Kun Lu Shan Imperial Raw Pu-erh
Origin & Legacy
Crowned as "The Royal Tea Garden" during the Qing Dynasty, Kun Lu Shan (Ning'er County, Pu'er City) reigns at 1,800–2,271m elevation with:
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90%+ virgin forest coverage | Mineral-rich red soils
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Rare tri-genetic tea trees (wild + transitional + cultivated, 100–300+ years old)
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Unique leaf spectrum: Large/medium/small-leaf varieties coexisting
Production
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Handpicked as first-flush "one bud, two leaves"
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Sun-withered to preserve active enzymes and complex polyphenols
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Zero pesticides—pure forest symbiosis terroir
Tasting Notes
Aroma
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Dry Leaves: Antique parchment dusted with frosted orchid pollen
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Brewed:
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Early Steeps: Crystallized wild honey + high-altitude chrysanthemum
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Mid-Session: Sandalwood sap infused with osmanthus jam
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Cold Cup: Glacier-water minerality lingering like moonlight on stone
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Flavor
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Attack: "Dewdrop bitterness" vanishing into rock-sugar sweetness
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Mid-Palate: Lychee-gelee texture with hint of young coconut
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Finish: 30-minute "throat spring"—cooling mentholated honey
Mouthfeel
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Texture: Molten silk with diamond-edge precision
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Qi (Energy): Forest qi—warming the dantian like sunlight through leaves
Uniqueness
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"Imperial Minimalism": The Chablis of Pu-erh—unparalleled elegance
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Aging Potential: Over 25+ years, evolves from floral lace → aged parchment → liquid amber
Details
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Origin: Kun Lu Shan, 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:
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Connoisseurs seeking tea's equivalent to Grand Cru white Burgundy
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Meditation masters valuing quietly radiant energy
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Aging custodians—its enzyme-rich structure ensures generational aging