2024 Lin Cang Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake Sample

This 2024 Lin Cang Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake Sample is made from spring-harvested leaves sourced from ancient tea trees aged approximately 100–200 years in Lincang, Yunnan, China.

Carefully crafted by the Chinese Tea Group tea master team, this sample offers a low-risk way to experience the character of authentic Lincang ancient tree raw Pu-erh tea before committing to a full tea cake.

Dry Leaf Appearance

• Thick, well-defined leaves with visible silver buds
• Slightly glossy surface reflecting high-quality raw material
• Clean, fresh dry aroma with light floral notes typical of Lincang Pu-erh tea

Aroma Profile

• Rinse infusion: Fresh mountain aroma with wild, natural character
• Early infusions (1–3): Bright floral aroma with noticeable sweetness
• Mid infusions (4–7): Floral notes evolve into honey-like sweetness with light woody undertones
• Late infusions (8+): Soft grain-like sweetness with lingering clean aroma

Taste & Mouthfeel

• Bitterness & astringency: Naturally present in young raw Pu-erh tea, quickly transforming into sweetness and salivation
• Rock sugar–like sweetness: A clean, cooling sweetness that runs through the entire tasting experience
• Texture: Smooth, full-bodied liquor with fine and refined mouthfeel
• Aftertaste: Noticeable returning sweetness and mouthwatering sensation that lingers in the throat
• Tea energy: Gentle warming sensation and increased mental clarity after multiple infusions

Tasting Experience

This Lincang ancient tree Pu-erh tea sample is ideal for:

• First-time exploration of Lincang raw Pu-erh tea
• Understanding the aroma, sweetness, and structure of ancient tree Pu-erh tea
• Evaluating the aging potential of a 2024 fresh Pu-erh tea cake
• Multiple infusions (typically 10–15+ steeps depending on brewing method)

Quality & Sourcing

• Directly sourced from tea-growing regions in Lincang, Yunnan Province
• Blended from spring-picked ancient tea trees (100–200 years old)
• Traditional processing and compression into tea cakes
• Real product presentation without heavy editing, reflecting authentic Pu-erh tea character

Gongfu Tea Brewing Guide

(Traditional Method)

Always rinse tea before the first infusion. For compressed teas, adjust the rinsing time according to the compression level, allowing the leaves to gently loosen before the first infusion.

Tips: Tea masters recommend steeping times based on each tea's unique flavor, starting the timer after pouring the water.

Common Brewing Guide

(Easy Everyday Preparation)

Tips: You can adjust the steeping time or leaf-to-water ratio to suit your taste—shorten the infusion for a lighter brew or extend it for a stronger one.