2019 Qilin Tribute Sheng Pu-erh Tea Cake – Ancient Arbor 357g
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Five years of pristine Xi'an dry storage have transformed this century-old Lincang arbor Sheng into a golden-honeyed treasure—vibrant enough to drink today, yet destined for decades of exquisite evolution.
What Makes It Unique
A masterfully crafted tribute to Yunnan's tea heritage—this 2019 Sheng Pu-erh delivers crystal-clear golden-honey liquor, intoxicating cedarwood aromatics, and a powerful yet grounding chaqi (茶气, cha qi) that rewards both immediate enjoyment and patient cellaring.
- Century-Old Arbor Provenance: Harvested from ancient tea trees in Lincang and Fengqing—terroir that delivers unmatched depth, complexity, and mineral richness unavailable from plantation teas.
- Five Years of Xi'an Dry Storage: Pristine, climate-controlled aging ensures clean transformation without mustiness, preserving vibrancy while developing honey-smooth character.
- Perfect Mid-Aged Sweet Spot: Neither too young nor too aged—experience the golden window where youthful energy meets emerging mellowness, ideal for both drinking now and collecting.
- Powerful Yet Balanced Chaqi: Feel warmth radiating through chest and limbs; an energizing yet grounding body sensation that distinguishes exceptional Sheng from ordinary tea.
- Heritage Craftsmanship with Qing Dynasty Roots: Named for Qilin, a tea pioneer who expanded Fengqing's historic gardens—each cake carries forward centuries of artisanal tradition.
The Story Behind This Tea
High in Yunnan's Lincang mountains, where mist clings to ancient forests and century-old tea trees draw minerals from primordial soils, spring 2019 brought an extraordinary harvest. North of Xishuangbanna lies Lincang—a vast, rugged area full of ancient tea trees, often considered Yunnan's largest tea-producing region. People love Lincang teas for their strong character, pronounced minerality, and wild fragrance, which comes from the region's high altitudes and rich biodiversity. From these venerable arbors, skilled hands plucked tender leaves destined for something special: a tribute cake honoring Qilin, the Qing dynasty pioneer whose vision transformed Fengqing into one of China's most celebrated tea regions.
Historically, Fengqing was the heartland of Yunnan black tea, known as Dian Hong. However, the region also has many ancient tea trees. Pu-erh made from this material is excellent, often carrying a unique malty and honeyed sweetness. This cake exemplifies that heritage—sun-dried using traditional methods (晒青, shai qing), then carefully compressed and entrusted to Xi'an's dry continental climate for patient transformation. Five years later, what began as bright, astringent youth has blossomed into brilliant golden-honey liquor, releasing waves of cedarwood, sandalwood, and wild alpine florals with every steeping.
Whether you seek a daily companion that offers silky warmth and quick-returning sweetness (回甘, hui gan), or a collector's piece destined to deepen into amber richness over the coming decades, this Qilin Tribute represents Yunnan's terroir at its finest—living tea that tells its story one cup at a time.
Ready to Start Your Sheng Pu-erh Tea Journey?
- Dry-Storage Guarantee: Stored exclusively in Kunming and Xi'an dry warehouses—no wet storage, no off-flavors, no compromise.
- Authentic Ancient Arbor Origin: Verified Lincang and Fengqing provenance from century-old trees, not plantation material.
- Heritage-Pressed 357g Cake: Traditional stone-pressing preserves leaf integrity for optimal long-term aging.
Secure your 2019 Qilin Tribute Ancient Arbor Sheng Pu-erh today—experience its golden vibrancy now or cellar it for future transformation. Limited cakes available for collectors and connoisseurs who understand that exceptional tea rewards patience.
Five years of pristine Xi'an dry storage have transformed this century-old Lincang arbor Sheng into a golden-honeyed treasure—vibrant enough to drink today, yet destined for decades of exquisite evolution.
What Makes It Unique
A masterfully crafted tribute to Yunnan's tea heritage—this 2019 Sheng Pu-erh delivers crystal-clear golden-honey liquor, intoxicating cedarwood aromatics, and a powerful yet grounding chaqi (茶气, cha qi) that rewards both immediate enjoyment and patient cellaring.
- Century-Old Arbor Provenance: Harvested from ancient tea trees in Lincang and Fengqing—terroir that delivers unmatched depth, complexity, and mineral richness unavailable from plantation teas.
- Five Years of Xi'an Dry Storage: Pristine, climate-controlled aging ensures clean transformation without mustiness, preserving vibrancy while developing honey-smooth character.
- Perfect Mid-Aged Sweet Spot: Neither too young nor too aged—experience the golden window where youthful energy meets emerging mellowness, ideal for both drinking now and collecting.
- Powerful Yet Balanced Chaqi: Feel warmth radiating through chest and limbs; an energizing yet grounding body sensation that distinguishes exceptional Sheng from ordinary tea.
- Heritage Craftsmanship with Qing Dynasty Roots: Named for Qilin, a tea pioneer who expanded Fengqing's historic gardens—each cake carries forward centuries of artisanal tradition.
The Story Behind This Tea
High in Yunnan's Lincang mountains, where mist clings to ancient forests and century-old tea trees draw minerals from primordial soils, spring 2019 brought an extraordinary harvest. North of Xishuangbanna lies Lincang—a vast, rugged area full of ancient tea trees, often considered Yunnan's largest tea-producing region. People love Lincang teas for their strong character, pronounced minerality, and wild fragrance, which comes from the region's high altitudes and rich biodiversity. From these venerable arbors, skilled hands plucked tender leaves destined for something special: a tribute cake honoring Qilin, the Qing dynasty pioneer whose vision transformed Fengqing into one of China's most celebrated tea regions.
Historically, Fengqing was the heartland of Yunnan black tea, known as Dian Hong. However, the region also has many ancient tea trees. Pu-erh made from this material is excellent, often carrying a unique malty and honeyed sweetness. This cake exemplifies that heritage—sun-dried using traditional methods (晒青, shai qing), then carefully compressed and entrusted to Xi'an's dry continental climate for patient transformation. Five years later, what began as bright, astringent youth has blossomed into brilliant golden-honey liquor, releasing waves of cedarwood, sandalwood, and wild alpine florals with every steeping.
Whether you seek a daily companion that offers silky warmth and quick-returning sweetness (回甘, hui gan), or a collector's piece destined to deepen into amber richness over the coming decades, this Qilin Tribute represents Yunnan's terroir at its finest—living tea that tells its story one cup at a time.
Ready to Start Your Sheng Pu-erh Tea Journey?
- Dry-Storage Guarantee: Stored exclusively in Kunming and Xi'an dry warehouses—no wet storage, no off-flavors, no compromise.
- Authentic Ancient Arbor Origin: Verified Lincang and Fengqing provenance from century-old trees, not plantation material.
- Heritage-Pressed 357g Cake: Traditional stone-pressing preserves leaf integrity for optimal long-term aging.
Secure your 2019 Qilin Tribute Ancient Arbor Sheng Pu-erh today—experience its golden vibrancy now or cellar it for future transformation. Limited cakes available for collectors and connoisseurs who understand that exceptional tea rewards patience.
