Legends of Yunnan | Pu-erh Mini Cake Tasting Collection

One mini cake. One brewing session. A journey through Yunnan's celebrated Pu-erh landscapes.

Legends of Yunnan brings together 11 tea selections, from the deep, mellow comfort of ripe Pu-erh to the rock-sugar sweetness of Bingdao, the bold character of Banzhang, and the floral elegance of Jingmai and Baihuatan. Each mini cake weighs approximately 5–7g, making it easy to explore different styles without breaking apart a full-sized tea cake.

Brew them side by side, discover your favourite mountain character, or enjoy a different tea with each session.

Collection Specifications

• Net tea weight: 250g per set.
• Selections: 11 styles, comprising 2 ripe and 9 raw Pu-erh selections.
• Quantity per selection: Approximately 3–4 mini cakes.
• Weight per mini cake: Approximately 5–7g.
• Serving: One mini cake per brewing session, enjoyed over multiple infusions.

Explore the 11 Selections

• Bulang Mountain 7542-Inspired | Ripe Pu-erh: Bulang Mountain leaves processed through wet-pile fermentation. A deep, clear reddish infusion with aged and glutinous-rice aromas, a soft, silky texture, and a mellow, rounded finish.
• Bingdao Pure Material, Red Wrapper | Ripe Pu-erh: Ripe Pu-erh fermented from Bingdao-region material, bringing the leaves' natural sweetness into a distinctive ripe tea. Pronounced honey and jujube aromas, a soft, glutinous-rice-like smoothness, and a fine, thick texture. Gentle rock-sugar sweetness emerges on the palate, without the heavy wet-pile fermentation character often associated with ripe Pu-erh.
• Hekai Ancient Tree | Raw Pu-erh: From Hekai's ancient tea gardens in Menghai. Fragrant orchid notes, a full-bodied infusion and gentle bitterness that quickly gives way to sweetness, with a long-lasting cup aroma.
• Banzhang Xiao Baicai | Raw Pu-erh: Banzhang-area material inspired by the classic Xiao Baicai style. Floral and fruity aromas, bold flavour and a quick returning sweetness, with a softer texture than the more forceful traditional Lao Banzhang profile.
• 88 Qing-Inspired | Raw Pu-erh: A Bulang Mountain blend paying tribute to the classic 88 Qing, a benchmark 7542-style raw Pu-erh. Deep aromas, a weighty infusion, a wild mountain character and layered, lingering sweetness.
• Bingdao 500 | Raw Pu-erh: A selection labelled as 500-year-old Bingdao tree material. Pronounced rock-sugar sweetness, rich honey aromas, a full yet fine texture and a long, cooling finish.
• Bingdao Pure Material, Green Wrapper | Raw Pu-erh: A contrasting Bingdao profile with deeper honey aromas, a thick, smooth infusion and more understated sweetness that continues into later infusions.
• Banzhang 500 | Raw Pu-erh: A Banzhang selection presented under the 500-year-old tree concept. Powerful, concentrated flavour, noticeable bitterness that transforms quickly into sweetness, and a dense, bold mountain character.
• Jingmai | Raw Pu-erh: Ancient-tree tea from Jingmai Mountain. Elegant orchid and honey notes, very low bitterness, a delicate texture and an approachable, sweet flavour.
• Baihuatan | Raw Pu-erh: Ancient-tree tea from Baihuatan in the Yiwu Yao area. Layered floral and wild-honey aromas woven into a soft, smooth infusion, with a lively, lingering finish.
• Bingdao Sweet | Raw Pu-erh: An approachable introduction to the Bingdao style. Direct rock-sugar sweetness, fresh floral notes, very light bitterness and a clean, easy-drinking profile.

Find Your Favourite Style

For intensity and depth, explore the Banzhang selections and 88 Qing-inspired blend. For sweet, gentle flavours, try the Bingdao selections, including the honey-and-jujube profile of the red-wrapper ripe tea. For floral and honey-led aromas, turn to Hekai, Jingmai and Baihuatan. The Bulang and red-wrapper Bingdao ripe Pu-erh selections offer mellow alternatives to the raw teas.

Brewing Guidance

Use one approximately 5–7g mini cake in a 100ml gaiwan with boiling water. Steep for 5–10 seconds for the first three infusions, pouring off promptly. Gradually extend the steeping time for subsequent infusions to suit your taste.

The 7542-inspired ripe selection and 88 Qing-inspired raw selection are style references, not claims that these are the original historic cakes. “500” reflects the supplied selection names and tree-age labelling.