2025 Xiao Huang Tian Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake

Product Introduction

Mengku Xiao Huang Tian “Wild Mountain Sweet” Pu-erh is a rising gem from the remote mountains of Yunnan. Harvested from over 200-year-old ancient tea trees in Xiao Huang Tian, this tea embodies the pure essence of its pristine environment. Its tea liquor is bright yellow, with a delicate honeyed sweetness and floral notes that rise gracefully with each sip. The flavor is rich yet smooth, with minimal bitterness, offering a silky texture that coats the palate and leaves a lasting impression of natural sweetness and refreshing coolness. The tightly rolled leaves reveal a healthy mix of tender buds and robust foliage, showcasing the high quality and craftsmanship of this small, hidden tea garden.

Flavor Profile

· Aroma: Wild floral aroma with honeyed sweetness and lingering orchid notes, evoking fresh highland forests.
· Liquor: Clear, bright yellow tea liquor that shines with clarity. 
· Taste: Sweet and full-bodied with minimal bitterness, layered honeyed and mountain flavors, leaving a refreshing, lingering finish.
· Texture: Plump, glossy leaves with silver buds and fine fuzz; balanced cakes with more buds than stems.

Tea Story

Nestled in the unspoiled hills of Mengku, the Xiao Huang Tian tea garden has long remained a secret, protected from the sun and untouched by modern development. Here, ancient tea trees thrive in lush vegetation, absorbing the mountain’s vitality and producing leaves that are rich in flavor and nutrients. Each spring, skilled pickers hand-harvest the tender first flush, preserving the tea’s natural sweetness and floral complexity. Xiao Huang Tian’s unique character—its honeyed aroma, layered sweetness, and subtle mountain freshness—tells the story of a hidden corner of Yunnan where tradition, patience, and nature come together to create a tea that is both a sensory delight and a tribute to the land’s timeless beauty.

Recommended Brewing Methods

Gongfu Brewing (Traditional Method)

· Tea Quantity: 5-8g
· Utensils: Zitao teaware
· Water Temperature: 95-100℃rolling boiling purified/mineral water. 
· Steps: Preheat your teapot or cup. Quickly rinse the leaves to awaken their aroma, then steep in water for 15-30 seconds. Enjoy multiple infusions, gradually increasing steeping time to fully experience the tea’s rich sweetness, floral notes, and silky texture.

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