Wan Gong Loose-Pressed Brick Raw Pu-erh
Origin & Terroir
Nestled in Wan Gong Village, Yiwu (Mengla County, Xishuangbanna), this tea thrives in a primitive tropical monsoon ecosystem:
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High-altitude mist forests (1,600m+) with 75% canopy coverage
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Iron-rich red soil strewn with quartz veins
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Century-old arbor trees with taproots reaching groundwater
Production
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Handpicked from 200+ year-old trees (one bud, two leaves)
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Stone-milled and loose-pressed for optimal aging airflow
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Sun-dried on bamboo trays to preserve polyphenol vitality
Tasting Notes
Aroma
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Dry Brick: Wild mountain honey crystallized on orchid pollen
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Brewed:
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Early Steeps: Jasmine sambac and lychee peel
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Mid-Session: Sandalwood sap + black fig compote
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Cold Cup: Petrified amber with hints of vanilla orchid
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Flavor
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Attack: Seville orange marmalade—bright acidity balanced by umami (like dashi broth)
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Finish: "Honeycomb tannins" dissolve into 20-minute sugarcane afterglow
Mouthfeel
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Texture: Heavy cream laced with sparkling mineral water
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Qi (Energy): Calligrapher's wrist—precise, flowing, bone-warming
Uniqueness
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"Jungle Chiaroscuro": Contrasts floral luminosity with mineral depth
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Loose-Pressed Advantage: Faster aging than tight cakes, easier portioning
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Aging Potential: Over 15 years, evolves from tropical fruit → tobacco leaf → black truffle
Details
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Origin: Wan Gong, Yiwu, Yunnan, China
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Brick Weight: 500g (Loose-pressed for optimal aging)
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Harvest Date: March 2021
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Production Date: April 2025
Perfect For:
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Sommeliers exploring tea's equivalent to Grand Cru Burgundy
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Aging minimalists who prefer effortless cellaring
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Texture fetishists obsessed with "velvet lightning" mouthfeel