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2014 Yunnan Sourcing Dehong Ye Sheng Cha Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

2014 Yunnan Sourcing Dehong Ye Sheng Cha Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake

by Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh
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$13.25 - $132.25
$13.25
$13.25 - $132.25
$13.25

An incredibly fantastic raw Pu-erh made from Wild Pu-erh tree leaves that have a dark purple color.  This 野生茶 (Wild Tea) is naturally dark in color, and is heavy in anti-oxidants and catechins.

Ye Sheng "野生“ varietal aka "Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze var. assamica (J. Masters) Kitam." is a primeval varietal that pre-dates Camellia Sinensis var. Assamica and is a naturally occuring non hybridized varietal. It's potency in cha qi arises from it's unadulterated nature. It is naturally bug repellent, and grows wild in the forests of Yunnan at an altitude of 1600-2200 meters.

The quality of the leaves and the meticulous processing ensures excellent storage and aging potential. The infused liquor is bright and is almost completely without bitterness. There is strong full taste in the mouth and a warm stimulating feel in the mouth and body after drinking this tea.



Producer: Yunnan Sourcing
Vintage: Spring 2014
Production area: North-western area of Dehong county

  

This tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 42 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 42 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 42 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission click on this link.

Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 5 reviews.

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Nice one!

"I purchased a sample but I’m considering a whole cake as I really enjoyed it. At this point it is 11 years old and it has a very unique taste that develops nicely with each infusion. I did: 5g, 100ml, 95oC, 20sec wash, 10sec + 10sec, up to 10 times; 1st: floral vegetal, 2nd: floral vegetal with slight smoke, 3rd: same, 4th: sweet root vegetables, 5th: same, 6th: same, 7th: sweet fruity, 8th: same, 9th: mellow sweetness, 10th: more mellow sweetness."

— Niya D. (5/5)

Unique, but not a tea for me

"This is a unique tea for sure. Strangely enough though, the same characteristics that I like so much in the Ye Sheng black teas don’t do it for me in this sheng. I can imagine that the profile becomes more likeable over time, but I am not going to invest in this tea in order to find out. Despite this being a complex tea, I can’t say I found the taste very pleasurable as it is. There is a decent amount of bitterness and only a little astringency. The taste has quite a lot of depth and is reminiscent of celery, parsnip, nettle and generally some roast vegetables. In the smell, I noticed robust notes of wet grass and soil along the vegetal ones of asparagus, kale, steamed vegetables and lemon. It’s a fairly sweet smell, which translates to the taste as well. The mouthfeel is drying and foamy with a medium body. I get a strong body warming sensation as well."

— Tomáš G. (4/5)

This is now one of

"This is now one of favorites"

— Russell H. (5/5)

Чай,который захотелось съесть!!))

"Внешний вид чая очень притягательный-захотелось его съесть))Аромат сухого листа мне понравился больше,чем после заваривания,но в целом-хороший чай для тех,кто любит чаи из этой серии(де хонг е шен),этим ценителям рекомендую!!"

— Maxim G. (4/5)

A nice aroma of cooked

"A nice aroma of cooked root vegetables develops a more complex and seductive aroma half way through the cup. Very little bitterness balances nicely with some sweetness. Tangy, juicy with a nice throat cleansing quality. Hints of ripe orange melon and eucalyptus. Very enjoyable long lasting aftertaste and a mellow qi. I like teas that have depth and complexity, this one has both so highly recommended. Brewed gong-fu style and either a clay pot to gaiwan seem to work well"

— Clifford i. (5/5)

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