Da Xue Shan Wild Ancient Tree Sheng Puerh Tea Cake 2003 - 500g Lincang

Exceptional 2003 Da Xue Shan Wild Ancient Tree Sheng Puerh - 23-Year Aged Treasure

Experience the extraordinary depth and complexity of this rare 2003 vintage sheng puerh from wild ancient trees in Da Xue Shan (Big Snow Mountain), Lincang, aged for 23 years in Kunming dry storage. This 500-gram cake represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to taste a fully matured Da Xue Shan tea with exceptional high fragrance and honey sweetness that only decades of aging can achieve.

Premium Wild Ancient Tree Material - "The MSG of Pu-erh Tea":

This tea is crafted from wild ancient tree big leaf variety tea from Da Xue Shan, featuring thick, robust tea strands with prominent fuzzy buds. The material is renowned for its concentrated, rich flavor, far-reaching returning sweetness, abundant internal substances, and high water-soluble extract content. These exceptional qualities have earned Da Xue Shan the prestigious title of "The MSG of Pu-erh Tea" (普洱茶之味精), making it the finest raw material for producing premium pu-erh.

Tasting Experience - 23 Years of Transformation:

After 23 years in Kunming dry storage, this tea has developed exceptional high fragrance and honey sweetness (高香蜜甜). The aroma is elevated, pure, and captivating, with pronounced honey notes that permeate each infusion. The flavor is concentrated and rich with remarkable depth, while the returning sweetness extends far and long, creating an enduring finish. The tea liquor showcases the perfect balance of aged complexity and vibrant energy that only premium wild ancient tree material can achieve after decades of maturation.

Key Features:

Origin: Da Xue Shan (Big Snow Mountain), Lincang Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Tea Type: Sheng Puerh (Raw Pu-erh) - Wild Ancient Tree
Vintage: 2003 (23+ years aged)
Weight: 500 grams
Material: Wild ancient tree big leaf variety (Gu Shu Ye Sheng Cha)
Storage: Kunming dry warehouse for 23+ years
Appearance: Thick, robust strands with prominent fuzzy buds
Aroma: Exceptional high fragrance with pronounced honey sweetness (高香蜜甜)
Flavor Profile: Concentrated and rich with far-reaching returning sweetness; abundant internal substances; high water-soluble extract
Character: Perfect balance of aged complexity and vibrant energy
Reputation: "The MSG of Pu-erh Tea" - finest raw material for premium pu-erh

Brewing Guide:

Tea Amount: 5-7 grams per 100ml (adjust to taste)
Water Temperature: 90-95°C (194-203°F)
Rinse: Quick 5-second rinse to awaken the aged leaves, discard this infusion
First Infusion: 10-15 seconds
Subsequent Infusions: Increase by 5-10 seconds each time
Steeps: Can be re-steeped 18-25 times or more
Teaware: Gaiwan, Yixing clay pot, or glass teapot recommended