like zest; measured green bitterness for structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zppfwt\" data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, cooling\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ehui-gan, steady shengjin (mouthwatering return), light mineral snap; cha qi arrives as clear, focused, but relaxed energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"uehxuk\" data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eaqjf8\" data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003eVillage \/ Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jiu Tai Po (“Nine Mesa Village”), Jinggu County (Pu’er\/Simao), Yunnan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l4y2mm\" data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,500 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qxbnpq\" data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old arbor, 200–300 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11gxtvv\" data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2439\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn 2025 harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"192egla\" data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked • sun-withered • hand-rolled • sun-dried • stone-pressed\u003cstrong data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gp7zz1\" data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003e(Great water helps. Keep early steeps short to showcase sweetness and florals.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2790\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"csg39i\" data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003e6 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nzx1xz\" data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003e98–100 °C (208–212 °F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ln5rhs\" data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2928\"\u003eQuick rinse, then 5s • 8s • 10s • 12s • 15s, adding gradually for 10+ infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12jnnce\" data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003eTip: If bitterness peaks too fast, shorten by 1–2 seconds or drop to 95–96 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3027\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3025\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3133\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hw4f77\" data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3056\"\u003e3–4 g \/ 300 mL (10 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jg5nzr\" data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3083\"\u003e95–98 °C • 2:00–2:30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"110ipgn\" data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3133\"\u003e2–3 infusions, adding 20–30s each round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-end=\"2258\" data-start=\"2241\"\u003eThermos style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2357\" data-start=\"2261\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2287\" data-start=\"2261\" data-section-id=\"wdssgt\"\u003e1 gram per 100 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2357\" data-start=\"2288\" data-section-id=\"eqqoh7\"\u003eUse 95C water and steep for 10-15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tm77v3\" data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3435\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3663\"\u003eGreat with lightly salted almonds, plain crackers, or citrus-peel dark chocolate. A fun side-by-side with our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2025-yunnan-sourcing-jiu-tai-po-bai-cha-old-arbor-white-tea-cake\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3547\" data-end=\"3569\"\u003eJiu Tai Po Bai Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to explore terroir and processing, or with the spring version to compare seasonal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gctsw\" data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3679\"\u003eAging notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"3897\"\u003eBuilt to integrate and round out with age. Store in 50-65% RH and 70-90F, in an odor-free area, with minimal airflow. Expect honeyed grain, deeper fruit sweetness, and greater smoothness to emerge over \u003cstrong data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"3896\"\u003e5–15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"wyz46u\" data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3913\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3914\" data-end=\"4314\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sblnai\" data-start=\"3914\" data-end=\"3972\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3925\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 “Jiu Tai Po” Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh (Sheng)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2lxnco\" data-start=\"3973\" data-end=\"4027\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3975\" data-end=\"3986\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jiu Tai Po, Jinggu (Pu’er\/Simao), Yunnan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l4y2mm\" data-start=\"4028\" data-end=\"4057\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4044\"\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,500 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d83v65\" data-start=\"4058\" data-end=\"4086\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4060\" data-end=\"4070\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200–300 yrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uevlu6\" data-start=\"4087\" data-end=\"4117\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4101\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iy2o86\" data-start=\"4118\" data-end=\"4172\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4132\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional sheng (raw) pu-erh, stone-pressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1084fe2\" data-start=\"4173\" data-end=\"4232\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4175\" data-end=\"4190\"\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357 Grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u0a4yi\" data-start=\"4233\" data-end=\"4266\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4235\" data-end=\"4250\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 kg total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cfqkoz\" data-start=\"4267\" data-end=\"4314\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4269\" data-end=\"4288\"\u003eWrapper design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cath Van\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4316\" data-end=\"4526\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4316\" data-end=\"4329\"\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e A village-specific, old-arbor Jiu Tai Po autumn sheng — sweet, thick, and pleasantly grainy-floral, with tidy bitterness, long hui-gan, steady cha qi, and the structure to age beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevious Jiu Tai Po productions are listed here:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca data-product-page-link=\"\" 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