{"title":"Spring Harvest Pu-erh Tea","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2009-yunnan-sourcing-you-le-zhi-chun-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"2009 Yunnan Sourcing \"You Le Zhi Chun\" Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou Le Zhi Chun (攸乐之春 aka “Spring of You Le”) is the second tea cake created under the new Yunnan Sourcing \/ Rui Cao Xiang label. This label is a co-project between Yunnan Sourcing “Yun Zhi Yuan” (云之源) and our Korean counter-part “Rui Cao Xiang” (瑞草香).  During our extensive travels and mao cha tastings in Banna during the Spring of 2009 we came across this exquisite first flush mao cha. It is entirely first flush of spring 2009 mao cha from 100-200 year old trees on You Le Mountain in Xi Shuang Banna.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou Le Mountain (aka Ji Nuo mountain基诺山) is situated east of Jing Hong city about halfway between Jing Hong and Yi Wu.  The tea was picked and processed entirely by hand by the growers themselves in the the village of Long Pa (龙怕). The tea is tippy and healthy and is covered with downy silver fur. The raw material is almost entirely intact leaf and bud sets and so stone-compression was used to preserve the natural beauty of this tea.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brew itself is full and round. The very characteristic You Le taste is present, fragrant with some floral notes… sweet and full in the mouth but with a vegetal bitterness present.  An excellent single-estate Long Pa tea! Just 100 kilograms produced in total!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNet Weight:  357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003cbr\u003eCompression date:  June 4th, 2009\u003cbr\u003eHarvest time:  March 2009\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Area:  Long Pa village of You Le mountain, Jing Hong Shi, Xi Shuang Banna prefecture of Yunnan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTotal Production amount:  280 cakes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"357 grams","offer_id":29974420614,"sku":"","price":305.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 grams sample","offer_id":29974709062,"sku":"","price":27.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams Sample","offer_id":32828306194535,"sku":"","price":12.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2009_yns_youle_bao.jpg?v=1527087648"},{"product_id":"2009-yunnan-sourcing-ai-lao-jue-se-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"2009 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ai Lao Jue Se\" Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAi Lao Jue Se (哀牢绝色) aka \"Ai Lao Rare Beauty\" is the eighth tea created under the new Yunnan Sourcing \/ Rui Cao Xiang label.  This label is a co-project between Yunnan Sourcing “Yun Zhi Yuan” (云之源) and our Korean counter-part “Rui Cao Xiang” (瑞草香).   This tea is made entirely from high altitude Ai Lao mountain tea.  The Ai Lao mountains peak out at about 3200 meters, making them second only to Wu Liang Shan as the highest mountains in Simao prefecture.   The Ai Lao mountain range is in the county of Jingdong which borders Chu Xiong prefecture.  This tea is grown in the area of Ai Lao known as Wang Jia village (王家村) at an altitude of 2200 meters making this some of the highest altitude pu-erh in existence.  The trees are healthy 200 year old trees growing naturally on steep hillsides and ridges.   These tea gardens are arguably some of the remotest tea gardens in all of Yunnan.  Lack of roads and access has kept the environment of this area in good condition, mao cha prices are significantly lower than comparable Banna teas, making this an affordable yet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea itself is aromatic with hints of orchid aroma (兰香), and a strong mouth-feel.  This tea (in its young age) is more subtle than the Wu Liang Lan Xiang cake with less bitterness and a stronger aroma.  The leaves are fatter and more burly than the Wu Liang tea. It features lots of hairy buds that make it somewhat resemble its close neighbor Jinggu mountain teas.  Honey and grass essences are present in this thick soupy tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea was compressed in a small tea factory near Kunming where stone presses were used.  Low temperature “baking” was used to dry these cakes after the compression process thus preserving their integrity!  In total just 160 kilograms of this tea has been produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet Weight:  357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompression date:  August 1st, 2009\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest time:  Late March 2009\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Area:  Wang Jia village of Jingdong county, Simao Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Production amount:  448 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The tea here is sought by many producers and the Yang Ta co-op is able to sell all of its tea at prices that allow them to live a comfortable lifestyle.  We were lucky enough to be able to convince them to reserve 70 kilograms of their wild and ancient arbor tea for us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Flush of Spring 2010 material * Stone-Compressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion:  Yang Ta Village, Jing Gu County, Lincang Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 cake (250 grams)","offer_id":29995333254,"sku":"","price":178.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 grams sample portion","offer_id":29995494982,"sku":"","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2010_yns_jingguyt_bao.jpg?v=1527088003"},{"product_id":"2010-yunnan-sourcing-nan-nuo-ya-kou-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2010 Yunnan Sourcing \"Nannuo Ya Kou\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst Flush of Spring material * Stone-Compressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the second cake released by our own label for the year 2010!  It's composed entirely of first flush of Spring material from the village of Ya Kou in the southern stretch of the Nannuo mountain range in the county of Menghai.   This tea has been carefully processed by hand at each stage and comes from tea trees ranging in age from 80 years to 250 years of age growing naturally unadulterated by fertilizers or pesticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea is itself is characteristically Nannuo tea with it's sweet and flowery aroma with a thick taste and protracted feeling in the mouth and throat.  More sensitive drinkers may experience a strong \"cha qi\" sensation in other parts of the body.  The tea cake has been stone-pressed to allow for optimum aging in temperate climates  and will age gradually over decades with subtle changes occurring all the time.  A cake built of high quality material that will bring enjoyment to those who drink it for years to come!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e70 kilograms total production!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 cake (250 grams)","offer_id":30113138310,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 grams sample portion","offer_id":30113274310,"sku":"","price":23.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2010_yns_nn_ykz_bao.jpg?v=1527088023"},{"product_id":"2010-yunnan-sourcing-you-le-ya-nuo-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2010 Yunnan Sourcing \"You Le Ya Nuo\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst Flush of Spring material * Stone-Compressed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is the fourth cake released by our own label for the year 2010!  It's composed entirely of first flush of Spring material from the village of Ya Nuo in the Ji Nuo mountain range in Xishuangbanna.   This tea has been carefully processed by hand at each stage and comes from tea trees ranging in age from 50 years to 150 years of age growing naturally unadulterated by fertilizers or pesticides.\u003cbr\u003eThe tea is itself is characteristically You Le mountain tea with it's strong and pungent aroma with a thick taste and protracted feeling in the mouth and throat.  The taste is somewhat bitter with little astringency and becomes sweet and soothing in later infusions.  More sensitive drinkers may experience a strong \"cha qi\" sensation in other parts of the body.  The tea cake has been stone-pressed to allow for optimum aging in temperate climates  and will age gradually over decades with subtle changes occurring all the time.  A cake built of high quality material that will bring enjoyment to those who drink it for years to come!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 kilograms total production!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea cake weight: 250 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about Ya Nuo village and our production \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.yunnansourcing.com\/blog\/?p=16\"\u003efollow this link to our blog article\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 cake (250 grams)","offer_id":30113771782,"sku":"","price":150.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 grams sample portion","offer_id":30113915462,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2010_yns_yl_ynz_bao.jpg?v=1527088102"},{"product_id":"2010-yunnan-sourcing-bu-lang-jie-liang-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2010 Yunnan Sourcing \"Bu Lang Jie Liang\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eStone-Pressed tea cake made from Wild Arbor tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea cake is made entirely from spring 2010 Jie Liang Village tea! 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Bang Dong is a small village not far from the now famous Bing Dao village, at an altitude of 1600 meters.  Our production is made entirely from the tea picked by two families and their small ancestral tea garden which consists of tea bushes between 1.5 to 2.5 meters growing naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea from Bang Dong has many of the typical Mengku characteristics; a high level of aroma, strong and pungent cha qi and kind of flowery aroma.  When young this tea is somewhat astringent, with slight bitterness and a thick nutty sweet after-taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA total of 100 kilograms in total was produced.  We pressed these tea cakes with a stone-press and used low-temperature drying to preserve the integrity of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cakes are packaged in 7 cakes bamboo leaf tongs, and are available in that quantity for a discount.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Yunnan Sourcing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea weight:  250 grams per cake\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 cake (250 grams)","offer_id":30115289286,"sku":"","price":158.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 grams sample portion","offer_id":30115379654,"sku":"","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2010_yns_bdz_bao.jpg?v=1527087962"},{"product_id":"2010-yunnan-sourcing-wu-liang-shan-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2010 Yunnan Sourcing \"Wu Liang Shan\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tea is made entirely from high altitude Wu Liang mountain tea.  The Wu Liang mountains peak out at about 3300 meters, making them the highest mountains in Simao prefecture.   The Wu Liang mountain range is in the county of Jingdong which borders both Lincang and Dali prefectures.  This tea is grown in the area of Wu Liang known as Zhong Cang village (中仓村) at an altitude of 2300 meters making this some of the highest altitude pu-erh in existence.  The trees are healthy 200 year old trees growing naturally on steep hillsides and ridges.   These tea gardens are arguably some of the most remote tea gardens in all of Yunnan.  Lack of roads and access has kept the environment of this area in good condition, mao cha prices are significantly lower than comparable Banna teas, making this an affordable yet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tea itself is aromatic with hints of orchid aroma (兰香), and a strong mouth-feel.  Even when young this tea is full in the mouth giving the drinker a persistent warmth and lubricated mouth feel.  It brews evenly across 10 to 15 infusions never too harsh and neither dropping off suddenly, thus revealing the healthy characteristics of the trees and environment from which it came.  This tea will develop gracefully through years building its character and providing the drinker with ever more complex textures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tea was compressed in a small tea factory near Kunming where stone presses were used.  Low temperature drying (about 35C) was used to dry these cakes after the compression process thus preserving their integrity! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn total just 150 kilograms of this tea has been produced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNet Weight:  250 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003cbr\u003eCompression date:  May, 2010\u003cbr\u003eHarvest time:  Late March 2010\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Area:  Zhong Cang village of Wu Liang mountains, Jingdong county of Simao\u003cbr\u003eTotal Production amount:  600 cakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/xVcoOf6j_vM\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 cake (250 grams)","offer_id":30116067014,"sku":"","price":139.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 grams sample portion","offer_id":30116131142,"sku":"","price":17.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2010_yns_wls_bao.jpg?v=1527088029"},{"product_id":"2010-yunnan-sourcing-yi-wu-zheng-shan-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-of-yi-wu","title":"2010 Yunnan Sourcing \"Yi Wu Zheng Shan\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake of Yi Wu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovely little tea cake is composed entirely of Yi Wu area old plantation tea bushes. 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One is in Mengku county and the other is in Yong De county. Our material is entirely First Flush of Spring 2010 material from Yong De's Big Snow Mountain. 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An amazing tea sure to please hard-core drinkers of sheng!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNet Weight: 357 grams per cake (7 cakes per stack)\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Hai Lang Hao (Ming Xiang Ya Yuan)","brand":"Hai Lang Hao","offers":[{"title":"357 Gram Cake","offer_id":31424950598,"sku":"","price":181.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Gram Sample","offer_id":31424962950,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams Sample","offer_id":32071607681127,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2005_hlh_lcyx_bao.jpg?v=1732132848"},{"product_id":"2007-hai-lang-hao-jing-mai-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh","title":"2007 Hai Lang Hao \"Jingmai Mountain\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh","description":"The first production from Hai Lang Hao this year! Composed entirely of first flush Spring 2007 raw material, this cake is 70% Wild Arbor material blended with 30% plantation all from 1600 to 1800 meters altitude on Jing Mai mountain! Hai Lang waited until spring raw material prices came down to a reasonable level and snapped up just 300 kilos of premium sun-dried \"mao cha\" to compose these limited edition cakes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProducer: Hai Lang Hao\u003cbr\u003eVintage: Spring 2007 material, September 2007 pressing.\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Jing Mai Mountain of Lan Cang county","brand":"Hai Lang Hao","offers":[{"title":"357 Gram Cake","offer_id":31456774278,"sku":"","price":344.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Gram Sample","offer_id":31456774342,"sku":"","price":29.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams Sample","offer_id":32753122443367,"sku":"","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2007_hlh_jingmai_bao.jpg?v=1480879550"},{"product_id":"2007-hai-lang-hao-bu-lang-mountain-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh","title":"2007 Hai Lang Hao \"Bu Lang Mountain\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe second production from Hai Lang Hao this year! Composed entirely of first flush Spring 2007 raw material. This cake is composed entirely from material taken from 60 to 70 year old trees growing in a natural forest setting on Bu Lang mountain. Just 400 kilos were produced in total. We are thrilled to be able to these masterfully produced cakes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHai Lang the producer of this cake has this to say about itstaste and characteristics:There is a slight smokiness to the tea, but certainly aftera very short time it won't be present (noticeable). The tea's \"qi\" is very powerful,and the tea aroma is vibrant. \"Huigan\" is omni-present and comfortable. After drinking 3 or 4 infusions my stomach feels empty, still needs more infusions before the aroma of this tea isentirely revealed.The charm and personality of Bu Lang Mountain tea is present in this tea. The after-taste (hui gan) comesquickly and the taste and aroma lingers inthe mouth and throat for a long time. Very stimulating! The tea soup (tang se) is golden and thick. The infused leaves are orderly and mostlywhole. I believe one month later as the water (from the compression process) evaporates this tea will change for the better! Don’t mess with Bu Lang tea!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProducer: Hai Lang Hao\u003cbr\u003eVintage: Spring 2007 material, October 2007 pressing.\u003cbr\u003eProduction area: Bu Lang Mountain of Meng Hai county\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hai Lang Hao","offers":[{"title":"357 Gram Cake","offer_id":31462901702,"sku":"","price":435.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Gram Sample","offer_id":31462901766,"sku":"","price":36.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams Sample","offer_id":32753123229799,"sku":"","price":13.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2007_hlh_bulang_bao.jpg?v=1480879320"},{"product_id":"2008-hai-lang-hao-jing-mai-mountain-raw-pu-erh-tea-brick","title":"2008 Hai Lang Hao \"Jingmai Mountain\" Raw Pu-Erh Tea Brick","description":"Entirely Spring 2007 Pu-erh!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first production for 2008 from Hai Lang Hao (Ming Xiang Ya Yuan). This brick is composed entirely from early spring 2007 raw material. The \"mao cha\" was purchased on a recent trip to Jing Mai Mountain where it remained un-sold in 2007. The \"mao cha\" is entirely from Jing Mai mountain from trees that are 60 to 70 years of age, with trunks and well-established root system. The taste of the brick is typically Jing Mai mountain and its full textured flavor and thick tea soup reflects careful hand-processed tea. I highly recommend this tea for drinking now or for aging. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eJust 900 kilograms produced in total!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e250 grams of tea per brick!","brand":"Hai Lang Hao","offers":[{"title":"250 Gram Brick","offer_id":31463113798,"sku":"","price":67.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Gram Sample","offer_id":31463118342,"sku":"","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2008_hlh_jingmai_brick_bao.jpg?v=1480879359"},{"product_id":"2009-hai-lang-hao-yi-wu-zheng-shan-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"2009 Hai Lang Hao \"Yi Wu Zheng Shan\" Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"Entirely Wild Arbor (not Ancient Arbor) tea from the Yi Wu peak of the the Yi Wu Mountain range in Mengla county of Xishuangbanna. This tea was processed directly under the supervision of Hai Lang himself during his spring trip to Yi Wu area. The tea was expertly picked and process with careful attention and then pressed by stone-press in a small tea factory in Yi Wu. The wrapped bears the mark \"Hai Lang Special Pressing\" and the nei fei (inner ticket) references \"Hai Lang Hai\". Just 250 kilograms of this special premium tea cake was produced!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct Name: Hai Lang Hao \"Yi Wu Zheng Shan\"\u003cbr\u003eNet Weight: 400 grams\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: First Flush of Spring Sun-dried tea of Yi Wu mountain","brand":"Hai Lang Hao","offers":[{"title":"400 Grams","offer_id":31486205702,"sku":"","price":241.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":31486205766,"sku":"","price":19.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2009_hlh_yiwuzs_bao.jpg?v=1527087538"},{"product_id":"2010-hai-lang-hao-qi-lin-jun-xiu-yi-wu-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2010 Hai Lang Hao \"Qi Lin Jun Xiu\" Yi Wu Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"Yi Wu stone-pressed cake made from 50 to 80 year old tea trees growing in the Luo Shui Dong area nearby Yi Wu town!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eJust 40 kilos of this tea was produced entirely from early spring 2010 wild arbor material.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA solid tea with strong Yi Wu character, and large intact leaves processed in the traditional manner. Stone-Pressed with a large 40 kilogram stone makes for a relatively compact cake with some room to breathe!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The brewed tea is golden-yellow in color with deep color and strong aroma that stays in the cup and in the mouth and throat!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTea Weight: 400 grams","brand":"Hai Lang Hao","offers":[{"title":"400 Gram Cake","offer_id":31486629638,"sku":"","price":157.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Gram Sample","offer_id":31486629702,"sku":"","price":14.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2010_hlh_qilin_bao.jpg?v=1732133231"},{"product_id":"2011-hai-lang-hao-yuan-sheng-xiang-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2011 Hai Lang Hao \"Yuan Sheng Xiang\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"Composed from a blend on spring 2011 wild and ancient arbor material from Xishuangbanna. Hai Lang wanted to create a blended Pu-erh with \"gu shu\" material that had enough power and density to age well. Strong cha qi and mouth feel makes this cake a sure bet for near or long-term drinking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e400 grams per cake","brand":"Hai Lang Hao","offers":[{"title":"400 Gram Cake","offer_id":31786823430,"sku":"","price":215.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Gram Sample","offer_id":31786823558,"sku":"","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams Sample","offer_id":32753124868199,"sku":"","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2011_hlh_lbz_ysx_bao.jpg?v=1527088275"},{"product_id":"2012-hai-lang-hao-16th-anniversary-ancient-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2012 Hai Lang Hao \"16th Anniversary\" Ancient Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"Hai Lang celebrates his 16th year in the tea business. He started working with his parents supplying Yunnan grown medicinals, tea and foodstuffs to Taiwan, Malaysia and Hong Kong markets in the 90's when he was just a teen.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e16 years later he celebrates his greatest love with this powerful cha qi laden tea from spring 2012. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's an ancient arbor Bu Lang tea, but he prefers to not name the exact location. I think you'll find this cake to be powerhouse. It delivers tons of cha qi, strong bitter mouthfeel with a super fast and lasting hui gan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e400 grams per cake\u003cbr\u003eIn total just 168 cakes produced!","brand":"Hai Lang Hao","offers":[{"title":"400 Gram Cake","offer_id":31787017350,"sku":"","price":701.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Gram Sample","offer_id":31787017414,"sku":"","price":21.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2012_hlh_16thanniv_bao.jpg?v=1732133371"},{"product_id":"2012-hai-lang-hao-yan-yang-tian-wild-arbor-pu-erh-tea-of-yi-wu","title":"2012 Hai Lang Hao \"Yan Yang Tian\" Wild Arbor Pu-erh Tea of Yi Wu","description":"A harmonious blend of six different Yi Wu area villages old tea tree material. All six villages material come from the first flush of spring 2012. The result is an incredibly balanced and textured Yi Wu spring tea that will age wonderfully!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e酽阳天 \"Yan Yang Tian\" means \"Strong Sun in the Sky\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e400 grams per cake\u003cbr\u003e120 kilograms total production\u003cbr\u003ePressed with 40kg stone mould!","brand":"Hai Lang Hao","offers":[{"title":"400 Gram Cake","offer_id":31787661638,"sku":"","price":357.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Gram Sample","offer_id":31787661702,"sku":"","price":26.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2012_hlh_yyt_bao.jpg?v=1480878369"},{"product_id":"2012-hai-lang-hao-early-spring-ancient-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2012 Hai Lang Hao \"Early Spring Ancient Arbor\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"Entirely first flush of spring 2012 material from Bu Lang Mountain area (Ban Pen) old tea trees! Thick aroma and bitter taste that transforms quickly into smooth and sweet after-taste. Cha Qi is fairly aggressive at first but will level out in later infusions. Definitely a tea to be appreciated by strong stomached drinkers of young sheng! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStone-Pressed by hand!\u003cbr\u003e84 cakes produced!\u003cbr\u003e400 grams per cake","brand":"Hai Lang Hao","offers":[{"title":"400 Gram Cake","offer_id":31787856518,"sku":"","price":254.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Gram Sample","offer_id":31787856710,"sku":"","price":21.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2012_hlh_zaochungs_bao.jpg?v=1480878366"},{"product_id":"2011-yunnan-sourcing-ban-po-lao-zhai-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2011 Yunnan Sourcing \"Ban Po Lao Zhai\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eBan Po Lao Zhai is one of many Nan Nuo area villages.  It lies just to the south of the Jinghong to Menghai road at an altitude of about 1500 meters.  Old tea trees and younger wild arbor tea trees grow on the steep hills surrounding the village.  Our production is entirely first flush of Spring 2011 material from tea trees between 60 and 200 years old.  The brewed leaves are stout and deep green in color.  The tea brews up a thick golden tea soup with strong pungent aroma and abundant cha qi.  If you enjoyed our 2010 Nan Nuo Ya Kou production I think you will find this is a nice contrast to that. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn total just 50 kilograms produced.  Stone-Pressed in the traditional method and wrapped in durable hand-made paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 cake (400 grams)","offer_id":31885760646,"sku":"","price":221.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 grams sample portion","offer_id":31885760710,"sku":"","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2011_yns_banpo_bao.jpg?v=1732133334"},{"product_id":"2011-yunnan-sourcing-shang-chun-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2011 Yunnan Sourcing \"Shang Chun\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eShang Chun \"赏春\" means \"Springtime Reward\". We tirelessly blended a variety of different wild arbor and ancient arbor mao cha to create this recipe tea cake. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending teas is the classic approach to creating tea cakes and has been done by Menghai and Xiaguan tea factories for decades. Our blended cake is made from high quality wild arbor and ancient arbor material, instead of cheap plantation material which, without aging, is basically undrinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brewed tea is a nice balance between cha qi, mouth-feel and aroma. Cha qi is abundant and there is a force behind it.  The mouth feel pleasant and stays in the mouth and throat long after drinking. The aroma is thick and floral with a sweet almost nectar like layer to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn total just 90 kilograms produced. Stone-Pressed in the traditional method and wrapped in durable hand-made paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy 1 Cake \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/2011-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2011-yunnan-sourcing-shang-chun-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e2011 Yunnan Sourcing \"Shang Chun\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eget 1 tuo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/raw-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2007-pin-xiang-bu-lang-shan-tuo-raw-pu-erh-tea\"\u003e2007 Pin Xiang \"Bu Lang Shan Tuo\" Raw Pu-erh Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFREE!\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/buy-1-cake-of-2011-yunnan-sourcing-shang-chun-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-and-get-1-tuo-of-2007-pin-xiang-bu-lang-shan-tuo-raw-pu-erh-tea-free\"\u003eClick here for code and details!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 cake (400 grams)","offer_id":31886193798,"sku":"","price":155.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 grams sample portion","offer_id":31886228294,"sku":"","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2011_yns_shangchun_bao.jpg?v=1480879719"},{"product_id":"2013-hai-lang-hao-half-ripe-yi-wu-mountain-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2013 Hai Lang Hao \"Half Ripe Yi Wu Mountain\" Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Spring 2013 Yi Wu cake that was wet-piled for about 25 days (instead of the full 45 days). This is what's called half-fermented or half ripe pu-erh tea (半发酵普洱), a process first popularized in the late 1990's. The tea soup is a light brown color that's clear, the smell is sweet and earthy... but without that wettish fermentation smell. The taste has character of both ripe and raw pu-erh and retains an Yi Wu region sweetness and charm. This is a tea that can be enjoyed now but to reach it's full potential would need another 5 to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion specific and small batch half-ripened teas such as this production are very rare and provide tea drinkers an opportunity to explore a little-known side of Pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 grams per cake, 7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hai Lang Hao","offers":[{"title":"357 grams","offer_id":33022102150,"sku":"","price":94.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 grams sample","offer_id":33022113990,"sku":"","price":10.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2013_hlh_yiwu_ripe1.jpg?v=1480912982"},{"product_id":"2014-hai-lang-hao-cha-wang-4-raw-pu-erh-tea-of-yi-wu-mountain","title":"2014 Hai Lang Hao \"Cha Wang 4\" Raw Pu-erh Tea of Yi Wu Mountain","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the fourth year of \"Cha Wang\" (Tea King) has been produced. 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There may also be some dust between the wrapper and the cake. Rinse tea once or twice briefly before drinking! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are squeamish please don't order this tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wu Chi Dao Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"400 Grams Cake","offer_id":33093185606,"sku":"","price":124.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":33093489862,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2003_wuchidao_bao.jpg?v=1732132747"},{"product_id":"2013-huang-ying-menghai-raw-pu-erh-tea-mini-brick","title":"2013 Huang Ying Menghai Raw Pu-erh Tea Mini Brick","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice conveniently size little mini brick individually wrapped in paper and enclosed in a little beige box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntirely blended Menghai material (Ba Da and Mengsong) from spring 2013.  Nice flower and sweet taste.  Excellent hui gan and mouthfeel.  Easily exceeds the quality of Da Yi productions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 grams per brick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Huang Ying Tea House\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***Box may be damaged in transit. No refunds or credits will be issued and no returns will be accepted for a damaged box. If you want a perfect box, please do not order this item since we cannot guarantee a box in perfect condition.***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Huang Ying Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"100 Gram Brick","offer_id":33122507206,"sku":"","price":15.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Mini Bricks (10 * 100g)","offer_id":33122554310,"sku":"","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2013_hy_rawmini_1.jpg?v=1481160161"},{"product_id":"2007-bo-nan-mountain-yun-wu-yuan-cha-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2007 Bo Nan Mountain \"Yun Wu Yuan Cha\" Raw Pu-erh tea cake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring harvest tea leaves from Bo Nan Mountain in Long Yang county in Bao Shan prefecture (of Yunnan).  Pressed tightly but stored in tropical Lincang town for 7 years this lovely tea has light wet storage character, but still remains very clean and full of character!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brewed tea is sweet, floral, but balanced with some slight astringency and bitterness to make it very expansive in the mouth (and to the senses).  Tea soup is orange in color.  An excellent choice for the budget conscious pu-erh drinker who likes complexity but also wants some age behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 grams per cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"357 Grams","offer_id":33129687238,"sku":"","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":33129687366,"sku":"","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2007_bns_yunwu_bao.jpg?v=1732133007"},{"product_id":"ku-zhu-mountain-dragon-pole-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"Ku Zhu Mountain \"Dragon Pole\" Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKu Zhu Mountain is near Wenshan village about 7 kilometers southeast of Jing Gu town in Pu'er prefecture (previously known as Simao).  Same as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/products\/2015-yunnan-sourcing-ku-zhu-shan-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYunnan Sourcing 2015 Ku Zhu Shan cake\u003c\/a\u003e, just a different shape and packaging!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKu Zhu mountain tea is strong and is much more bitter than their sweeter Yang Ta (another Jing Gu area) counterpart.  The taste is something a marriage between Jing Gu and Mengku teas, but entirely unique.  From 100+ year old tea trees growing naturally.  A premium wild arbor tea with excellent aging possibilities!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 grams of tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril harvest (only 100 pieces produced)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 191 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 191 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 191 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Dragon Pole (500 grams)","offer_id":33200972614,"sku":"","price":201.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":33200982982,"sku":"","price":14.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/DSC_8403_d49d6ba1-b619-4927-a47c-ec28a03fdf03.jpg?v=1639660113"},{"product_id":"2015-spring-da-xue-shan-wild-arbor-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2015 Spring \"Da Xue Shan\" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful first flush of Spring 2015 tea from 50-80 year old trees growing in Da Xue Shan area of Lincang (45 km west of Lincang City). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDa Xue Shan aka \"Big Snow Mountain\" is a high altitude area and perfect for growing tea.  The neighboring \"Da Xue Shan Reserve\" is home to some of the oldest tea trees in Yunnan as well as Yunnan's own Black snub-nosed monkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea cake is pressed with a large mature leaf on the front of the cake (instead of a neifei) and is wrapped in a white wrapper.  The cake is medium level of compression made by traditional stone press.  The tea is very strong in taste and aroma.  It is both bitter and astringent with a lasting huigan and somewhat over-powering cha qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 grams per cake (7 cakes per bamboo leaf tong)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":33201075078,"sku":"","price":42.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":33201119110,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2015_spring_xibang_2.jpg?v=1481389675"},{"product_id":"2005-mengku-wild-arbor-zheng-shan-da-ye-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"2005 Mengku Wild Arbor \"Zheng Shan Da Ye\" Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis was produced by a small tea factory in the Mengku area from Spring 2005 tea leaves from Xiao Hu Sai area of Mengku county in Lincang.  The tea was stone pressed and compression is medium to light.  The leaves are tippy first pluck of spring and their integrity has been well preserved thanks to the stone compression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea has been stored in Guangdong in a relatively dry storage condition and as such the complexity of the tea has been respectfully transformed.  Nice floral, fruit and camphor tones in this thick well aged tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ** Some wrappers may be bug-bitten with little holes in the paper. There may also be some dust between the wrapper and the cake. Rinse tea once or twice briefly before drinking! If you are squeamish please don't order this tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e400 grams per cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring 2005 plucking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (400 Grams)","offer_id":33201589062,"sku":"","price":90.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":33201589126,"sku":"","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2005_dayezhengshan_05133_1.jpg?v=1732132873"},{"product_id":"2006-jing-long-yi-wu-mountain-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2006 Jing Long \"Yi Wu Mountain\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJing Long is a small Yi Wu based producer that has been making tea since 1998.  This is a Spring 2006 tea cake that commemorates the Horse Caravan that left Yi Wu and traveled overland all the way to Beijing in 2006!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressed in Yi Wu from Yi Wu area tea trees, and then stored in Jinghong until June 2020, this has aged well and gives a gold-orange tea soup when brewed.  Smooth, sweet with hints of honey and hay.  There is a slight dark chocolate bitterness to it that quicky transforms in the mouth to a viscous and lubricating experience!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love Yi Wu tea, but want something aged, mellow but still having complexity then this just might be the tea you've been looking for!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.6em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400 grams per cake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs of May 4th, 2021 this tea may taste a bit different due to longer storage in Jinghong.  Please sample first if you've not tried this \"version\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e** Some wrappers may be bug-bitten with little holes in the paper. There may also be some dust between the wrapper and the cake. Rinse tea once or twice briefly before drinking! If you are squeamish please don't order this tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jing Long Yi Wu Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"400 Grams Cake","offer_id":33283519494,"sku":"","price":118.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":33283542342,"sku":"","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2006_jinglong_yi_wu_1.jpg?v=1481691664"},{"product_id":"2002-jiang-cheng-ye-sheng-gu-cha-aged-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2002 Jiang Cheng \"Ye Sheng Gu Cha\" Aged Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn early Jiang Cheng mountains area single mountain production.  Made entirely from wild arbor Jiang Cheng spring 2002 tea leaves and then pressed with stone press, and aged in Yi Wu for 14 years!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJiang Cheng mountainous area is north of Yi Wu in the very northern part of Mengla county in Xishuangbanna.  Jiang Cheng teas are not as famous as Yi Wu, but nevertheless have a similar character.  This reminds me very much of a semi-wet stored Yi Wu tea I drank many years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular tea cake is composed of a mix of somewhat rough leaves and tippier 2 leaf to 1 bud sets.  The cake's compression is medium (tight for a stone pressed cake) and comes apart pretty easily.  The brewed tea is very sweet, with some mild astringency and no bitterness.  Tea color is orange-red and quite soupy, but clear.  Cha qi is soothing but noticeable.  Complex taste, very unique from other teas we have sold!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the kind of tea I like to drink when I just want to relax with raw pu-erh, but not be overstimulated!  It's aged character is refreshing but never boring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e357 grams per cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2002 Spring tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e** Some wrappers may be bug-bitten with little holes in the paper. There may also be some dust between the wrapper and the cake. Rinse tea once or twice briefly before drinking! If you are squeamish please don't order this tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"357 Grams Cake","offer_id":33284006726,"sku":"","price":163.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":33284018758,"sku":"","price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2002_jiang_cheng_ye_sheng_gu_cha_1.jpg?v=1732132703"},{"product_id":"2007-pin-xiang-bu-lang-shan-tuo-raw-pu-erh-tea","title":"2007 Pin Xiang \"Bu Lang Shan Tuo\" Raw Pu-erh Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA production of 100% Bu Lang Mountain material from Spring 2007.  Produced by a small Menghai area tea factory called \"Pin Xiang Tea Factory\" and then aged for almost 10 years in hot and humid Guangdong.  The degree of wet storage is just perfect, transforming the Bu Lang bitterness into something sweet and spicy, textured and complex with a mild not overpowering cha qi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a perfect tea for those looking for an aged raw pu-erh that still has some character and bite to it that can be purchased on a tight budget.  The quality to price ratio with this tea is very strong, and it will not disappoint even the sophisticated sheng enthusiast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250 grams per tuo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite wrapper version available for a little bit cheaper\u003c\/strong\u003e.  We got a couple of cases of this tuo that had badly torn up wrappers, so we've re-wrapped them in white paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpend \u003cstrong\u003e$210\u003c\/strong\u003e or more and get a \u003cstrong\u003e250 Gram tuo \u003c\/strong\u003eof \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/free-tuo-of-2007-pin-xiang-bu-lang-shan-tuo-raw-pu-erh-tea\"\u003e2007 Pin Xiang \"Bu Lang Shan Tuo\" Raw Pu-erh Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e FREE!\u003c\/strong\u003e Click on link for code and details!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy 1 Cake \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/2011-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2011-yunnan-sourcing-shang-chun-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake\"\u003e2011 Yunnan Sourcing \"Shang Chun\" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eget 1 tuo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/collections\/raw-pu-erh-tea\/products\/2007-pin-xiang-bu-lang-shan-tuo-raw-pu-erh-tea\"\u003e2007 Pin Xiang \"Bu Lang Shan Tuo\" Raw Pu-erh Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFREE!\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/buy-1-cake-of-2011-yunnan-sourcing-shang-chun-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-and-get-1-tuo-of-2007-pin-xiang-bu-lang-shan-tuo-raw-pu-erh-tea-free\"\u003eClick here for code and details!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pin Xiang Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"1 Tuo (250 Grams)","offer_id":33300875462,"sku":"","price":48.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/products\/2007_pin_xiang_bu_lang_shan_tuo_1.jpg?v=1732133077"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/collections\/2016_spring_wa_long_1.jpg?v=1480782533","url":"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/en-ua\/collections\/spring-harvest-pu-erh-tea\/sub-region_xishuangbanna-yunnan.oembed?page=4","provider":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}