Bo He Tang (Mint Pond) Raw Pu-erh
Origin & Terroir
Hidden deep within virgin state-owned forests of Yunnan, Bo He Tang ("Mint Pond") is a pristine tea sanctuary where ancient trees grow amidst:
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Towering hardwoods and rare timber species
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Natural springs that nourish the terroir year-round
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Elevation-driven climate (14.2–18.3°C avg., 1,293mm rain, 80% humidity)
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Red/Yellow-Brown soils rich in minerals
This high-altitude mist-shrouded ecosystem boosts amino acids and aromatic compounds, creating a tea of legendary finesse.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
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Dry Leaves: Dark emerald with long stems, thick and robust strips.
Aroma
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Dry Tea: Wild orchid with a hint of damp forest moss.
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Brewed:
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Early Steeps: Explosive alpine florals (honeysuckle, magnolia) layered with cardamom pod spice.
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Mid-Session: Cooling mint emerges—like crushed eucalyptus leaves in mountain air.
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Cold Cup: Petrified honey and vanilla pod linger indefinitely.
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Flavor
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First Sip: Liquid silk with crystalline sweetness—reminiscent of glacier-melt infused with wildflower pollen.
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Aftertaste: "Mint breeze" numbs the tongue gently, while throat sweetness echoes like a Tibetan singing bowl.
Mouthfeel
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Texture: Alpine springwater density—thick yet effortlessly buoyant.
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Qi (Energy): Cooling euphoria spreads from chest to fingertips—meditative yet electrifying.
Uniqueness
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"Mint-Cliff Paradox": The most delicate Yiwu tea with hidden wild power—like "a silk glove over an iron fist."
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Aging Potential: Over 20+ years, evolves from ethereal florals → aged ginseng → fossilized honeycomb.
Details
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Origin: Bo He Tang, Yunnan, China
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Cake Weight: 357g
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Harvest Date: March 2020
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Production Date: April 2024
Perfect For:
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Zen masters seeking tea-induced satori.
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Mouthfeel fetishists obsessed with textural nirvana.
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Aging anarchists—its low-tannin brilliance defies conventional wisdom.