2019 Teng Tiao Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake

Teng Tiao Pu-erh Tea is a distinctive variety of Yunnan raw Pu-erh tea cake, born from the harmonious interplay between the natural growing environment of ancient tea trees and the traditional craftsmanship of local tea farmers. The name "Teng Tiao" is derived from the tea tree's resemblance to long vines. Its branches are slender with fewer leaves, and both the trunk and branches are visibly exposed.

Our 2019 Teng Tiao Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake is crafted from tea leaves harvested from ancient tea trees approximately 200 years old. These wild tea trees were discovered by tea farmers clearing land in 2003. The farmers adopted a traditional cultivation method passed down since the Qing Dynasty, which involves pruning side branches and excess leaves, leaving only the top buds and a few tender leaves. This method allows nutrients to concentrate in the remaining buds, resulting in fuller, thicker, and richer tea leaves.

This low-yield, high-quality cultivation method produces tea trees with slender trunks, dense branches, and sparse leaves that sway gracefully in the wind, resembling the elegance of willow trees. For this reason, they are affectionately known as "Dancing Tea."

Harvested in spring, the season when Pu-erh tea reaches its peak quality, the leaves undergo traditional Chinese Pu-erh tea-making techniques, including withering, rolling, sun-drying, pan-firing, and pressing into tea cakes. These meticulous steps ensure that the natural essence and rich flavors are perfectly preserved.

After six years of clean storage and aging, this Teng Tiao Pu-erh tea cake gleams with a glossy, oily sheen. When brewed, the tea liquor reveals a golden, bright hue. It offers a soft, sweet taste with remarkable longevity, easily lasting more than ten infusions. The captivating aroma not only delights the senses but also melds seamlessly into the tea liquor, delivering a layered, complex, and enduring experience.

Tea Details

• Year: 2019
• Type: Raw (Sheng) Pu-erh Tea
• Shape: Tea Cake
• Weight: 357g
• Origin: Mengku Area, Shuangjiang County, Lincang City, Yunnan
• Elevation: Around 1,600 meters
• Tree Type: Ancient Tea Trees (Gu Shu)
• Varietal (Cultivar): Mengku Da Ye Zhong “Tengtiao” (Large-Leaf Variety, sometimes called "Vine Tea")

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