2026 Yunnan Sourcing "Naka Horse" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake
From Naka Mountain, at the northern edge of the Meng Song area (north of Nannuo), this lot comes from 100+ year-old trees growing around 1,950–2,000 m, among the higher sheng sites in Menghai County. Picked April 2026 (first flush) and stone-pressed into 357 gram cakes!
Naka is famed for firm structure with layered sweetness: expect a classical Meng Song core with high-mountain perfume, at times evoking the floral intensity of old-bush Dancong, and a long, returning sweetness.
Why it’s special
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High-elevation, old-arbor material: Thick leaf from mature trees near 2,000 m brings stamina, clarity, and resonance in the cup.
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Built to age: That clean bitterness and strong aftertaste give excellent aging prospects.
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Aroma: Alpine florals (orchid/osmanthus), cool herb, honeyed cane, light stone fruit.
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Liquor: Golden with high clarity; thick, mouth-filling texture.
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Flavor: A measured, lively bitterness frames Meng Song honey-grass sweetness; citrus-zest lift and mineral line carry through later steeps.
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Finish & feel: Long, returning sweetness (hui-gan) with a potent, focused cha qi.
In Summary
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Caffeine: Medium-High
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Storage & aging: Store cool, dry, odor-free, away from light; allow gentle airflow. Over 5–15 years, expect the bitterness to knit into deeper fruit and honey while texture turns silkier. Longer term aging will increase complexity and desirable traits!
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Name: 2026 Yunnan Sourcing “Naka Horse” Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea
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Region: Naka (Meng Song), Menghai County
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Elevation: ~1,950–2,000 m
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Trees: 100+ years
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Harvest: April 2026 (pressed June 15th, 2026)
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Process: Traditional sheng; stone-pressed
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Net weight: 357 grams per cake
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Production: 50 kg total (140 cakes)
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Wrapper Design: Cath Van
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.
This 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 click on this link.
