{"product_id":"2026-yunnan-sourcing-dreams-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"2026 Yunnan Sourcing “Dreams” Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a very special first-flush Spring 2026 raw pu-erh made from naturally grown wild-arbor tea trees approximately 40–80 years old. For this production we have chosen not to disclose the mountain, village, or exact growing area. Instead, we invite you to approach the tea without preconceptions and experience it entirely through the cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Dreams” is one of the most aromatic and graceful raw pu-erh teas in our 2026 lineup. Its character is built around perfume, sweetness, clarity, and an unusually smooth mouthfeel. The tea has plenty of structure and depth, but rather than announcing itself through overwhelming bitterness or brute strength, it unfolds gradually, revealing more with each infusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dry leaf is highly aromatic, and once awakened with hot water the fragrance becomes penetrating and expansive. Sweet wildflowers, sugarcane, fresh bamboo, pale stone fruit, and a touch of citrus peel rise from the gaiwan. The brewed tea is bright yellow-gold and exceptionally clear, with a full, rounded texture that spreads easily across the mouth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flavor begins with clean cane sweetness and soft grain, followed by peach-like fruitiness and a high floral character that seems to hover above the liquor. There is enough youthful bitterness to provide structure, but it is measured and clean rather than harsh. As the session progresses, the sweetness becomes increasingly prominent and the tea develops a distinctly cooling quality in the mouth and throat. Hui gan returns quickly and persists, accompanied by steady sheng jin and a long aromatic aftertaste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most compelling qualities of “Dreams” is the way its character seems to shift from infusion to infusion. At first it can seem light, floral, and almost effortless, but repeated steepings reveal substantial depth beneath that elegance. The mouthfeel becomes thicker, the sweetness more persistent, and the floral and fruity notes begin to merge into something more difficult to separate into individual flavors. It is a tea that rewards attention without demanding it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cha qi is calm but unmistakable. Rather than hitting all at once, it accumulates slowly over the course of the session, bringing a relaxed clarity and a gentle sense of expansiveness. Combined with the tea’s fragrance, cooling finish, and long returning sweetness, this gives “Dreams” a particularly contemplative quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact origin of this tea will remain undisclosed. We selected it because of what is in the cup: exceptional aromatics, smooth structure, strong returning sweetness, excellent stamina, and a character that distinguishes it even among our premium Spring productions.\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\u003e6 grams per 100 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98–100°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick rinse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart with 5–8 second infusions and lengthen gradually\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect 10+ infusions with excellent aromatic persistence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor an especially soft and floral presentation, try 95–96°C during the first few infusions.\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\u003e3–4 grams per 300 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95–98°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep for 2:00–2:30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRe-steep 2–3 times, adding 20–30 seconds each round\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrandpa Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–1.2 grams per 100 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90–95°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop up with hot water as you drink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrandpa style emphasizes the tea’s sugarcane sweetness, floral aroma, and cooling mouthfeel while keeping the bitterness restrained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Dreams” has the combination of aromatics, structure, sweetness, and stamina that we look for in a tea intended for long-term aging. The floral and fresh fruit character should gradually deepen, while the mouthfeel becomes softer and more integrated and the returning sweetness increasingly pronounced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore in 50-65% RH and 70-90F, in an odor-free area, with minimal airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver time we expect the bright floral profile to develop toward deeper honey, dried fruit, sweet wood, and increasingly rounded sweetness, while retaining the underlying clarity that makes the tea so appealing when young.\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 “Dreams” Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raw Pu-erh Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Undisclosed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e First Flush Spring 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrees:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Naturally grown wild-arbor tea trees, approximately 40–80 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Highly aromatic, floral, sweet, cooling, and exceptionally smooth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clear yellow-gold with a full, rounded texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHui Gan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fast, long-lasting, and increasingly sweet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCha Qi:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Calm, cumulative, and quietly powerful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 250 grams per cake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"text-token-text-primary cursor-text rounded-sm\"\u003e100 cakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Марічка Владимир\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Dreams” is an exceptionally aromatic Spring raw pu-erh built around wildflowers, sugarcane sweetness, pale fruit, cooling mouthfeel, and long hui gan. Elegant at first encounter but increasingly deep over the course of a session, it is a tea whose origin remains a secret and whose character is best discovered one infusion at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\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. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/pages\/eu-mrl-compliance-and-yunnan-sourcing-brand-pu-erh-teas\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick on this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Brand Pu-erh","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake in Matching Gift Box (250 Grams)","offer_id":46987405623495,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":46987405656263,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams Sample","offer_id":46987405689031,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/files\/DSC_6029_9bee3e4a-d860-4afb-8f10-c62212802f52.jpg?v=1786603426","url":"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/en-ua\/products\/2026-yunnan-sourcing-dreams-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","provider":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}