Pu-erh tea (Pu’er tea) can be broadly categorized into raw (sheng) and ripe (shou) types, as well as blended and single-origin teas.

This 2012 Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake is a classic example of a blended tea, expertly crafted by experienced tea masters who skillfully combine fresh leaves from large-leaf tea trees across different regions of Yunnan, creating a tea with rich layers and distinctive flavors.

The Art and Science of Blending Pu-erh

Blending Pu-erh tea is an extremely delicate craft. Tea masters must have an in-depth understanding of the characteristics of tea trees grown at different altitudes, in various soils, and under diverse climates.

They carefully balance the strengths and weaknesses of each region and optimize the blend according to the four principles of “high aroma, strong tea energy, rich liquor, and deep tea character.”

By combining science and artistry, this tea highlights the best qualities of leaves from Yunnan’s sub-regions while compensating for any shortcomings, resulting in a unique and harmonious tea profile.

Blended vs. Single-Origin Pu-erh

Compared to high-priced single-origin teas, blended raw Pu-erh represents a collaboration between tea and human skill.

It maintains excellent flavor while blending the distinctive taste profiles of Yunnan’s major Pu-erh producing regions, offering exceptional value.

13 Years of Natural Aging

This tea has been naturally aged for 13 years in our tea house and is highly appreciated by Pu-erh enthusiasts.

• In July 2024, a tasting revealed mellow and full-bodied liquor, with a distinctive aroma, excellent endurance across multiple infusions, and a lingering, unforgettable finish.
• By June 2025, during a periodic tasting, the liquor had developed a more ruby-red hue, a smoother and more delicate mouthfeel, and more pronounced aged honey notes, indicating that it has fully entered its prime drinking window.

Recommended for Pu-erh Enthusiasts

The Chinese Tea Group recommends this 2012 Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake as an excellent entry-point into the world of aged raw Pu-erh (Pu’er) and an ideal choice for exploring the rich Pu-erh tea culture of Yunnan.