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A masterfully crafted Golden Tippy Ripe Puerh from Menghai—silky, mellow, and imbued with sweet earthy richness, perfect for gifting or cellaring.
Hand-pressed from tender one-bud-two-leaf spring shoots, this golden-tipped Puerh reveals velvety smoothness, rich sweet-earthy depth, and the auspicious warmth of a gift that endures.
In the misty highlands of Menghai, spring brings forth one-bud-two-leaf shoots—the “golden grade” raw material prized in Puerh making. This pick sits perfectly between the ultra-tender one-bud-one-leaf (reserved for boutique teas) and the more fibrous one-bud-three-leaf grades.
The single bud, rich in amino acids and tea polyphenols, lays the foundation for a lively sweetness and refreshing aftertaste, while the two tender leaves contribute pectin, cellulose, and aromatic compounds that deepen the brew’s body and coax out layers of jujube-like fruitiness, gentle woody notes, and aged sweetness during fermentation.
This harmonious balance of tenderness and substance makes one-bud-two-leaf the preferred choice for crafting quality Ripe Puerh cakes—ensuring both refined flavor and consistent production.
When infused, the liquor glows a deep garnet-amber, releasing aromas reminiscent of warm cocoa, roasted chestnuts, and polished antique wood. On the palate, the tea is silky and mellow, with a lingering honeyed sweetness and mineral smoothness that keeps the mouth refreshed.
Its name, “Golden Treasure 金玉满堂”, reflects both its gold-tipped buds and its symbolism of abundance and good fortune—making it a thoughtful gift for loved ones or an heirloom addition to any Puerh collection.
While the Classic Menghai focuses on hearty earthy-woodsy depth, the Golden Treasure is distinguished by its higher proportion of golden-tipped buds, yielding a smoother mouthfeel, sweeter finish, and elegant cocoa-nutty aroma—making it especially appealing for gifting and long-term aging.
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Session estimates use a fresh portion of dry tea each time. Each portion can be infused repeatedly.
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