2018 Prestigious Bai Cha Yuan Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea

We are thrilled to offer this tea hailing from Bai Cha Yuan, the prestigious micro-lot one of the best Yiwu Pu-erh tea. Yiwu mountain is one of the six historical Pu-erh tea mountains of Yunnan province, and produced tribute tea during the Qing dynasty. Bai Cha Yuan is located next to Wan Gong, belong to Ding Jia Zhai village. In fact, it is  a micro-lot of chasing after Wan Gong area. Just in recent years distinguished from Wan Gong as its' own mark. Due to its very limited production, it has become one of the most sought-after among Pu-erh tea connoisseurs, pushing prices higher year after year. The tea terrace is located in the national forest territory, right at the border between China and Laos, which has the most ecologically growing conditions, giving the tea a pure clean taste of the wilderness, with strong cha qi. The purity and cha qi in the tea gives your body instant warmth and the sensation you have been looking for in Pu-erh tea. It is very rare to see Bai Cha Yuan on the market. Victoria has been traveling to this area every year to source this tea and was heavily involved in the production of this tea, from leaf picking to the processing and cake stone pressing. The cake is also double wrapped in food grade paper, optimal for either immediate consumption or long-term storage. 

This tea is very aromatic, smooth, and mellow, with a full mouthful and strong honey notes. The balanced deliciated tasting notes bring a unique and superior level of enjoyment and satisfaction, along with a long-lasting aftertaste. These desirable and distinctive attributes of the tea that are specific to this bordering forest area are referred to as "cha yun" by Chinese tea connoisseurs. A very pure and clean taste, it surely showcases the very essence of the best Yiwu sheng Pu-erh tea that will expand the horizons of your tea journey. Also great for aging, offering a great investment in your tea life.  

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Additional Info

Origin:                      Yi Wu mountains, Yunnan province, China 

Harvest Time:          April 3, 2018

Elevation:                1800m

Bush Varietal:         Yunnan Da Ye (large leaves)

Tasting Notes

Very clean and pure taste, floral and fruity, very smooth, full bodied, strong cha qi and huigan, a sweet long-lasting aftertaste.