Lao Man E Raw Pu-erh
Origin & Craftsmanship
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Ancient Tea Forests: Nestled in 3,000+ acres of centuries-old tea gardens, Lao Man E village (Xishuangbanna) hosts trees aged 100–500+ years, their roots digging deep into mineral-rich soil under virgin forest canopies.
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Harvest: Handpicked by Buluang ethnic tea masters as "one bud, two/three leaves", ensuring raw vitality and nutrient density.
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Process: Sun-withered, iron-wok fired, and stone-pressed—honoring tradition to preserve wild character.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
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Dry Leaves: A floral-honeyed overture laced with antique wood—like "forest incense dipped in wildflower honey."
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Brewed:
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First steep: Orchid fireworks erupt, sharp and euphoric.
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Mid-session: Molasses-like sweetness blankets the aroma.
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Late infusions: Aged parchment and damp earth emerge—a whisper of its aging destiny.
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Flavor
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Attack: A tsunami of bitter cacao (so intense locals call it "Coptis-chinensis bitter")—bold but never flat, carrying umami depth akin to wild mushrooms and iron-rich soil.
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Transformation: Within seconds, bitterness detonates into sweetness—honeyed longan syrup flooding the mouth, rinsing all astringency away.
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Aftertaste: Minutes-long sugarcane finish, with a cooling "mint spring" throat resonance (喉韵).
Mouthfeel
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Texture: Velvet lava—thick yet effortlessly fluid, coating the tongue with tannic silk.
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Qi (Energy): A slow-building furnace—starts gentle, then radiates warmth to fingertips, leaving alert calmness.
Uniqueness
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"Bitter King, Sweet Phoenix": Its violent bitterness-to-sweetness alchemy is legendary—a dare for connoisseurs, a revelation for adventurers.
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Aging Potential: Over decades, the bitter edge softens into aged tangerine peel and truffle depth, while texture turns viscous like aged balsamic.
Details
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Origin: Lao Man E Village, Yunnan, China
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Cake Weight: 357g
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Harvest Date: March 2021
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Production Date: April 2025
Perfect For:
Pu-erh veterans seeking the ultimate bitter-sweet duel.
Aging collectors—this tea’s tannic structure ensures 50+ years of evolution.
Mindful drinkers craving post-brew euphoria.