Pu'er & Dark Tea
Dark tea, or “black tea” as it's known in China, is celebrated for its unique fermentation process, which allows it to grow more aromatic and flavorful with age.
Sourced from the esteemed mountains of Xishuangbanna, and crafted with masterful techniques, our Pu'er teas were thoughtfully curated to showcase the full spectrum of this tea genre's characteristics.
Complementing this range is a distinctive selection of traditional Liubao teas, adding an intriguing layer to your dark tea exploration.
Raw Pu'er
Raw Pu'er is an unfermented tea made from Yunnan's large-leaf tree varieties. While its fresh profile may recall green tea, it excels in both aroma and texture, and is renowned for its remarkable aging potential.
Rich prune aromas;
from mist-shrouded ancient gardens
Our Mangshui Raw Pu’er comes from the misty, ancient tea gardens of Baoshan, Yunnan, where old tea trees grow in harmony with nature. The tea offers rich prune aromas, a silky texture, and a lingering sweetness that reflects its unique environment.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
A thoughtful blend of famous mountains;
interplay of sweetness and bitterness
Our "Six Mountains" Raw Pu'er is a harmonious blend of leaves from the ancient gardens of Yiwu and Manzhuan, two of the esteemed "Ancient Six Renowned Tea Mountains" in Xishuangbanna. Its aroma invites you with a freshness and subtle hints of prunes. The palate is a delightful interplay of sweetness and bitterness, offering a mellow and smooth mouthfeel and a saliva-inducing aftertaste.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
Fruitiness with moderate bitterness;
from ancient trees in a renowned mountain
This Raw Pu'er is sourced from ancient trees in Mengsong, one of the "Six Renowned Tea Mountains Beyond the Lancang River." Nurtured by an ecosystem carefully preserved by the local Hani people, the tea boasts a full-bodied, fruity palate. It strikes a balance between moderate bitterness and a velvety texture, leaving a lingering sweet aftertaste.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
Pristine rock sugar sweetness;
from a secluded 500-year-old garden
Our Bolin Raw Pu'er is sourced from a 500-year-old garden atop Wuliang Mountain, where centuries-old Heidaye tea trees have been allowed to thrive naturally. The aroma masterfully intertwines prune and wood with a hint of rock sugar sweetness, and each sip leaves a lingering minty aftertaste, reminiscent of the secluded mountainous landscape.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
Ripe Pu'er
Thanks to the pile fermentation techniques, Ripe Pu'er offers a full-bodied experience.
Woody aroma;
sweet, silky, and lasting
Our Ripe Pu’er from Fengqing County offers a rich floral and fruity aroma with hints of woodiness. The tea has a sweet and umami flavor and a silky texture, leaving a lasting sweetness and salivation on the palate.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
Complex aroma with balanced bitterness;
from ancient trees in a renowned mountain
This Ripe Pu'er is sourced from ancient trees in Mengsong, one of the "Six Renowned Tea Mountains Beyond the Lancang River,” an ecosystem deeply respected and preserved by the local Hani people. This Ripe Pu'er offers a surprisingly clean infusion, mingling fruity and jujube aromas. Its dense, silky texture envelopes a palate of nuanced sweetness and a hint of bitterness, leaving a salivating aftertaste.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
Sweet and mellow, yet light and silky;
from a secluded 500-year-old garden
Our Bolin Ripe Pu'er is sourced from a 500-year-old garden atop Wuliang Mountain, where centuries-old Heidaye tea trees have been allowed to thrive naturally. This Ripe Pu'er offers a striking cleanness and unfolds with complex notes of cedarwood and nuts. The palate is sweet and mellow, leaving a cooling aftertaste that evokes a sense of clarity and openness throughout the body.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
Fruit jelly and wood texture;
from the largest ancient tea mountain
Our Yiwu Ripe Pu'er hails from the largest of the "Ancient Six Renowned Tea Mountains" in Xishuangbanna. Sourced from tall ancient Yiwu Lyuya trees, this tea captivates with an aroma of wildflowers and pine wood. Its delicate, silky flavor offers a blend of fruit jelly and wood, ending in a sweet and salivating aftertaste that entices the senses.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
Liubao Tea
Compared to ripe pu'er, Liubao tea is crafted from medium-to-small leaf varieties in Guangxi and undergoes moderate fermentation, resulting in a distinctly fresh and smooth profile.
Notes of betel nut and camphor wood;
over 18 years of natural, local aging
This Liubao tea comes from Buyi Village in Liubao Town, and has been naturally aged for over 18 years in the cool, shaded houses of local tea farmers. It presents a bright red infusion with notes of betel nut and camphor wood. The palate is clean and vibrant, with a smooth mouthfeel. A subtle bitterness transitions into sweetness, like a heartfelt chat with an old friend.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
Nectar and prune notes;
a classic traditional Liubao
This Traditional Liubao hails from Buyi Village in Liubao Town, harvested in early March under exceptional weather conditions that enriched its flavors. Crafted using traditional methods, the tea presents a nectar-like aroma with prune undertones. On the palate, it's notably fresh and sweet, boasting a smooth texture and a refreshing aftertaste.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz