{"title":"Single Origin Sheng\/Raw Pu-erh — Where the Tea Comes From Matters","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost pu-erh on the market is blended from multiple sources. \u003cbr\u003eThere's nothing wrong with that — some of the best teas we carry are blends. \u003cbr\u003eBut there's a different kind of satisfaction in drinking a tea and knowing exactly where it came from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery tea in this collection has a specific origin we can name and stand behind — whether that's a mountain, a defined growing region, or a producer we've worked with directly for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll be honest about what we know and what we don't. If a tea comes from a named mountain, we'll say so. If it comes from a defined region without a single-estate source, \u003cbr\u003ewe'll say that too. No vague claims, no unverifiable stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we can always tell you: how the tea was stored, what it tastes like now, and why we chose it over the other samples we rejected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor drinkers who want provenance without the mythology — this is that collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"snow-mountain-rare-wild-ancient-tree-sheng-puerh-2016-2023-100g-mini-cake","title":"Snow Mountain Rare Wild Ancient Tree Sheng Pu-erh (2016–2023) – 100g Mini Cake","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven years of patient harvest from untouched Snow Mountain forests yields an exceptionally rare wild ancient tree Sheng Pu-erh with orchid elegance, honeyed depth, and soul-stirring chaqi that rewards both immediate enjoyment and decades of aging.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA living testament to Yunnan's pristine highland terroir, this meticulously curated wild ancient tree Sheng Pu-erh represents seven years of patient selection from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"167\"\u003ethe pristine forests of Mengku Big Snow Mountain (Mengku Daxueshan)\u003c\/b\u003e - delivering a smooth, layered cup today while promising extraordinary transformation for decades to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeven Years of Curated Excellence \u003c\/strong\u003e- Premium \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003eMengku Snow Mountain\u003c\/b\u003e wild ancient leaves hand-selected across 2016-2023 for optimal maturity and complexity in every sip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003ePristine Yunnan Dry Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Kunming and Xi'an climate-controlled warehousing preserves pure aroma and maximizes aging potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eAuthentic Wild Gushu Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Gushu tea is known for its smooth, thick liquor and, with its abundance of minerals, creates a richer physical sensation in the mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemarkable Chaqi Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eMengku Daxueshan Gushu (Ancient Tree) teas\u003c\/b\u003e are prized for having the strongest Qi. Their deep taproots absorb more trace minerals, and their leaves have a higher density of bioactive compounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eInvestment-Grade Aging Potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- What sets sheng Puerh tea apart from other types of tea is its ability to age and improve in flavor over time, making it a favorite among tea connoisseurs and collectors alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eHigh in the remote Mengku Big Snow Mountain (Mengku Daxueshan) range of Yunnan, where morning mist clings to ancient forests and wild tea trees draw nourishment from mineral-rich soils untouched by modern cultivation, a remarkable tea journey quietly unfolded over seven years. From 2016 to 2023, skilled harvesters returned season after season to these untouched high-altitude ridges of Mengku, selecting only the most exceptional wild ancient leaves that embody the true essence of terroir-driven Sheng Pu-erh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eWhat makes this tea truly extraordinary is not merely its wild origin, but the philosophy behind its creation. Rather than rushing to market, the producers patiently accumulated harvests from multiple years, allowing nature to dictate the optimal picking moments. The result is a tea cake that captures the full spectrum of highland wild character - from delicate orchid florals to deep honeyed undertones, from the bright vitality of spring growth to the concentrated richness of autumn maturity. This is not blended tea; this is curated excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eSince its introduction, dry storage has quickly replaced wet storage due to the excellent results it produces. Some of the benefits of dry stored tea include: Development of \"aged aroma\" (Chen Xiang), prized by tea lovers and collectors. This Snow Mountain treasure has been carefully preserved in Yunnan's Kunming and the historic tea city of Xi'an, where the naturally dry climate and controlled warehouse conditions ensure that every delicate nuance of the original leaf character remains intact. Proponents of the dry storage method would argue that storing the tea in a dry environment enables the tea to retain its original aroma and basic characteristics. For collectors and connoisseurs, this represents the ideal foundation for home aging - a tea that will continue revealing new layers of complexity for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Start Your Sheng Pu-erh Journey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthentic Wild Ancient Tree Origin\u003c\/i\u003e - Sourced directly from Yunnan's protected highland tea forests, with full traceability to the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"130\"\u003ecelebrated Mengku Daxueshan (Mengku Snow Mountain)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eProfessional Dry Storage Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Stored under strict climate-controlled conditions in Kunming and Xi'an, ensuring zero off-flavors, no mustiness, and optimal preservation of the tea's natural character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003ePremium Compression for Longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- The ideal form of storing tea is pressing it. Tightly pressed shapes reduce external oxidation and retain moisture. This 100g mini cake format is perfect for both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eExperience the rare privilege of owning authentic wild ancient tree Sheng Pu-erh from Yunnan's Snow Mountain - a tea that delivers exquisite pleasure today while building value for tomorrow. With extremely limited quantities available from this seven-year harvest, secure your mini cake now before this exceptional offering disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"勐普秦香","offers":[{"title":"100g  mini cake","offer_id":51903851331887,"sku":"P5002","price":65.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"\"Seven-Cake\" stack (100g × 7)","offer_id":58063474819375,"sku":null,"price":409.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01_snow_mountain_rare_wild_ancient_tree_sheng_pu-erh_front_packaged_1.webp?v=1759762245"},{"product_id":"yiwu-raw-puerh-cake-2013-hand-pressed-2023","title":"2013 Yiwu Sheng Pu-erh | 10-Year Loose-Aged, Hand-Pressed 100g Cake","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eA decade of patient loose-leaf aging unlocks Yiwu's legendary honeyed elegance, then artisan hand-pressing preserves limitless transformation potential—this is the Queen of Pu-erh at her most graceful prime.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-bold\"\u003eWhere most Pu-erh cakes begin their aging journey at compression, this Yiwu masterpiece arrived with ten years of transformation already complete—delivering the honeyed complexity of mid-aged tea today, while retaining the structural vitality for 30-50 years of continued evolution. This is \"old material, new pressing\" (老料新压, lǎo liào xīn yā) at its finest: museum-quality Yiwu genetics, rare processing philosophy, accessible 100g format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eTen-Year Loose-Leaf Aging Advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Greater oxygen exposure during un-compressed storage (2013–2023) delivered deeper transformation than traditionally pressed cakes of equivalent age; you taste a decade of evolution with the vitality of recently pressed tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eFour Legendary Villages, One Harmonious Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Mahei, Guafengzhai, Luoshuidong, and Wangong each contribute irreplaceable signatures—honey sweetness, wild florals, mineral depth, ancient forest complexity—impossible to replicate with single-origin sourcing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eThe \"Sweet Transition\" Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— At 12-year equivalent maturity, this tea occupies the coveted phase where harsh youth has mellowed into honeyed elegance, yet 30+ years of transformation runway remain; you're acquiring mid-aged character at accessible pricing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eArtisan Hand-Pressed Integrity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Traditional stone-mold compression (2023) preserves leaf structure and creates optimal density for continued aging—not machine-pressed commodity, but craft-level attention to every gram.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eDual-City Dry Storage Pedigree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Kunming and Xi'an climate-controlled warehouses ensured clean, slow transformation; no humidity shortcuts, no musty compromise—just pristine Yiwu evolving at nature's intended pace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory Behind The Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThere is an ancient saying among Pu-erh devotees: \"Banzhang is King, Yiwu is Queen.\" Where Banzhang commands with power and dominance, Yiwu captivates through elegance, restraint, and a sweetness that deepens into profound complexity across decades. This tea embodies the Queen's quiet authority—born from spring 2013 harvests across four of Yiwu's most revered villages, each nestled within the legendary Ancient Six Great Tea Mountains of Xishuangbanna. Mahei contributed its signature honey sweetness; Guafengzhai, its untamed floral wildness; Luoshuidong, layers of orchid complexity; Wangong, the brooding depth of ancient forests. Together, they form a blend that no single village could achieve alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eBut what truly sets this tea apart is what happened next—or rather, what deliberately did not happen. Instead of immediate compression, these precious spring leaves were stored loose in the dry warehouses of Kunming and Xi'an for ten full years. Without the restriction of compression, each leaf maintained greater surface area, breathing and transforming more actively than any pressed cake could. This is the philosophy of \"old material, new pressing\" (老料新压)—a patient, capital-intensive approach that prioritizes transformation over convenience. By 2023, when master artisans finally hand-pressed these leaves using traditional stone molds, the material had already achieved the honeyed smoothness of mid-aged Pu-erh while retaining remarkable cellular vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eToday, you hold the result: a 100-gram cake that drinks like twelve-year-old Yiwu yet ages like recently pressed tea. The liquor glows honey-amber with oily luminosity; the texture coats your palate like liquid velvet; the returning sweetness (huigan, 回甘) floods your mouth for fifteen to twenty minutes after each sip. And the body sensation (chaqi, 茶气)—that gentle warmth spreading through your chest, that focused clarity without jitters—announces Yiwu's legendary \"softness concealing strength\" (柔中带劲, róu zhōng dài jìn). This is not merely tea to drink; it is tea to witness, to age alongside, to share with those who understand that some transformations cannot be rushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Start Your Sheng Pu-erh Journey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eVerified Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDocumented three-phase timeline—2013 spring harvest, ten-year loose storage, 2023 hand-pressing—with visual and sensory markers confirming material age and regional authenticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003ePremium Dry Storage Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTwelve years in Kunming and Xi'an climate-controlled facilities; honey-amber liquor clarity and zero off-notes verify pristine aging conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eAncient-Tree Genetics Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOne-bud-two-to-three-leaf spring picking with visible \"Yiwu tendon tea\" (易武筋条茶) structure confirms large-leaf varietal from high-altitude ancient groves (1,400–1,800m elevation).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eThis 2013 Yiwu represents a rare convergence: decade-old material, artisan pressing, four legendary villages, accessible 100g format. Once this inventory depletes, the next equivalent offering won't exist until 2035. Secure your passage into Yiwu's patient transformation—add to cart now and taste why the Queen has reigned for centuries.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen a tea mountain earns the title \"Queen\" over centuries, when material ages a decade as loose leaf before finding its compressed form, when four legendary villages contribute their distinct voices to a harmonious blend — you are not merely purchasing 100 grams of tea. You are acquiring passage into Yiwu's patient transformation, where softness conceals strength, where sweetness deepens across decades, where every steep speaks of mountain mist and ancient roots. This is Sheng Pu-erh as meditation, as education, as time itself compressed into leaf and liquor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"勐普秦香","offers":[{"title":"100g Cake","offer_id":52004012327215,"sku":"P5028-2","price":115.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"\"Seven-Cake\" stack (100g × 7)","offer_id":58063479701807,"sku":null,"price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01-yiwu-raw-puerh-2013-spring-tea-hand-pressed-2023-front-packaged-100g.jpg_1.webp?v=1762760343"},{"product_id":"xiao-hu-sai-sheng-puerh-mengku-357g","title":"2018 Xiao Hu Sai Sheng Pu-erh | Mengku Raw Tea Cake","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven years of pristine dry storage transforms this Mengku village gem into a silky, honey-kissed Sheng Pu-erh that rivals the legendary Bingdao at a fraction of the price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-bold\"\u003eA rare mid-aged Sheng Pu-erh from the remote Xiao Hu Sai village—where pristine ecology, ancient tea trees, and seven years of careful dry storage converge to deliver Bingdao-quality sweetness at exceptional value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e\"Little Bingdao\" Pedigree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Xiao Hu Sai is renowned among collectors as the affordable alternative to Bingdao, delivering the same signature honey sweetness and orchid fragrance at a fraction of the cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e7-Year Dry-Stored Mid-Aged Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Professionally stored since 2018 in Kunming and Xi'an dry warehouses, this Sheng Pu-erh has entered its optimal early-aged drinking window while retaining decades of aging potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eRemote High-Altitude Ecology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Sourced from ancient tea trees growing 1,300–1,600m above sea level in pristine, pesticide-free forest environments where difficult access naturally limits supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e2016-2017 Premium Spring Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Crafted exclusively from spring-picked leaves (the most prized season) and pressed in 2018, ensuring peak concentration of aromatic compounds and sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eImperial Tea Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— From a region whose teas were selected as tribute to the Qing Dynasty court, carrying centuries of reputation for refined, elegant Pu-erh production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eXiao Hu Sai—also written as Xiao Fu Sai—is one of Mengku tea region's most celebrated villages, tucked deep in the mountains of Yunnan's Lincang Prefecture. The village earned its affectionate nickname \"Little Bingdao\" because its teas deliver the same intoxicating honey-floral sweetness that made neighboring Bingdao legendary, yet remain accessible to collectors who refuse to pay inflated prices for a famous name alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThe journey to Xiao Hu Sai is not easy. Winding mountain roads and remote terrain have kept this village isolated from commercialization, which is precisely why its ecology remains pristine. Ancient tea trees grow naturally beneath the forest canopy at elevations between 1,300 and 1,600 meters. No pesticides, no chemical fertilizers—just mineral-rich soil, clean mountain air, and generations of tea-making knowledge passed down through local families. This untouched environment produces leaves with exceptional depth of flavor and a balanced internal chemistry that responds beautifully to aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThis particular pressing uses premium spring-harvested leaves from 2016 and 2017, carefully processed using traditional Sheng Pu-erh methods and compressed into cakes in 2018. Since then, the tea has been stored under strict dry-warehouse conditions in Kunming and Xi'an—two cities famous for their ideal humidity and temperature for Pu-erh maturation. Seven years of patient transformation have softened any youthful astringency while amplifying the tea's natural honey sweetness, orchid fragrance, and silky mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eDuring the Qing Dynasty, teas from this broader region were selected as imperial tribute—a historical endorsement of quality that still resonates today. When you brew Xiao Hu Sai, you are not simply drinking tea; you are experiencing centuries of terroir, tradition, and the quiet confidence of a village that needs no famous name to prove its worth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Start Your Sheng Pu-erh Journey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eWhy Trust This Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eVerified Dry Storage History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Warehoused continuously under controlled conditions in Kunming and Xi'an since 2018, with no exposure to humidity damage or off-flavors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eAuthentic Single-Origin Sourcing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— 100% Xiao Hu Sai village material, not blended with lower-quality regional leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eLimited Availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDue to the remote location and difficult harvest conditions, Xiao Hu Sai production remains naturally limited each year. Once our current inventory of these 2018 pressings is gone, we cannot guarantee when—or if—we can source more at this quality level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eStart with a 30g Sample or Secure a Full 357g Cake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Experience why collectors call Xiao Hu Sai the smart alternative to Bingdao, and lock in your supply of this mid-aged gem before it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"勐普秦香","offers":[{"title":"30g Sample","offer_id":52118342304047,"sku":"P5037-1","price":26.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"357g Cake","offer_id":52118342336815,"sku":"P5037-2","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Seven-Cake stack (357g × 7)","offer_id":58063538127151,"sku":null,"price":1669.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/2018-Xiao-Hu-Sai-Sheng-Pu-erh-Tea-Cake-Front_1.webp?v=1765813394"},{"product_id":"dahusai-ancient-tree-raw-puerh-mengku-357g","title":"Dahusai Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh | Mengku East Mountain Gushu Tea 2016","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eFrom the pristine ancient tea gardens of Mengku's East Mountain, this Dahusai 大户赛\/大富赛 raw pu-erh delivers a commanding chaqi and explosive huigan that defines the bold character of Yunnan's most sought-after terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-bold\"\u003eA rare expression of Mengku's prized East Mountain terroir—where century-old ancient trees deliver raw pu-erh of commanding power, profound depth, and extraordinary aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eCentury-Old Ancient Trees (Gushu):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSourced from continuous old-growth tea gardens with trees aged 100+ years, offering unmatched depth and complexity unavailable from plantation teas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e1,800m+ High-Altitude Terroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eElevated growing conditions create intense internal substance (nèi zhì 内质), yielding a tea with powerful body and exceptional endurance across 15+ infusions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eBold Chaqi Meets Refined Elegance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExperience the signature \"East Mountain power\"—strong, grounding tea energy paired with rapid transformation from bitterness to sweet, lingering huigan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003ePremium Dry Storage (Kunming \u0026amp; Xi'an):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStored in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003eideal low-humidity conditions\u003c\/a\u003e preserving pristine character—no off-flavors, no mustiness, only pure tea integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eElite Mengku Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDahusai ranks alongside Bingdao Old Village and Xiaohusai as one of Mengku's top-tier origins—a cornerstone of Yunnan's finest raw pu-erh production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eHigh in the eastern mountains of Mengku, where morning mists settle between peaks rising above 1,800 meters, lies the village of Dahusai 大户赛. This remote hamlet in Shuangjiang County, Lincang Prefecture, is home to one of Yunnan's most pristine ancient tea ecosystems. Here, century-old tea trees grow in continuous old-growth gardens, their roots reaching deep into mineral-rich soil, drawing up the essence of this exceptional terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eDahusai has long been celebrated as one of the \"twin jewels\" of Mengku's East Mountain, sharing this honor with neighboring Xiaohusai. Together with the legendary Bingdao Old Village, these origins form what connoisseurs call Mengku's \"quality circle\"—the pinnacle of raw pu-erh production. What sets Dahusai apart is its distinctive character: a harmonious marriage of \"bà qì\" (霸气, commanding power) and \"nèi liǎn\" (内敛, restrained depth). The tea strikes with boldness on first sip, yet reveals layers of refinement as you continue drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThe ancient trees of Dahusai are not merely old—they are witnesses to over a century of seasons, their leaves carrying concentrated internal substance that translates directly into your cup. This richness enables the tea to withstand 15 or more infusions while maintaining complexity, and grants it remarkable potential for transformation over decades of aging. Each vintage from 2016 represents a unique expression of that year's climate, preserved through careful dry storage in Kunming and Xi'an—environments known for their ideal humidity levels that allow the tea to mature gracefully without developing the musty notes associated with improper storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eFor collectors and daily drinkers alike, Dahusai represents accessible excellence: the bold character and aging credentials of elite Mengku terroir, ready to enjoy now or lay down for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Start Your Sheng\/Raw Pu-erh Journey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eWhy Trust Us:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eVerified Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDirect sourcing from Dahusai village in Mengku's East Mountain region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eGuaranteed Dry Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProfessionally stored in Kunming and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003eXi'an\u003c\/a\u003e—no humidity damage, no off-flavors, just pure tea character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eStart Your Collection Today\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThis is your opportunity to own authentic ancient tree raw pu-erh from one of Mengku's most prestigious origins. Whether you're seeking a daily tea with commanding presence or building a collection with serious aging potential, Dahusai delivers the bold chaqi, explosive huigan, and pristine dry-stored quality that define world-class sheng pu-erh.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eLimited quantities available—select your vintage now.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"勐普秦香","offers":[{"title":"30g Sample","offer_id":52118368977199,"sku":"P5037-1","price":15.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"357g Cake","offer_id":52118369009967,"sku":"P5037-2","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Seven-Cake stack (357g × 7)","offer_id":58063537406255,"sku":null,"price":935.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01_dahusai_ancient_tree_raw_puerh_tea_cake_front_1.webp?v=1765815482"},{"product_id":"2005-mengku-spring-tips-chun-jian-aged-raw-puerh","title":"2005 Mengku Spring Tips Chun Jian: 20-Year Aged Raw Pu-erh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwenty years of patient \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003eXi'an dry storage\u003c\/a\u003e have transformed this inaugural 2005 Mengku Spring Tips into liquid rock sugar—a collector's milestone with rumored Bingdao origins and an astonishing 18+ infusion endurance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Greeting That Never Fails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThis 2005 Mengku Spring Tips (勐库春尖) is the very first release in a legendary annual series—a vintage raw pu-erh that collectors call \"The Greeting That Never Fails\" for its unbroken 20-year production history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eFounding Edition of a Legendary Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe inaugural 2005 Spring Tips from Mengku Rongshi—irreplaceable provenance no newer vintage can replicate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eTwo Decades of Pure Xi'an Dry Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClean, slow-aged transformation with zero mustiness—optimal conditions for refined sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eRumored Bingdao Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEarly-era blending potentially includes prized Bingdao material, delivering signature rock sugar (冰糖韵) notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eExceptional 18+ Infusion Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePremium leaf quality that keeps giving—sweet through nearly twenty steeps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eFully Matured \u0026amp; Ready to Drink:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTwenty years of aging have removed all youthful harshness—smooth, sweet, and immediately satisfying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eIn 2005, the Shuangjiang Mengku Tea Factory—known today as Mengku Rongshi (勐库戎氏)—introduced a new annual product: Mengku Chun Jian, or \"Spring Tips.\" This was the first edition of a series that would continue uninterrupted for over two decades, earning deep affection from tea enthusiasts who came to regard each year's release as a faithful annual greeting. The factory, established in 1999 after acquiring the former state-owned Shuangjiang County Tea Factory (originally founded in 1974), had access to premium tea gardens spanning Mengku's renowned Big Snow Mountain and the slopes leading to Bingdao village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eWhat makes this particular cake historically intriguing is its timing. In 2005, the now-famous Bingdao terroir had not yet achieved its legendary status or sky-high prices. Mengku Rongshi's early productions did not segregate mountain origins or differentiate ancient trees from younger plantings—everything went into carefully crafted blends. Tea enthusiasts who have tasted this 2005 Spring Tips report unmistakable \"rock sugar sweetness\" (冰糖甜) and a cooling throat sensation that strongly suggest the presence of Bingdao-area material in the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eFor over twenty years, this cake has rested in Xi'an's dry, continental climate—far from the humidity of coastal storage. This \"gan cang\" (干仓) or dry warehouse environment allows pu-erh to transform slowly and cleanly, developing depth without the risks of mold or off-flavors associated with wetter conditions. The result is a tea that has shed all youthful astringency while preserving remarkable clarity and sweetness. After eighteen infusions, the liquor remains sweet with lingering floral undertones—a testament to both exceptional raw material and two decades of careful stewardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Start Your Raw Pu-erh Journey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eVerified Dry Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOver 20 years in Xi'an's optimal climate—no dampness, no off-flavors, no compromise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eAuthentic Factory Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGenuine Mengku Rongshi production from the inaugural 2005 Spring Tips pressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eSample Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTry 50g before committing to a full cake—experience this vintage firsthand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eThis is the founding edition of a beloved series, aged for two decades under ideal conditions. Stock is limited and irreplaceable. Secure your 2005 Mengku Spring Tips today—once it's gone, this vintage is gone forever.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"戎氏","offers":[{"title":"30g Sample","offer_id":57055386108207,"sku":"P6041-1","price":45.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"400g Large Cake","offer_id":57055386173743,"sku":"P6041-3","price":485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Seven-Cake stack (400g × 7)","offer_id":58063605727535,"sku":null,"price":3055.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01-2005-mengku-spring-tips-raw-puerh-tea-cake-wrapper.jpg?v=1776781009"},{"product_id":"2006-mengku-rongshi-mangbo-raw-puerh-400g-aged-sheng","title":"2006 Mengku Rongshi Mangbo Raw Pu-erh 400g Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe hidden gem of Mengku terroir: once reserved for Dai 傣族 chieftains, now reaching its prime after two decades of patient transformation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eInaugural Production, Maximum Collectibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– The 2006 vintage is the first-ever Mangbo 忙波 release from Mengku Rongshi 勐库戎氏, produced for only three years (2006-2008), making it a cornerstone for serious collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eRoyal Terroir, Accessible Price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Mangbo (\"Lali Wanbo\" in Dai language means \"the finest tea\") shares identical tribute tea status with legendary Bingdao, yet remains protected from market speculation—premium quality without the premium markup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e20 Years of Xi'an Dry Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Clean, controlled \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003einland dry storage\u003c\/a\u003e (干仓, Gān Cāng) ensures zero off-flavors, no mustiness, and pure, honest aging transformation—now entering peak drinkability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003ePowerful Chaqi, Immediate Body Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Delivers intense, warming energy that collectors describe as \"strong body sensation\" (茶气, Chá Qì), a hallmark of genuine Mengku ancient tree material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eHoney-Floral Complexity with Silky Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Two decades of patient aging yield a harmonious profile: honeyed sweetness, lingering florals, and a thick, viscous mouthfeel that rewards every infusion.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThe Mangbo tea gardens have quietly supplied tribute tea to Dai chieftains for centuries. During the era of the Dai Tusi rulers governing Mengmeng (the historical name for Shuangjiang), Mangbo earned its place alongside the now-legendary Bingdao as an imperial garden—tea worthy of royalty. The Dai people called it \"Lali Wanbo,\" meaning simply \"the best tea from Mangbo.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eWhen the single-origin \"mountain head\" (山头, Shān Tóu) movement exploded after 2008, Bingdao's prices skyrocketed partly because its name—identical to the Nordic nation Iceland—could not be trademarked in China. Speculators flooded the market. Mangbo, however, had already been registered and protected by Mengku Rongshi, keeping it shielded from the hype. For discerning pu-erh enthusiasts, this protective obscurity became a blessing: access to genuine royal-lineage terroir without the inflated costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eShuangjiang Mengku Tea Company (勐库戎氏, Měnkù Róng Shì), one of Yunnan's most respected factories, produced their Mangbo series for just three years. The 2006 vintage represents the inaugural release—pressed from Qingming spring harvest leaves picked before the rains from a single grove of ancient tea trees on Mangbo Mountain. These fat, silvery buds and soft, thick leaves are the hallmarks of Mengku terroir at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eFor twenty years, this cake has rested in Xi'an's dry, temperate climate—far from the humidity of coastal storage. This slow, patient aging preserves clarity and purity while allowing the tea's character to deepen. Today, the honey-sweet florals have mellowed into a rich, viscous liquor with roasted hazelnut undertones and a cooling, persistent huigan (回甘, Huí Gān) that lingers long after each sip. The chaqi is pronounced: a warming, grounding sensation that tea lovers recognize as the mark of authentic old-tree material. After two decades, this tea has arrived at its drinking prime—though it will continue to reward those who choose to age it further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Start Your Raw Pu-erh Journey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eVerified Authenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGenuine Mengku Rongshi factory production with original wrapper, sourced directly from trusted collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eOptimal Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e20 years of documented \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003eXi'an dry storage\u003c\/a\u003e—no gambling on uncertain provenance or questionable warehousing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eFlexible Sizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAvailable as a full 400g cake for collectors, or as 30g and 100g samples for those who want to taste before committing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eThis is Mengku's royal tribute tea at its peak—the inaugural 2006 Mangbo, with two decades of clean aging behind it, ready for your teapot today. Whether you drink it now or continue its journey in your own storage, this first-edition release represents an increasingly rare opportunity. Stock is limited to what remains from this original production run. Add to cart and experience what the Dai chieftains knew centuries ago.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"戎氏","offers":[{"title":"30g Sample","offer_id":57101452411183,"sku":"P6042-1","price":37.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"400g Large Cake","offer_id":57101452476719,"sku":"P6042-3","price":399.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Seven-Cake stack (400g × 7)","offer_id":58063587770671,"sku":null,"price":2520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01-2006-mengku-rongshi-mangbo-raw-puerh-wrapper.jpg?v=1776866103"},{"product_id":"mengku-rongshi-arbor-king-qiaomu-wang-collection","title":"2006-2023 Mengku Rongshi Qiaomu Wang Arbor King | The Complete Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most comprehensive collection of Mengku Rongshi's flagship Arbor King raw pu-erh available online—spanning from the legendary 2006 Gold Award original to the latest vintage, each cake transported directly to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003eXi'an for pristine dry storage aging\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eComplete Vintage Library (2006-2023):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAccess 10+ years of Arbor King production history in one place—drink through two decades of Lincang terroir evolution, from fully matured masterpieces to vibrant young cakes with unlimited aging potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eXi'an Dry Storage Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvery cake ships directly from production to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003eXi'an warehouse\u003c\/a\u003e—ensuring pure, clean transformation without the musty \"cang wei\" off-notes that plague humid storage, preserving the signature \"ice-sugar sweetness\" collectors prize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eBenchmark Lincang Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Arbor King defines \"Lincang flavor\"—expect potent chaqi, explosive huigan, and a structured intensity that sets the standard against which all other Mengku teas are measured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e100+ Year Old Tree Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStrict sourcing exclusively from Daxueshan and surrounding core Mengku terroirs—only spring-harvested leaves from arbor trees exceeding one century qualify for the Arbor King grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e500g Heritage Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe oversized \"heavy bomb\" format isn't just tradition—the thick cake's dense core enables superior anaerobic micro-fermentation during dry storage, unlocking transformation potential unavailable in standard 357g pressings.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Vintage Guide: Find Your Perfect Arbor King\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eWith over a decade of Arbor King vintages in our collection, choosing can feel overwhelming. The table below breaks down each vintage's unique character, current drinking status, and ideal buyer profile—helping you match your taste preferences and collecting goals to the perfect cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-table overflow-x-auto my-6 rounded-lg bg-white dark:bg-slate-2 border border-slate-5 shadow-xs text-foreground\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-full border-collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"border-b border-slate-5 text-foreground whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left font-semibold last:border-r-0\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left font-semibold last:border-r-0\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left font-semibold last:border-r-0\"\u003eCharacter Profile \u0026amp; Tasting Notes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"divide-y divide-slate-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e2006\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e500g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e\"Genesis Gold Award Edition\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— The original, Gold Award-winning first-generation Arbor King. After ~20 years of dry storage, transformation has reached its prime. Thick, dark leaf strands with glossy sheen. Medicinal chen xiang (陈香) and aged-wood aromatics have emerged; bitterness fully resolved. Liquor is syrup-thick, huigan penetrates deep into the throat. The ceiling of aged Lincang tea.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector tier: Hardcore connoisseur.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e500g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e\"Restrained \u0026amp; Balanced Edition\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Stable climate yielded exceptionally balanced tea quality. Currently at the critical \"green-to-aged\" transition point. Ice-sugar sweetness has evolved from crisp to rich and thick. Liquor is bright golden-amber, chaqi remains powerful. Viscous, weighty body with silky-smooth throat feel; astringency nearly gone, replaced by lingering cool sweetness.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eOptimal drinking: Now.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e500g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e\"Aromatic Signature Edition\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— A landmark vintage renowned for soaring fragrance. Pronounced wild orchid aroma in dry leaf carries through to the liquor. Abundant sunshine during growth season produced exceptionally high substance content—bitterness is present but transforms explosively into huigan. Bold, distinctive character.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeal for: Aroma chasers seeking intense chaqi that rises to the crown.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e500g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e\"Textured \u0026amp; Substantial Edition\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— More composed than the flamboyant 2014. Ten years of Xi'an dry storage have produced concentrated, powerful liquor with pronounced chen xiang (aged aroma). Full-bodied with strong \"pressing\" weight on the tongue. Currently showing excellent stability and purity in mid-transformation. Thickness of body is its greatest strength.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eStatus: Steady upward trajectory.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e500g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e\"Ice-Sugar Benchmark Edition\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Despite 2018 being a modest year for Lincang, Arbor King's strict selection ensured exceptional quality. The signature \"ice-sugar sweetness\" emerges pure and expansive in mid-to-late steeps; bitterness is remarkably well-controlled. Eight years of Xi'an aging has brought emerging chen xiang with rich honey aromatics. Sweet, refreshing current profile with high ceiling for further development.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eStatus: Dual-purpose—excellent now, exceptional aging potential.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e1kg \/ 500g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e\"Layered Complexity Edition\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Slightly drier climate created dramatic layering in the cup. Opens with assertive strength, transitions to soft sweetness. Shengjin (salivation) surges like spring water; throat resonance is exceptionally persistent. The 1kg brick format enhances long-term transformation.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeal for: Tasting exploration—clearly experience the dramatic bitter-to-sweet arc of Mengku big-leaf varietal.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e500g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e\"Stable Foundation Edition\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Processing reached new maturity; pandemic conditions allowed more deliberate raw material selection. Defining characteristic is \"stability\"—no weaknesses across any dimension. Represents the quintessential Rongshi benchmark profile.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeal for: Understanding the Arbor King standard flavor template.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e500g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e\"Fresh \u0026amp; Vital Edition\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Old trees entering a rejuvenation growth cycle produced exceptionally fresh, vibrant liquor. Chaqi leans \"alive\"—dancing, kinetic energy in the mouth. Full of youthful vitality.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecommendation: Store 3-5 years until initial fire (火气) recedes before regular drinking. New tea collection.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e500g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e\"Dense \u0026amp; Full-Bodied Edition\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Extraordinary substance density—even as new tea, the liquor carries palpable weight. Aroma is integrated into the body rather than floating above it.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeal for: Drinkers who prioritize thick, substantial mouthfeel and solid \"water路\" (water pathway).\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e500g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-r border-slate-5 p-3 text-left last:border-r-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e\"Refined Processing Edition\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Comprehensive packaging and anti-counterfeit upgrades. Flavor profile emphasizes \"cleanliness\"—bitterness dissolves almost instantly, leaving virtually no trace. Demonstrates modern precision processing at its finest control over old-tree material. Best authenticity assurance.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdeal for: New collectors concerned about counterfeits; already highly enjoyable in its young state.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Selection Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-bold\"\u003eBy Flavor Preference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003ePrefer sweet, fresh, and lively shengjin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e→ 2019–2023 vintages deliver immediate pleasure with vibrant energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"mt-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eSeek thick, profound, and resonant depth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e→ 2012–2016 vintages offer weightier, more contemplative character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-bold\"\u003eAbout the 500g Format:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 500g \"big cake\" is the Arbor King's orthodox format. The thick, substantial structure allows the cake's core to maintain gentle anaerobic fermentation—critical for positive transformation under dry storage conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eStorage Sensitivity Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Arbor King responds dramatically to storage environment. Northern dry storage (such as Xi'an) produces cleaner results than humid southern warehouses—the ice-sugar huigan remains more persistent and pure, without unpleasant \"cang wei\" (storage taste) interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eIn the spring of 2006, the Rong family of Mengku submitted a bold entry to the inaugural Yunnan Pu-erh Tea Spring Expo. That 500-gram cake—the very first Qiaomu Wang, or \"Arbor King\"—claimed the Gold Award and announced the arrival of a new benchmark in raw pu-erh. Within the Mengku Rongshi family of teas, it became known simply as \"The King,\" standing alongside its counterpart \"Mu Shu Cha\" (Mother Tree Tea) as the \"King and Queen\" of the brand's portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eWhat separates the Arbor King from ordinary Mengku productions is an uncompromising sourcing philosophy. Every leaf comes from arbor-form tea trees exceeding 100 years of age, harvested exclusively during the spring flush from the Daxueshan (Great Snow Mountain) and its surrounding villages—the heart of Lincang's most prized terroir. The Rong family's proprietary techniques emphasize precise control over sha qing (杀青, Shā Qīng—kill-green) temperature and rou nian (揉捻, Róu Niǎn—rolling) pressure, coaxing maximum substance from these ancient leaves while preserving their aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThe result is unmistakably powerful: thick, rope-like leaf strands covered in silvery pekoe; a broth that coats the mouth with viscous body; bitterness that transforms almost instantly into surging huigan (回甘, Huí Gān—returning sweetness) and persistent shengjin (生津, Shēng Jīn—salivation); and the signature \"ice-sugar sweetness\" that has become Lincang's calling card to the world. The chaqi (茶气, Chá Qì—tea energy) is assertive, building through successive steeps into a warming, centering presence that experienced drinkers describe as \"powerful yet not aggressive.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eNot every year produces an Arbor King. The Rong family releases this flagship only when spring weather and leaf quality meet their exacting standards. Our collection spans from that inaugural 2006 Gold Award vintage—now approaching twenty years of transformation, with medicinal and aged-wood notes emerging over a foundation of thick, syrupy texture—through to the freshest 2023 pressing, showcasing the clean, refined processing that modern Mengku has perfected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eEvery cake in our inventory was transported directly from Yunnan to Xi'an immediately after production. Xi'an's continental climate—dry, with moderate temperatures and minimal humidity fluctuation—represents an ideal environment for what Chinese collectors call \"gan cang\" (干仓, Gān Cāng—dry storage). Unlike the accelerated transformation of humid Guangdong or Hong Kong warehouses, Xi'an dry storage preserves the tea's original character while allowing slow, pure maturation. There is no \"cang wei\" (仓味, Cāng Wèi—storage taste), no mustiness, no off-notes—only the clean evolution of premium raw pu-erh expressing its terroir across time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eWhether you seek the profound depth of a fully aged 2006 or 2012 vintage, the harmonious balance of mid-aged 2016 or 2018 cakes, or the vibrant energy and future potential of recent pressings, this collection offers a rare opportunity to explore one of raw pu-erh's most respected lineages across its entire lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Start Your Raw Pu-erh Journey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eVerified Authenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGenuine Mengku Rongshi factory production with original wrapper, sourced directly from trusted collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eOptimal Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e20 years of documented Xi'an dry storage—no gambling on uncertain provenance or questionable warehousing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eFlexible Sizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAvailable as a full 400g cake for collectors, or as 30g and 100g samples for those who want to taste before committing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eThe Arbor King's reputation was built on delivering Lincang's most complete expression of raw pu-erh power, sweetness, and transformation potential. With over a decade of vintages in Xi'an dry storage, this is your opportunity to experience the full arc of what many collectors consider the benchmark Lincang sheng.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add your chosen vintage to cart now—properly stored aged raw pu-erh of this pedigree becomes harder to source with each passing year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"戎氏","offers":[{"title":"2006 \/ 30g Sample","offer_id":57140083753263,"sku":"P6043-2006-1","price":40.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2006 \/ 500g Full Cake","offer_id":57140083818799,"sku":"P6043-2006-3","price":535.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2006 \/ 1kg Full Brick","offer_id":57143019405615,"sku":"P6043-2006-4","price":1160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2006 \/ Seven-Cake stack","offer_id":58063630139695,"sku":null,"price":3370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2012 \/ 30g 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raw pu-erh series from one of Yunnan's most respected tea families, offering the rare opportunity to experience Mangfei terroir at multiple stages of maturation—all preserved with crystalline purity in northern China's ideal dry storage conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eLincang \"Four Dragons\" Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMangfei 忙肺 stands alongside Bingdao 冰岛, Xigui 昔归, and Daxueshan 大雪山 as one of Lincang's four most prized tea mountains—this series gives you direct access to this legendary terroir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003e17-19 Years of Xi'an Dry Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNorthern China's low-humidity environment ensures zero mustiness, zero off-flavors—just pure, clean transformation that lets the tea's true character shine through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eMengku Rongshi Legacy Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrom the family that pioneered the \"Muyechun 木叶醇\" philosophy of mellow purity, this raw pu-erh collection represents their definitive expression of Mangfei large-leaf material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eMultiple Vintages, One Curated Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExplore 2007 and 2012 productions side by side—compare how different years of aging reveal different facets of Mangfei's bold, honey-sweet character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eFirst-Batch Historic Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 2007 cakes mark the inaugural production from Rongshi's Yongde branch factory—a milestone vintage sought after by collectors worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThe Muyechun series was born from a problem that plagued the pu-erh world in the early 2000s. At that time, most pu-erh—especially ripe pu-erh—carried a heavy \"pile odor\" (Duī Wèi, 堆味) that overshadowed the tea's natural qualities. Mr. Rong Jiasheng, the inheritor of the Mengku large-leaf tea tradition, asked a simple question:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow can we preserve the powerful character of Yunnan's large-leaf varietals while achieving the mellowness that only time can bring?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eHis answer became the Muyechun philosophy—a name that translates roughly to \"Wood Leaf Mellow.\" The concept centers on allowing time, rather than aggressive processing, to do the work of transformation. While the Muyechun ripe tea line launched in 2005 with a groundbreaking \"rest before pressing\" technique, the raw pu-erh series followed a different path: source exceptional spring material from Mangfei, press it carefully, and let years of proper storage reveal its potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eMangfei (忙肺) is no ordinary tea mountain. Located in Yongde County, it ranks among Lincang's \"Four Dragons\" (临沧四小龙)—the region's four most celebrated tea-producing areas, alongside the now-famous Bingdao, Xigui, and Daxueshan. What sets Mangfei apart is its combination of power and sweetness: bold, penetrating tea energy (Chá Qì, 茶气), deep and lingering fragrance, and a returning sweetness (Huí Gān, 回甘) that seems to go on forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThe Rongshi Yongde branch factory, established to take advantage of Mangfei's proximity, began production in 2007. That first batch—including the 2007 Muyechun No. 3 featured in this collection—marked the beginning of what has become a highly sought-after series. The factory selected one-bud-three-leaf spring material from Mangfei's large-leaf varietal (Máng Fèi Dà Yè Zhǒng, 忙肺大叶种), trees known for their thick, stout leaves and extraordinarily high concentration of tea compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eWhat truly distinguishes this collection, however, is what happened after pressing. Every cake in this series has spent its entire aging journey in Xi'an, the ancient capital of northern China. Xi'an's continental climate—dry winters, moderate humidity in other seasons—creates what tea specialists call \"northern dry storage\" (Běi Fāng Gān Cāng, 北方干仓). Unlike the humid conditions of Guangdong or Hong Kong, which accelerate transformation but risk introducing musty notes, Xi'an's environment allows the tea to evolve slowly and cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eThe result, after 17 to 19 years, is remarkable. The 2007 cakes have developed a complexity that exceeds what many expected from Mangfei material: the original floral and vegetal notes have deepened into layers of honey, aged wood (Chén Xiāng, 沉香), and a subtle sweetness that enters the throat and stays. The liquor has shifted from bright gold to a transparent chestnut-red, while the mouthfeel has become oily and smooth—yet the tea retains enough vitality to continue evolving for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003eFor collectors and daily drinkers alike, this series offers something increasingly rare: the chance to experience properly aged raw pu-erh from a prestigious origin, stored under ideal conditions, at a price point that reflects value rather than speculation. Each vintage tells a slightly different story, but all share the Muyechun promise of purity, power, and honest transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Start Your Raw Pu-erh Journey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eWhy Trust This Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eVerified Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDirect from Mengku Rongshi's Yongde factory, using certified Mangfei large-leaf material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eComplete Storage History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e17-19 years of documented \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003eXi'an dry storage\u003c\/a\u003e with zero flavor contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eSample Options Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTry before committing—30g and 100g samples let you experience the tea firsthand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eYour aged Mangfei raw pu-erh awaits.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThese are the flavors that earned Mangfei its place among Lincang's legendary \"Four Dragons\"—now matured to near-perfection through nearly two decades of Xi'an dry storage. Whether you're seeking a daily drinker with genuine depth or building a collection of properly aged sheng pu-erh, this Muyechun series delivers authentic value from one of Yunnan's most respected tea families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-bold\"\u003eOrder now and taste the difference that true dry storage makes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"戎氏","offers":[{"title":"2007 No.2 400g Cake","offer_id":57282239856943,"sku":"P6044-2007-3","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2007 No.3 400g Cake","offer_id":57282239988015,"sku":"P6044-2007-6","price":289.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2007 2kg Golden Melon (Jin Gua)","offer_id":57282240119087,"sku":"P6044-2007-9","price":1499.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2012 2kg Golden Melon (Jin Gua)","offer_id":57282240250159,"sku":"P6044-2012-3","price":599.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/2007-1_2.jpg?v=1777210843"},{"product_id":"mengku-rongshi-mother-tree-mushu-sheng-puerh-cake","title":"Mengku Rongshi Mu Shu Sheng Puerh Vintages (Xi'an Dry Stored)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience the \"Liquid Gold\" of Lincang with this expertly blended, dry-stored Sheng Puerh, offering an unparalleled aging journey and explosive, wild flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mengku Rongshi Mu Shu Cha\/Mother Tree Sheng Puerh stands as the definitive benchmark for Raw Puerh Tea, offering an unparalleled blend of wild ancient arbor flavors, intense body sensation, and pristine dry-stored aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure Mengku large-leaf terroir delivers the authentic, wild taste and rich lineage of Bingdao's ancient tea gardens directly to your cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMasterful blending guarantees year-over-year consistency, balancing aroma, mouthfeel, and thickness flawlessly for a perfectly structured flavor profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntense physical sensation and rapid, enduring sweetness deliver a highly recognizable, deeply satisfying experience that seasoned drinkers crave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine Northern dry storage completely prevents mustiness, ensuring a remarkably clean flavor profile and the most ideal long-term aging conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognized as the undisputed \"Maotai of Puerh,\" it serves as a highly liquid, prestigious asset for serious tea collectors and investors.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor true collectors of Raw Puerh Tea, the Mengku Rongshi Mother Tree Sheng Puerh is a legendary masterpiece. To understand the soul of this tea, one must journey back to the remote, misty peaks of Bingdao village in Lincang, Yunnan. Historical records dictate that in the year 1485, indigenous tea seeds were first planted in Bingdao soil, giving birth to what the world now reveres as the Mengku large-leaf varietal. Bingdao is not merely a mountain; it is the living, breathing genetic mother of the region's ancient tea trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn 1984, long before the modern tea world recognized the immense value of this terroir, Rong Jiasheng, the visionary former chairman of Mengku Rongshi, ventured deep into these treacherous mountains. Captivated by the wild, vigorous nature of the leaves, he established the first primary processing facility directly in Bingdao. By 2005, Mengku Rongshi officially launched the \"Mother Tree\" series. The name was chosen not just as a brand, but as a profound homage to Bingdao's historical role as the maternal source of Lincang's tea heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCreating this masterpiece requires far more than just picking leaves. Mengku Rongshi employs a closely guarded 拼配 (Pīn Pèi) technique, artfully combining premium Bingdao material with select old-tree spring leaves from surrounding famous peaks. Following a precise 杀青 (Shā Qīng) process, this golden ratio ensures that the harshness of individual mountains is smoothed out, leaving only a magnificent harmony of soaring aromas and profound thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTo honor this incredible craftsmanship, we have carefully curated vintages spanning from 2007 to 2024. More importantly, every single cake has been strictly resting in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003eXi'an dry storage facilities\u003c\/a\u003e. Protected from the intense humidity of the south, these teas transform with absolute purity. There is no mold, no dampness, and no interference—only the slow, beautiful crystallization of time. Whether you are tasting the vibrant, herbaceous energy of a young cake or the deep, woody resonance of a decade-old vintage, you are drinking a piece of living tea history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003eReady to Start Your Shou\/Ripe Pu-erh Journey?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity Guaranteed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sourced directly from the award-winning Mengku Rongshi factory lineage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmaculate Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Exclusively \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003edry-stored in Xi'an\u003c\/a\u003e, ensuring a pristine, mold-free aging environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurated Vintages\u003c\/strong\u003e: Available in convenient 30g samples or full 500g collector cakes across multiple years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-4 break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not miss the opportunity to own the benchmark of Lincang terroir. Select your preferred vintage today and experience the explosive flavor and legendary aging potential of the Mother Tree Sheng Puerh!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"戎氏","offers":[{"title":"2007 \/ 30g Sample","offer_id":57600018809135,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2007 \/ 500g Cake","offer_id":57600018841903,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2007 \/ Seven-Cake stack (500g × 7)","offer_id":58063781757231,"sku":null,"price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2008 \/ 30g Sample","offer_id":57600018874671,"sku":null,"price":57.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2008 \/ 500g Cake","offer_id":57600018907439,"sku":null,"price":769.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2008 \/ Seven-Cake stack (500g × 7)","offer_id":58063781789999,"sku":null,"price":4840.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2012 \/ 30g 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powerful\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHuí Gān\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(回甘, Huí Gān — the returning sweetness) experiences in all of Yunnan tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Most Feared Bitterness in Pu-erh — and the Most Rewarding Transformation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA strike so immediate and commanding it converts in seconds to a tsunami of deep, lasting sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Single-Origin Old Tree Material, No Blend, No Compromise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvery layer of this cake is pure Lao Man'e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGǔ Shù\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(古树, Gǔ Shù — old tree) spring leaf — no decorative surface scatter, no blended filler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 89 Cakes Were Ever Pressed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis production run is closed. When these are gone, this exact cake does not exist again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003eXi'an Dry Storage\u003c\/a\u003e — Clean, Active, No Off-Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eImmediately moved north after pressing, this cake carries zero\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCāng Wèi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(仓味 — warehouse mustiness), only a vivid, transparent liquor with full aging potential intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-\u003cem\u003eGǔyǔ\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(谷雨, Gǔ Yǔ) Early Spring Old Tree Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePicked in April 2023 before the Grain Rain solar term — the premium harvest window when bitterness,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eChá Qì\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(茶气, Chá Qì — the energy of the tea), and structural complexity are at their most concentrated peak.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind This Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are tea villages in Yunnan that every serious collector has heard of, and then there is Lao Man'e — the village that those collectors speak about in a different tone entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated on Bulang Mountain (\u003cem\u003eBù Lǎng Shān\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e布朗山) in Menghai County, Xishuangbanna, Lao Man'e is one of the oldest inhabited tea villages in the region. The Bulang people who have lived here for generations did not just grow tea — they built an entire cultural identity around it, long before the first tea merchants arrived, long before\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePǔ'ěr\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(普洱) became an internationally traded commodity. The ancient trees standing in these forests are direct evidence of that continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spring 2023 harvest came from those trees — material picked before\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGǔ Yǔ\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(谷雨, Gǔ Yǔ), the Grain Rain solar term that falls in mid-to-late April. This pre-\u003cem\u003eGǔ Yǔ\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewindow is where Lao Man'e raw material reaches its peak structural intensity: the bitterness sharpest, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eChá Qì\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emost concentrated, the post-swallow sweetness most dramatic. This is precisely why serious collectors track harvest timing so closely — the difference between a week's picking window can define a tea's entire aging trajectory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eShā Qīng\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(杀青, Shā Qīng — the kill-green step that halts oxidation using heat) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eRóu Niǎn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(揉捻, Róu Niǎn — rolling to shape the leaf and open its cell structure), the leaves were\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMó Bǐng\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(摩饼 — pressed into cake form) and immediately transported to Xi'an, in northwestern China, for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003edry storage\u003c\/a\u003e. This decision matters. Southern humid storage accelerates transformation but risks introducing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCāng Wèi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(仓味 — warehouse off-notes). Xi'an's dry, continental climate preserves the tea's inherent character while allowing clean, gradual aging. The liquor today is already bright gold and transparent — a sign of storage integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe pressed 89 cakes. Not 890. Not 89 as a round number. Exactly 89 — because that is how many cakes the material allowed us to press at the standard we required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe packaging shows\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDǎ Tiě Huā\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(打铁花) — an ancient Chinese intangible cultural heritage performance in which molten iron heated to 1,600°C is struck and shattered into the night sky, erupting into a cascade of white-hot sparks. We chose this image deliberately. The moment this tea meets your tongue, the parallel is immediate: an absolute, uncompromising force — then, in seconds, a sky full of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-4 font-bold text-foreground\/85 text-2xl dark:border-slate-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Start Your Shou\/Ripe Pu-erh Journey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance you can verify:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLao Man'e village, Bulang Mountain, Menghai County, Yunnan — one of the most documented and respected single-origin addresses in the Pu-erh world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStorage transparency you can trust:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn about our Xi'an dry storage warehouse environment, climate logs, and aging philosophy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/pages\/xi-an-dry-storage\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo guesswork on material integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGǔ Shù\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(古树) spring leaf, single-origin, one cake-type only. What you see on the surface is exactly what the entire cake is made of.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 89 cakes exist. Once sold, this production is gone for good.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you have been waiting for a Lao Man'e cake that does not hedge — one that commits fully to the bitterness-to-sweetness transformation that defines this village — this is it. 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