2019 Yunnan Aged White Tea Cake
2019 Yunnan Aged White Tea Cake
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This '2019 Yunnan Aged White Tea Cake' is harvested from Yunnan's old tea trees, which thrive in one of China's premier tea regions. Renowned in the tea world for its large-leaf old tea trees and rich tea heritage, Yunnan’s unique terroir and pristine natural environment produce teas with exceptional aging potential and deep, layered flavors.
The fresh leaves are carefully handpicked from high-altitude old tea gardens in Yunnan, where the old tea trees thrive. These plump tea buds are rich in polyphenols and amino acids, laying a solid foundation for a mellow and rich aging process that enhances the complexity of flavors over time.
Breaking away from the traditional white tea (Bai Cha) flavor profile dominated by small- to medium-leaf varieties, this old tree white tea quietly leads a revolution in taste complexity. Unlike traditional white teas, which are often light and delicate, this aged white tea presents a bold and profound flavor that deepens with each infusion.
Much like the soul of Fuding white tea, Yunnan white tea naturally undergoes a 48 to 72-hour withering process under strong sunlight and dry mountain winds at high altitude. Ultraviolet rays activate glycosidase enzymes, slowly releasing the tea’s internal compounds and brewing the signature wild honey aroma along with a gentle sun-dried scent.
After drying, the tea is lightly pressed into cakes — firm yet naturally formed, making it easy to store while preserving the leaf’s original elegance. The aged white tea cake is ideal for collectors and connoisseurs looking to experience the evolution of flavors over time.
After six years of aging, the tea’s character has mellowed and its freshness deepened. The liquor brews to a bright amber color, offering layered notes of honeyed sweetness, jujube fragrance, and soft medicinal herbs, with a lasting sweet aftertaste and a refreshing sensation in the throat. The tea’s body is thick, smooth, and full of complexity, providing a deep yet tranquil drinking experience.
Following in the footsteps of Pu-erh tea, Yunnan once again presents the wild power of its primeval forests to the world as a bold new flavor signature. This aged white tea offers a gentle challenge to traditional white tea systems, making it a true testament to Yunnan’s high-mountain tea and redefining the value of white tea in the global market.
Tea Details
- Year: 2019
- Type: White Tea (Bai Cha)
- Shape: Tea Cake
- Weight: 143g
- Origin: Western Pu’er Region, Yunnan
- Elevation: Around 1,500 meters
- Tree Type: Gu Shu (Ancient Tea Trees)
- Varietal (Cultivar): Da Ye Zhong (Large-Leaf Variety)
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