Tea King Land Gua Feng Zhai Raw Pu-erh
Origin & Terroir
Gua Feng Zhai, a borderland Yao ethnic village bordering Laos, is nestled in the southeastern reaches of Yiwu. With 17 tons of ancient-tree tea and 100+ tons of eco-arbor tea produced annually, its misty peaks and winding rivers create a pristine tea-growing paradise.
Among its sub-regions—Cha Wang Shu (Tea King Tree), Cha Ping Di, Leng Shui He (Cold Water River), Bai Sha He (White Sand River), and Jia Bian Shu (Village Border Trees)—Cha Wang Shu reigns supreme, prized for its untamed wilderness character and unmatched depth.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
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Dry Leaves: Jet-black strands tightly coiled with silver-pekoe buds—a striking yin-yang contrast.
Aroma
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Dry Tea: Black truffle and wild mountain honey with a hint of smoked plum.
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Brewed:
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Early Steeps: Explosive orchid and aged sandalwood, like "incense in a rainforest temple."
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Mid-Session: Stewed dark cherries and iron-rich mineral notes emerge.
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Cold Cup: Petrified amber and vanilla pod linger indefinitely.
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Flavor
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First Sip: Molten dark chocolate laced with wild raspberry jam—bitterness dissolves faster than lightning.
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Aftertaste: Tidal-wave sweetness (think caramelized tamarind) floods the throat, with tingling "tongue buzzing" (舌底鸣泉) lasting 15+ minutes.
Mouthfeel
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Texture: Mercury density—weighty yet electrically alive.
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Qi (Energy): Volcanic serenity—a slow-motion eruption warming the dantian (丹田).
Uniqueness
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"Jungle Symphony": Merges Yiwu's velvet sweetness with Lao Ban Zhang's tectonic power.
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Aging Potential: Over 30+ years, evolves from floral-feral youth → tobacco-leaf complexity → black-truffle profundity.
Details
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Origin: Gua Feng Zhai, Yunnan, China
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Cake Weight: 357g
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Harvest Year: 2022
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Production Date: April 2024
Perfect For:
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Connoisseurs chasing the "holy grail" of Yiwu teas.
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Aging tycoons—its tannic architecture ensures half-century evolution.
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Meditation rebels who want calmness with a hidden punch.