{"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 Xi'an dry storage 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 (Xi'an Dry-Stored)","offer_id":57055386108207,"sku":"P6041-1","price":45.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g Loose (Xi'an Dry-Stored)","offer_id":57055386140975,"sku":"P6041-2","price":139.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400g Full Cake (Xi'an Dry-Stored)","offer_id":57055386173743,"sku":"P6041-3","price":485.0,"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","url":"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/products\/2005-mengku-spring-tips-chun-jian-aged-raw-puerh","provider":"Orientaleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}