Packaging:
A rare ancient tree raw puerh from Fengqing's prized Xiangzhuqing region — where the world's oldest cultivated tea tree stands — offering exceptional sweetness, full body, and centuries of cultural heritage in every sip.
In the autumn of 1639, the renowned Ming Dynasty explorer Xu Xiake arrived at a humble thatched cottage in the mountains of Fengqing after a long day's journey.
Fengqing County in Yunnan's Lincang Prefecture holds a remarkable distinction: it is home to the world's oldest known cultivated tea tree, the 3,200-year-old giant in Xiangzhuqing village. The ancient trees surrounding it — the source material for this very cake — share the same extraordinary genetics and terroir, producing leaves with thick, robust stems, dark coloring, and a distinctive character that sets them apart from other Yunnan raw puerh.
This 2016 pressing uses carefully selected ancient tree material from the Xiangzhuqing area, blended from multiple years' harvests to achieve balance and complexity. After pressing, the cakes were stored under strict dry-storage conditions in Xi'an—ensuring a clean, natural aging process free from humidity damage or foreign odors. after years, the tea has softened beautifully: the youthful astringency has mellowed into a smooth, full-bodied liquor with pronounced natural sweetness and gentle strength beneath its softness.
Today, Fengqing is celebrated worldwide for Dian Hong black tea. But long before Dian Hong was invented in 1939, Taihua ancient tree tea was the region's true treasure — the tea that moved Xu Xiake to document it for posterity. This cake offers you the rare opportunity to taste that same heritage, aged and refined, connecting you to four centuries of tea history.
Why Trust Us:
Your Invitation: This 2016 Taihua Ancient Tree Raw Puerh has already completed years of patient transformation — but its journey is far from over.
This raw puerh draws from ancient trees in that same revered region, benefiting from the same exceptional terroir, high altitude, and biodiversity.
The large-leaf varietal grown here produces thick, robust leaves with higher concentrations of tea polyphenols and amino acids, resulting in a naturally sweeter, fuller-bodied cup.
Xu Xiake was so impressed that he recorded the experience in his journal — notably, the only tea he ever mentioned by name throughout his extensive writings.
The tea Xu Xiake drank was almost certainly raw puerh made from local large-leaf ancient trees — not green tea (which would not have been "boiled"), and not Dian Hong (which was not invented until 1939).
This particular cake has already benefited from nine years of professional dry storage in Xi'an, so it arrives clean and ready for either immediate drinking or continued cellaring.
The beauty of sheng puerh is that you can enjoy it at various stages — sample it now to establish a baseline, then revisit it yearly to appreciate its evolution.
Scan the QR code on the label for tea details and brewing instructions.
Session estimates use a fresh portion of dry tea each time. Each portion can be infused repeatedly.
Che cos'è il tè Sheng Pu-erh? Scopri il suo sapore unico, i benefici per la salute e una guida passo passo alla preparazione. Scopri perché il puerh crudo si trasforma da amaro a delizia.
Leggi di piùExplore the ancient and modern benefits of Puerh tea. This guide explains the differences between Raw and Ripe Puerh, highlights key health effects, and offers brewing tips to maximize wellness.
Leggi di più
Tracking after dispatch. Rates & delivery estimates
Request within 14 days; tea must remain sealed. Conditions apply
Order or delivery issue? Contact our support team.
