{"product_id":"2025-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-da-qing-gu-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2025 Yunnan Sourcing \"Autumn Da Qing Gu Shu\" Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eDa Qing Gu Shu is made from old-tree tea leaves picked at the end of Autumn 2025 in Da Qing village, a remote area of Jinggu County where old tea trees continue to grow in an unusually clean, undisturbed environment. This production comes from the garden of a single family whose trees are among the oldest in the area, with ages ranging from 100 to 300 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eThis is a tea of remarkable balance and stamina. Bitter, astringent, sweet, spicy, and floral notes all arrive together, yet nothing feels disjointed. Instead, the tea unfolds with steadiness and poise across many infusions, leaving a long-lasting impression in the mouth, throat, and body. It is a deeply satisfying autumn old-arbor sheng with both immediate appeal and excellent aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"10oopf9\" data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eWhy it’s special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cuo74f\" data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eSingle-family production:\u003c\/strong\u003e made from one family’s old-tree garden in remote Da Qing village\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jkzmbs\" data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eOld-arbor material (100–300 yrs):\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers depth, structure, and enduring cha qi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l5daws\" data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eLate-autumn harvest character:\u003c\/strong\u003e rounder and more settled than spring, while still full of complexity and strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f49x9i\" data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eRemarkable balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e bitterness, sweetness, spice, floral lift, and astringency all work together rather than competing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gkcnnb\" data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eVery limited quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e a focused, small-scale production with strong village identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1yuwa5w\" data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m85nz4\" data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e wildflower honey, dried herbs, meadow florals, light spice, warm wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7vxoyx\" data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e clear golden-amber with a smooth, substantial body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gn6038\" data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e layered sweet-bitter interplay with floral lift, gentle spice, and a clean, structured astringency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kmbfrk\" data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e thick, steady, and mouth-coating without heaviness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8kt1j\" data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eFinish \u0026amp; feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e long-lasting hui-gan, persistent shengjin (mouthwatering return), and a lingering sensation in the throat and body that continues well after the session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"uehxuk\" data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; processing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10g0vif\" data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eArea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Da Qing village, Jinggu County, Simao Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x2g0od\" data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e old arbor, 100–300 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bma71x\" data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e one-family garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6hhx88\" data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Autumn 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ozw0bi\" data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-picked • sun-withered • hand-rolled • sun-dried • stone-pressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12tjhv3\" data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e design by Cath Van\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gp7zz1\" data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003e(Great water helps. This tea rewards measured, attentive brewing.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2618\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6go006\" data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003e6 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o4dcif\" data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003e98–100 °C (208–212 °F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1haw7sg\" data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eQuick rinse, then 5s • 8s • 10s • 12s • 15s, adding gradually for 10+ infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v23h88\" data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2618\"\u003eTip: If the astringency shows too strongly, shorten the first pours slightly or lower the temperature to 95–96 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h6qhv7\" data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003e3–4 g \/ 300 mL (10 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cjugmv\" data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003e95–98 °C • 2:00–2:30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"110ipgn\" data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003e2–3 infusions, adding 20–30s each round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2764\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003eGrandpa style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m3ni2n\" data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003e1–1.2 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gk2f0t\" data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003e90–95 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a8npoo\" data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003eTop up as you sip. Sweet, floral, and pleasantly structured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong 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\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1tm77v3\" data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3037\"\u003ePairing \u0026amp; occasions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3218\"\u003eExcellent with plain nuts, mild crackers, or simple dark chocolate. A beautiful tea for slower, contemplative sessions where its balance and aftertaste can fully reveal themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"15gctsw\" data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3234\"\u003eAging notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3485\"\u003eBuilt to integrate and round out with age. Store in 50-65% RH and 70-90F, in an odor-free area, with minimal airflow. Over time, expect the bitterness and astringency to soften, while sweetness, spice, and body deepen and become even more harmonious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"wyz46u\" data-start=\"3487\" data-end=\"3501\"\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3502\" data-end=\"3787\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z8a5jf\" data-start=\"3502\" data-end=\"3572\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3513\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 “Autumn Da Qing Gu Shu” Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jv5dhk\" data-start=\"3573\" data-end=\"3635\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3575\" data-end=\"3586\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Da Qing village, Jinggu County, Simao Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x2g0od\" data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3677\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3648\"\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e old arbor, 100–300 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tzo5bm\" data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3713\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"3692\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Autumn 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10hjjbf\" data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3752\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3716\" data-end=\"3731\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e single-family garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bs9vys\" data-start=\"3753\" data-end=\"3787\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3774\"\u003eWrapper design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cath Van\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3979\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3802\"\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e A very limited, single-family autumn Jinggu sheng with superb balance, layered sweet-bitter-spicy-floral complexity, and a long, resonant finish in the mouth, throat, and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory and has passed the MRL limits for 404 pesticide residues as established by the EU Food and Safety commission. For more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/en\/content\/20-eu-compliance\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":46389702000839,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":46389702033607,"sku":null,"price":6.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/files\/DSC_4150_7cca782b-e883-4327-9d32-4285726b98b7.jpg?v=1775705529","url":"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/en-ca\/products\/2025-yunnan-sourcing-autumn-da-qing-gu-shu-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","provider":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}