2022 Bingdao Sweet Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake

Product Introduction

This First Spring Bingdao Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh tea cake showcases elegance and natural purity. Sourced from ancient trees in Yunnan’s famed Bingdao region, its thick, oil-rich leaves produce a clear, vibrant liquor. The tea opens with fresh floral and fruity aromas, followed by its signature rock sugar sweetness. Smooth and full-bodied, it has minimal bitterness that quickly melts into a lingering, refreshing finish. Each sip leaves a lasting sweetness and cooling, honeyed aftertaste, offering both immediate enjoyment and excellent aging potential.

Flavor Profile

· Aroma: A vibrant fusion of fruity and floral notes, enriched by a signature rock sugar sweetness and a gentle hint of honeyed warmth.
· Liquor: A luminous golden-amber liquor with exceptional clarity and brilliance.
· Taste: Smooth and lively, with vibrant floral and fruity notes, turning fleeting bitterness into a rich, lingering rock sugar sweetness that deepens with each infusion.
· Texture: Thick, plump leaves with clearly defined veins, tightly rolled into a well-formed, round cake of balanced density.

Tea Story

Nestled in the misty mountains of Bingdao in Yunnan’s Lincang region, ancient tea trees thrive in a pristine, biodiverse environment. Rooted in deep, fertile soil and nourished by abundant sunlight, they grow across slopes divided by the Mengku River into the famed East and West hills. The first spring harvest captures the essence of this terroir—pure, vibrant, and naturally sweet. Each cup reveals delicate floral notes and Bingdao’s signature rock sugar sweetness, offering a refined and memorable taste of nature’s harmony.

Recommended Brewing Methods

Gongfu Brewing (Traditional Method)

· Tea Quantity: 5-8g
· Utensils: Zitao teaware
· Water Temperature: 95-100℃rolling boiling purified/mineral water. 
· Steps: Break off a portion of the tea cake and place it in a teapot or gaiwan. Rinse the leaves briefly with hot water to awaken their aroma. For the first infusion, brew for 20–30 seconds, then gradually extend the steeping time for each subsequent infusion. Enjoy multiple brews, savoring the unfolding floral, fruity, and rock sugar sweetness with every cup.

Simple Brewing (Daily Drinking)

· Tea Quantity: 3-5g
· Water Volume: 90-95℃ boiling pure water/mineral water.
· Steps: Put the tea into the utensil, pour in boiling water and steep for 20–30 seconds; refill with boiling water repeatedly until the flavor fades.
· Feature: No professional skills needed, flexible water volume adjustment, perfect for home and office daily drinking.

Gift Brewing (for Guests)

· Tea Quantity: 5-8g
· Water Temperature: 95-100℃rolling boiling purified/mineral water.
· Utensils: Zitao teaware
· Steps: Same as Gongfu brewing, control the steeping time to ensure the first brew has a balanced taste, present the tea with a tea tray for a delicate tea-tasting experience