70–80 Year High-Mountain Arbor Tree Raw Pu-erh | Yunnan Large-Leaf Loose Leaf Sheng Puerh (8.5g × 2 Tasting Set)
70–80 Year High-Mountain Arbor Tree Raw Pu-erh | Yunnan Large-Leaf Loose Leaf Sheng Puerh (8.5g × 2 Tasting Set)
Between Young Trees & Ancient Forests — The Sweet Spot of Pu-erh
Not every great pu-erh comes from a thousand-year-old tree. Some of the most balanced, rewarding teas in Yunnan come from trees that have quietly grown for 70 to 80 years — old enough to have developed deep root systems and complex character, yet still vibrant with the energy of a living mountain. This is one of those teas.
Sourced from cultivated large-leaf arbor tea trees (大叶种乔木) growing at high altitude in the mountains of Yunnan, this spring raw pu-erh (sheng puerh) is processed entirely by hand using traditional methods: hand-kill-green (手工杀青) and natural sun-drying (日光干燥). No compression, no shortcuts — just pure loose-leaf material at its finest.
✦ What You'll Experience
- Dry Leaf: Long, uniform, well-twisted dark green leaves with a natural sheen. A clean, uplifting aroma of wildflowers, fresh fruit, and mountain air greets you before the first steep.
- Liquor: Pale golden to honey-yellow, crystal clear and luminous in the cup. The entry is crisp and refreshing — bitterness and astringency are present but moderate, dissolving quickly into a steady, lingering sweetness (hui gan) and sustained salivation.
- Body & Texture: Structured yet refined. The water-path is smooth and delicate, with a clear mountain character (山野气韵) that speaks to its high-altitude origin. Excellent steeping endurance — sweetness builds progressively, and the final steeps yield a clean, pure sweetness.
✦ Why This Tea?
Sitting between young plantation teas and century-old ancient tree teas, this 70–80 year arbor tea offers exceptional value: the depth and complexity of a mature tree, the freshness and vitality of spring harvest, and a price point that makes daily enjoyment genuinely possible. It's equally suited to the seasoned collector who wants a reliable daily drinker and the curious newcomer ready to explore what real Yunnan pu-erh tastes like.
With excellent aging potential, this tea will continue to evolve and deepen over the years — making it both a pleasure today and an investment for tomorrow.
✦ Product Details
- Tree Age: 70–80 years (cultivated arbor, large-leaf varietal)
- Altitude: High-mountain Yunnan
- Harvest: Spring, hand-picked
- Processing: Hand kill-green, sun-dried, uncompressed loose leaf
- Type: Raw Pu-erh (Sheng Puerh)
- Format: Mini Tasting Set — 8.5g × 2 pouches per box
- Availability: Limited Release — Introductory Tasting Price
A tea that rewards patience, curiosity, and a quiet afternoon. Limited quantities — try it before it's gone.
Product Description
Product Description
Sourced from 70–80 year cultivated large-leaf arbor tea trees (大叶种乔木) growing at high altitude in the mountains of Yunnan, China, this spring raw pu-erh represents the ideal balance between accessibility and depth.
After decades of growth, these trees have developed extensive root systems that draw nutrients from deep within the mountain soil — producing a tea with a richness and structure that young plantation teas simply cannot match. Yet unlike century-old ancient trees, this material remains vibrant, fresh, and approachable.
The dry leaves are long, uniform, and dark green with a natural sheen, releasing a clean, uplifting aroma of wildflowers, fresh fruit, and mountain air. The liquor brews to a pale golden to honey-yellow, crystal clear and luminous. The entry is crisp and refreshing; bitterness and astringency are present but moderate, dissolving quickly into a steady, lingering hui gan (回甘) and sustained salivation. The water-path is smooth and refined, with a clear mountain character that speaks to its high-altitude origin.
Sitting between young plantation teas and century-old ancient tree teas, this is a tea of exceptional value — complex enough for the connoisseur, approachable enough for the curious beginner, and versatile enough for daily enjoyment or long-term aging.
Key Features
Key Features
• 70–80 Year High-Mountain Arbor Trees — Deep-rooted, mature trees with decades of growth yield a rich, well-structured tea that far surpasses young plantation teas in depth and complexity
• Traditional Hand Processing — Hand kill-green (手工杀青) and natural sun-drying preserve the full character of the spring harvest; uncompressed loose leaf for maximum freshness
• Crisp, Refreshing Entry — Opens with a clean, lively character; bitterness and astringency are moderate and dissolve rapidly
• Steady Hui Gan & Sustained Salivation — A reliable, lingering sweetness returns after each sip, accompanied by continuous mouth-watering freshness
• Smooth, Structured Water-Path — Refined texture with clear mountain character (山野气韵); neither thin nor heavy — perfectly balanced
• Outstanding Steeping Endurance — Sweetness builds progressively across multiple steeps; final steeps deliver a clean, pure sweetness
• Excellent Aging Potential — A tea that rewards patience: enjoyable now, and will continue to evolve and deepen over the years
• Exceptional Value — The sweet spot between young trees and ancient trees: mature complexity at an accessible price
Brewing Guidance
Brewing Guidance
Vessel: Gaiwan or small Yixing teapot (80–100ml recommended)
Water Temperature: 95–100°C (203–212°F)
Leaf Amount: 8.5g per session (one full pouch)
First Rinse: 5–8 seconds — awaken the leaves and discard
Steeping Guide:
• Steeps 1–3: 10–15 seconds
• Steeps 4–6: 20–30 seconds
• Steeps 7–10: 40–60 seconds, extending gradually
• Late steeps: 2–5 minutes to draw out remaining sweetness
Tips:
— Use filtered or spring water for best results
— Notice how the sweetness builds progressively from steep to steep
— This tea is highly endurance-capable: expect 10–15+ quality steeps
— The final steeps deliver a particularly clean, pure sweetness — don't stop too early
— Store unused portion in a cool, dry, odor-free environment away from strong aromas
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