Yongde Snow Mountain Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh

From 1,900–2,100 m on the outer ancient-tea zone of the Yongde Daxue Mountain national nature reserve, Lincang. Constant snow-mountain cloud cover and slow, cold, high-altitude growth build rich internal compounds — a high, sharp orchid aroma with magnificent wild-mountain character, strong tea energy and a through-and-through cooling body. For seasoned drinkers and ageing stock.

Region: Lincang, Yunnan
Altitude: 1,900–2,100 m
Tree age: 300–500-year wild transitional ancient trees
Net weight: 357 g

Outer zone of a national nature reserve
High, sharp orchid aroma
Strong tea energy, ageing potential

Origin & Ancient Trees

Mountain / Village: Yongde Daxue Mountain reserve fringe, Yongde
Region: Lincang, Yunnan
Tea category: Raw Pu-erh (sheng)
Altitude: 1,900–2,100 m
Tree age: 300–500-year wild transitional ancient trees
Soil: High-mountain gravelly acidic soil, excellent drainage and high mineral content

Origin, harvest year and net weight are confirmed per order before shipment. Samples are available so your team can evaluate the lot before a wholesale order.

Tasting Notes

Dry leaf: Thick, long, hardy strands; deep oily-black; fewer tips, with marked backbone
Aroma: High-mountain hidden orchid and cold snow-mountain wood; tall with strong penetration

Liquor: Golden and dense, translucent and textured
Taste: Strong tea energy on entry, quick-melting light bitterness, mouth-filling orchid-honey sweetness, clear cooling body
Endurance: 16+ infusions; clean cold-sweet finish