Tongbao Aged Yiwu Zheng Shan Raw Pu-erh (10 Years)
Origin & Terroir
Nestled in Mengla County, Xishuangbanna, Yiwu Zheng Shan is revered as the birthplace of premium Pu-erh. This tropical montane region enjoys:
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Year-round mist and fertile red/yellow soils
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Balanced climate (17–22°C, 1500–2000mm rain)
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Ancient tea trees (100–500+ years) with deep-rooted mineral absorption
Production
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Handpicked as "one bud, two/three leaves" during spring/autumn peaks
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Traditional sun-drying and stone-pressing to preserve vitality
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10-year natural aging for rounded complexity
Tasting Notes
Aroma
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Dry Leaves: Aged honeycomb meets dried magnolia petals
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Brewed:
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Early Steeps: Stewed apricot and sandalwood incense
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Mid-Session: Black fig jam with hints of vanilla pod
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Cold Cup: Petrified amber lingering like forest resin
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Flavor
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First Sip: Velvet tannins (think aged Bordeaux) with burnt caramel sweetness
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Aftertaste: "Tongue-maple syrup" effect—sweetness crystallizes on the palate for 20+ minutes
Mouthfeel
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Texture: Heavy silk—dense yet floating effortlessly
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Qi (Energy): Slow-drip warmth spreading like candlelight meditation
Uniqueness
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"Time-Tamed Elegance": Bridges Yiwu’s feminine grace with masculine aged depth
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Aging Potential: Over 15+ years, evolves from fruit-brandy richness → truffle-ink profundity
Details
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Origin: Yiwu Zheng Shan, Yunnan, China
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Cake Weight: 357g
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Harvest Date: March 2022
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Production Date: April 2025
Perfect For:
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Oenophiles seeking tea’s answer to Grand Cru Burgundy
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Aging custodians—its acid-tannin balance ensures generational evolution
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Hedonists craving liquid synesthesia