2003 CNNP Xiao Lv Yin (Small Green Mark) Ripe Pu-erh Cake 357g – Bulang Mountain

Over two decades of clean, dry storage. A rare vintage ripe Pu-erh that delivers on every level.

Produced in 2003 by CNNP (Zhongcha / 中茶), the Xiao Lv Yin (小绳印 — Small Green Mark) is a celebrated classic from one of China’s most storied state tea enterprises — and one of the earliest iconic Yin Ji (印级, Seal Grade) teas in the CNNP lineage. This cake originates from the prized Bulang Mountain (班章山) growing area, renowned for producing teas of exceptional depth and character.

With over 20 years of aging under clean, dry storage conditions, this ripe Pu-erh has developed a rich, polished complexity that only time can create. When you drink it, you notice more than just the sweetness and silkiness that aged tea brings — there is a real inner richness and backbone to the liquor, a sense of substance and structure that speaks to the quality of the raw material.

For collectors and seasoned drinkers alike, this CNNP Green Mark Ripe Pu-erh holds excellent aging potential and is well worth cellaring further.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Intoxicating aged fragrance — warm chen xiang (aged aroma) and sticky rice notes bloom from the first rinse
• Taste: Rich, full-bodied, and exceptionally smooth — sweet, mellow, and silky with a thick, velvety liquor
• Complexity: Layered and progressive — each infusion reveals new depth, with chen xiang and sticky rice aroma building beautifully
• Finish: Pronounced hui gan (returning sweetness) and sheng jin (mouth-watering sensation) — long and satisfying
• Structure: Substantial inner richness and backbone — not just smooth, but genuinely complex
• Storage: Clean dry storage — no off-notes, pure and authentic aged character

Product Details

• Brand: CNNP — Zhongcha (中茶)
• Series: Xiao Lv Yin — Small Green Mark (小绳印)
• Type: Ripe Pu-erh (Shou Cha), Compressed Cake
• Vintage: 2003
• Weight: 357g
• Origin: Bulang Mountain (班章山), Yunnan Province, China
• Storage: Clean dry storage — well-preserved

A serious collector’s tea and a genuine pleasure to drink. Highly recommended for aged Pu-erh enthusiasts seeking a well-stored, authentic vintage cake with real depth and aging value.