{"product_id":"2026-yunnan-sourcing-silver-horse-white-tea-mini-cakes","title":"2026 Yunnan Sourcing \"Silver Horse\" White Tea Mini Cakes","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade entirely from Spring 2026 harvested wild-arbor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamellia sinensis var. assamica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tea from Meng Song in Menghai County, these convenient 7 gram mini cakes offer a rich, fruity, and highly aromatic expression of Yunnan white tea in an easy single-session format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeng Song is a well-known tea-growing area in Xishuangbanna, located northwest of the Nan Nuo Mountains. The naturally grown large-leaf material used for this tea gives it considerably more body and stamina than many conventional white teas, while the gentle white tea processing preserves the sweetness, fragrance, and soft texture of the fresh leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Silver Horse” is immediately sweet and inviting. The liquor is bright yellow-gold, with aromas of honey, ripe fruit, dried flowers, and fresh sugarcane juice. In the mouth it is thick and viscous, with a soft, almost syrupy texture and very little bitterness. Notes of stone fruit, cane sugar, honey, and sweet hay develop through the session, while a mild cooling quality and lingering sweetness remain after swallowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most enjoyable aspects of this tea is its endurance. A single 7 gram mini cake can be brewed through many gongfu infusions, gradually becoming softer, sweeter, and more honeyed as the leaves open. The large intact leaf material visible in each cake gives the tea both substance and excellent re-steeping ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mini-cake format makes “Silver Horse” particularly convenient. Each cake is approximately 7 grams, making it an ideal amount for a medium-sized gaiwan or teapot without the need to break apart a larger cake. Simply unwrap one mini cake, give it a little time to loosen during the first couple of infusions, and continue brewing throughout the session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike many Yunnan white teas made from large-leaf material, “Silver Horse” should also develop beautifully with age. The fresh fruit and sugarcane character will gradually deepen, with honey, dried fruit, sweet wood, and richer aged-white-tea notes becoming increasingly prominent over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGongfu — recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 mini cake, approximately 7 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100–120 ml water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90–95°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick rinse optional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegin with 10–15 second infusions and lengthen gradually\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the compressed cake a couple of infusions to open fully. Once loosened, it should continue producing flavorful infusions for a long session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 mini cake per 400–500 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90–95°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep for 3–4 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRe-steep several times, increasing the infusion time with each round\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermos Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 mini cake per 500–700 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 90–95°C water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep for 20–40 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis produces a particularly rich, sweet, and fruit-forward brew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is suitable for drinking now or further aging. Over time, expect the fresh sugarcane and fruit character to deepen toward honey, dried fruit, sweet herbs, and richer woody sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore in a clean, odor-free environment away from excessive heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eName:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2026 Yunnan Sourcing “Silver Horse” Wild Arbor White Tea Mini Cakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yunnan White Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Meng Song, Menghai County, Xishuangbanna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamellia sinensis var. assamica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrees:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Naturally grown wild-arbor tea trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 7 grams per mini cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fruity, honeyed, sugarcane-sweet, thick, and smooth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright yellow-gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thick, viscous, and soft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Silver Horse” is a sweet and substantial Meng Song wild-arbor white tea with sugarcane juice sweetness, ripe fruit, honey, and a thick, lingering mouthfeel. The individually wrapped 7 gram mini cakes make it especially convenient for gongfu brewing while retaining the depth and aging potential of high-quality Yunnan large-leaf white tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note: These are sold by weight, and that weight includes the weight of the wrapper.\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. 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