{"product_id":"2026-yunnan-sourcing-ancient-grove-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2026 Yunnan Sourcing “Ancient Grove” Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-3 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e“Ancient Grove” is an exceptionally limited raw pu-erh tea made entirely from the first flush of the Spring 2026 harvest. The leaves were gathered from ancient arbor tea trees estimated to be between 200 and 300 years old, growing naturally on a warm, sun-facing mountainside. We have intentionally chosen not to disclose the precise mountain, village, or garden behind this production.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the finest and most costly teas we will offer this year. Its value is not built around a famous name printed on the wrapper, but around the quality of the leaf itself: powerful old-tree material, careful traditional processing, remarkable depth, and the unmistakable presence that only truly exceptional tea can possess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquor is bright, clear, and golden-yellow. Its aroma is deep and penetrating, combining wildflowers, warm honey, sweet wood, and a subtle fruit-like richness. The tea enters the mouth with an immediate sense of fullness, expanding across the palate with a dense, almost creamy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough smooth and refined, this is not a delicate or insubstantial tea. Beneath its sweetness is a firm structure, measured bitterness, and a slight astringency that quickly transforms into returning sweetness and persistent salivation. The flavor remains in the mouth and throat long after swallowing, gradually revealing layers of honey, flowers, ripe fruit, minerals, and a distinctive dark, almost chocolate-like sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cha qi is strong, clear, and deeply settling. Rather than arriving all at once, it builds steadily through the session, bringing warmth to the body and a calm, focused state of mind. The tea remains remarkably stable through many infusions, with its texture, aroma, and returning sweetness continuing long after lesser teas would have faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Ancient Grove” was selected for drinkers who value the experience inside the cup more than the prestige of a disclosed place-name. It is a rare, uncompromising production with the strength to drink beautifully now and the structure to develop greater depth, texture, and complexity over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6–7 grams per 100 ml\u003cbr\u003e95–100°C\u003cbr\u003eQuick rinse, followed by 5–8 second infusions\u003cbr\u003eIncrease the steeping time gradually\u003cbr\u003eExpect 10–15 or more infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing slightly cooler water and very short early infusions will emphasize its sweetness, fragrance, and refined texture. Boiling water and longer steeps will reveal more of its bitterness, mineral structure, and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026 Yunnan Sourcing “Ancient Grove” Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw Pu-erh Tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Flush Spring 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient arbor, approximately 200–300 years old\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Undisclosed ancient tea grove in Yunnan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral, honeyed, fruity, mineral, thick, and deeply textured\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCha Qi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, clear, and steadily building\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 Grams per cake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 cakes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chengyi Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (200 Grams)","offer_id":46942003069127,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":46942003101895,"sku":null,"price":18.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams Sample","offer_id":46942003134663,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/files\/DSC_0376.jpg?v=1785806940","url":"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/en-je\/products\/2026-yunnan-sourcing-ancient-grove-old-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","provider":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}