This 2018 Raw Pu-erh Mini Tea Cake comes from broad-leaf tea trees grown in Yunnan. Unlike traditional 357g tea cakes, it is handcrafted into charming mini cakes. Each weighs approximately 10 grams—small, delicate, and elegant.

Origin and Sourcing

Our tea masters originally sourced this batch of raw Pu-erh leaves from a small, family-run garden in a remote mountainous area of Xishuangbanna.

At that time, the leaves were still in their most original form—mao cha (unpressed loose raw leaves).

Processing and Flavor Profile

The mao cha was carefully wok-fired with precise heat control to thoroughly remove grassy bitterness.

Upon first tasting, the liquor is lively and vibrant, with rich wild mountain aroma. It has a well-balanced flavor and a sweet, lingering finish, demonstrating excellent aging potential.

Acquisition and Initial Aging

Chinese Tea Group acquired a total of 70 kilograms of this raw Pu-erh material.

Initially, the tea was slightly astringent, and the liquor lacked roundness. The leaves were quietly stored in the tea garden’s warehouse, allowing them to naturally age and gradually complete their first stage of transformation.

Mini Cake Production

In 2021, this tea was handcrafted into mini tea cakes about 4 cm in diameter, each weighing around 10 grams.

The cakes are unwrapped, perfectly reflecting the true essence of time and mountain terroir.

Maturation and Flavor Development

Now, after seven years of aging, our Raw Pu-erh Mini Tea Cake (2018 Aged, Yunnan Exclusive) has shed its initial astringency and fully matured.

It has successfully passed through the common 3–5 year “awkward phase,” during which many Pu-erh teas lose their aroma and flavor. Today, the liquor is strong yet mellow, rich in taste, and complemented by delicate floral and fruity notes.

Special Design for Flexible Brewing

Each mini tea cake features a special groove in the center. This allows tea lovers who prefer a lighter taste to brew one cake in two separate infusions.

This design makes it easy to control the strength of the liquor and enjoy layered flavor variations.

Not sure if this tea suits your taste? Try a sample and follow our brewing guide.

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