Yunnan Menghai Ancient Tree Pu’er Tea Cake – Wholesale – 357g

(3 customer reviews)

Product Category: Pu’er Tea
Is it a pre-packaged food: Yes
Origin: Yunnan
Seller-to-Seller: Packaging
Storage method: cool and dry
Net Content (Specification): 357 (g)
Specialty or not: Yes
Organic Food: No
Green Food: No

$51.41

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Tea Garden

Rich earth and a comfortable climate set the foundation for this tea. When spring gives way to early summer, mist lingers in the valleys and clouds wrap the mountain slopes, leaving the plantation in a cool, moist atmosphere that tea bushes thrive in.

That highland setting is more than picturesque: the slow-moving fog and steady humidity help the leaves develop a cleaner fragrance and a calmer, more refined character. Teas grown in this kind of environment are often appreciated for their balanced structure and lasting finish.

Tea cake

This cake is formed with a time-honored stone-mill pressing technique done by hand. It keeps a well-rounded profile, with a full body, moderate resilience, and a thickness that stays even from edge to center, all of which support the tea’s continued transformation later on.

The lighter, balanced compression also makes the cake easier to store and easier for water to enter during brewing. For tea lovers who enjoy watching a pressed tea slowly open, this style offers both practical value and a pleasing traditional look.

Stripe

The leaf strips are thick, intact, and visually complete, showing a deep green hue. They are tightly arranged throughout the cake, with plump buds and leaf segments visible both in the core and near the outer layers, creating a lively and well-layered presentation.

Because the raw material is clearly defined rather than broken apart, the dry cake already hints at a clean and orderly infusion. It is also the kind of pressed tea that looks elegant on a tea tray or in a gift box, especially for collectors who value appearance as much as taste.

Tea soup

In the cup, the liquor gives off an elegant aroma and feels gentle, silky, and soft. It melts across the tongue with very little resistance, while sweetness returns quickly and continues to build with each sip.

The throat effect is refreshing and cool, and the liquor feels full without becoming heavy. As the infusions progress, the flavor keeps shifting in a layered way, making it well suited to calm tasting sessions, shared tea time, or a thoughtful present for someone who enjoys compressed tea cakes.

For the best result, brew it with clean water and a vessel that allows the leaves to unfurl evenly, then enjoy the gradual change from the first cup to the later steeps. A brief rinse before brewing can help the pressed leaf wake up more smoothly and reveal its aroma more clearly.

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3 reviews for Yunnan Menghai Ancient Tree Pu’er Tea Cake – Wholesale – 357g

  1. just_monicat
    November 2, 2015
    This was my first time buying pu-erh tea. It smells like a smoker room in the 1960s and tastes great. I like strange smells like that(don't know why) ...More
    This was my first time buying pu-erh tea. It smells like a smoker room in the 1960s and tastes great. I like strange smells like that(don't know why) the tea is tuly rock hard, I did not know this going in so be careful breaking off a piece. It comes in a nice envelope and is wrapped in tissue paper inside that. For regular tea drinkers I would recommend it. Its different but some tea drinkers are looking for just that.
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    John Chang
    March 22, 2019
    I enjoy tea daily, all throughout the day. I usually drink fine looseleaf Japanese green teas. This puerh brand is fantastic. The packaging is beautif...More
    I enjoy tea daily, all throughout the day. I usually drink fine looseleaf Japanese green teas. This puerh brand is fantastic. The packaging is beautiful to appreciate and the tea taste is luxurious yet simple. If you are the type to appreciate looseleaf teas and the whole teapot experience, this is a must try.
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    LeRay
    April 17, 2021
    Nice, dark, and rich! I love this one!!
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