2003 Lancang Ancient Tea 0085 Jingmai Ancient Tree Loose Ripe Pu-erh 500g

2003 Lancang Ancient Tea (澜沧古茶) — 0085 Jingmai Ancient Tree Loose Ripe Pu-erh — 500g

A legendary tea from a legendary producer. This 2003 Lancang Ancient Tea 0085 is crafted from Jingmai ancient tree material (景迈古树) — the very same raw material used to press the iconic 2004 0085 cake series. If you know the 0085, you know what this means. If you don't, prepare to be converted.

The classic Lancang ripe flavor profile (澜沧熟味) is utterly irreplaceable — a signature that no other producer has ever been able to replicate. Over 20 years of aging have only deepened its complexity and character.

✦ Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Hits you the moment you open the bag — the unmistakable, intoxicating classic Lancang ripe fragrance
• Flavor: Apricot sweetness (杏香) blooms on the palate, layered with warm aged chen xiang (陈香) and a deep, natural sweetness
• Mouthfeel: Smooth and comfortable from the first sip — lively and vibrant with an energy that keeps you coming back
• Finish: A long, lingering aftertaste (回味悠长) that stays with you — endlessly satisfying and utterly unique
• Character: A flavor profile unlike any other — distinctly Lancang, distinctly 0085, distinctly irreplaceable

✦ Product Details

• Year: 2003 — over 22 years of natural aging
• Producer: Lancang Ancient Tea (澜沧古茶)
• Series: 0085 — the source material for the legendary 2004 0085 pressed cake
• Material: Jingmai Ancient Tree (景迈古迈古树)
• Type: Loose Ripe Pu-erh (散茶 / Loose Shou Cha)
• Origin: Lancang, Yunnan, China
• Format: Loose leaf, 500g per pack
• Stock: ⚠️ Only 20 packs remaining — extremely limited

✦ Brewing Guide

• Vessel: Yixing clay teapot, porcelain gaiwan, or glass teapot
• Water Temperature: 95–100°C (203–212°F)
• Tea Amount: 5–7g per 100ml of water
• Rinse: 1–2 quick rinses (5–10 seconds) to open up the aged leaves
• Steep Time: 10–20 seconds for early infusions; increase gradually
• Infusions: 10–15+ infusions
• Boiling Method: Simmer 5–8g in 500ml water for 3–5 minutes for a deeply warming, full-bodied cup

The classic Lancang ripe flavor — 22 years in the making, impossible to replicate. Only 20 packs left. Don't miss it.