2026 Yunnan Sourcing “Light of the Moon” Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake
“Light of the Moon” is a small-production raw pu-erh made entirely from first-flush Spring 2026 material harvested from naturally growing wild-arbor tea trees roughly 30–80 years old.
For this production we have chosen not to disclose the exact mountain or village. The tea comes from a remote, high-elevation old tea-growing area in Yunnan where the combination of altitude, isolation, mature trees, and a relatively undisturbed environment produces a remarkably clear and focused style of raw pu-erh.
This is a tea built around clarity, length, sweetness, and energy. It has a bright, lifted character, with a substantial mouthfeel and enough youthful bitterness and astringency to give it structure without overwhelming the underlying sweetness.
The brewed tea is a brilliant yellow-gold with excellent clarity. The aroma is fresh and high-toned, with mountain florals, rock sugar, sweet wood, and a faint citrus-like brightness. In the mouth, the tea is rounded and substantial, with a cool, penetrating sweetness that spreads gradually across the palate. Sugarcane, soft grain, and light woody notes sit beneath the floral character, while measured bitterness and light astringency give the tea shape and keep the cup lively.
The hui gan is long and persistent, developing quickly after swallowing and continuing to build through the session. Sheng jin is steady, leaving the mouth cool, refreshed, and increasingly sweet. The tea has excellent stamina and remains articulate over many infusions rather than fading abruptly.
The cha qi is one of the defining features of “Light of the Moon.” It gathers gradually but unmistakably, becoming more noticeable with each infusion. The feeling is energetic and focused, with a rising intensity that complements the tea’s clean, high-elevation character.
This is not a soft or anonymous raw pu-erh. It has real backbone, but the bitterness and astringency are proportionate and serve the tea rather than dominate it. The combination of structure, sweetness, aromatics, and strong returning sensation makes it especially rewarding for attentive gongfu sessions.
For those who enjoy high-end raw pu-erh with a luminous, cooling character and a strong sense of verticality and lift, “Light of the Moon” is a compelling tea to drink now and an excellent candidate for aging.
Brewing Guide
Gongfu (recommended)
6 grams per 100 ml
98–100°C
Quick rinse
Start with 5–8 second infusions and lengthen gradually
Expect 10+ strong infusions
If the bitterness or astringency comes forward too quickly, reduce the water temperature to 95–96°C or shorten the first few steeps slightly.
Western
3–4 grams per 300 ml
95–98°C
Steep for 2:00–2:30
Re-steep 2–3 times, adding 20–30 seconds each round
Grandpa Style
1–1.2 grams per 100 ml
90–95°C
Top up with hot water as you drink
This style emphasizes the tea’s cooling sweetness, rock-sugar character, and lingering floral finish.
Aging Notes
This tea has excellent potential for long-term aging. Its combination of strong aromatics, substantial body, measured bitterness, persistent hui gan, and powerful cha qi gives it the structure needed to develop considerable depth over time.
Store in 50-65% RH and 70-90F, in an odor-free area, with minimal airflow.
With age, expect the youthful floral and citrus-like high notes to soften into deeper honey, sweet wood, dried fruit, and increasingly integrated sweetness, while the mouthfeel should become rounder and more expansive.
In Summary
Name: 2026 Yunnan Sourcing “Light of the Moon” Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake
Tea Type: Raw Pu-erh Tea
Origin: Undisclosed high-elevation wild-arbor tea garden in Yunnan
Harvest: First Flush Spring 2026
Trees: Wild-arbor, approximately 30–80 years old
Character: Floral, cooling, sweet, structured, and energetic
Mouthfeel: Rounded, substantial, and persistent
Hui Gan: Long and fast-returning
Cha Qi: Strong, gathering, and focused
Aging Potential: Excellent
Net Weight: 250 grams per cake
Total Production: 100 cakes
Packaging Illustration: Марічка Владимир
In short: “Light of the Moon” is a high-elevation wild-arbor sheng with bright florals, rock-sugar sweetness, cooling energy, measured bitterness, and a long, luminous finish. The exact origin remains undisclosed; the character of the tea is allowed to stand on its own.
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 for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission click on this link.
