Yuyuan Mansong Tea King Tree Sheng Puerh 2021 - 357g Single Tree 400-Year Ancient

Premium 2021 Yuyuan Mansong Tea King Tree Sheng Puerh - 400-Year Single Tree Ancient Treasure

Experience the ultimate expression of Mansong tea with this extraordinary 2021 Yuyuan Mansong Tea King Tree sheng puerh, aged for 5 years. This 357-gram cake is crafted from a single 400-year-old ancient tree (400年单株古树), representing the pinnacle of pu-erh quality and rarity. Hand-picked by the A03 specialized team with an exceptional 98% leaf rejection rate (片剔除率98%), this tea embodies perfection in every aspect. With orchid fragrance and honey sweetness, instant melt-in-mouth texture, and returning sweetness that clings to the throat for 30 minutes, you will only understand the true weight of the words \"Tea King\" after finishing the last infusion.

400-Year Single Tree Ancient - Ultimate Rarity

This tea comes from a single 400-year-old ancient tree (400年单株古树), making it one of the rarest and most precious expressions of Mansong tea. Single tree (单株) teas represent the absolute pinnacle of pu-erh production, where every leaf comes from one individual ancient tree. This ensures unparalleled consistency, purity, and the full expression of that specific tree's unique character. A 400-year-old tree has developed extraordinary depth, complexity, and internal substances that younger trees simply cannot match.

A03 Team Hand-Picked - 98% Rejection Rate

This tea was hand-picked by the specialized A03 team (A03小组手采) with an astonishing 98% leaf rejection rate (片剔除率98%). This means that out of every 100 leaves picked, only 2 meet the exacting standards for inclusion in this tea. This extreme selectivity ensures that only the most perfect, tender, and premium leaves make it into the final product. This level of quality control is virtually unheard of in the tea world and demonstrates the uncompromising pursuit of perfection behind this production.

Tasting Experience - Orchid Fragrance, Honey Sweetness, Instant Melt

The tea reveals captivating orchid fragrance and honey sweetness (兰香蜜韵), creating an intoxicating aromatic experience that is the hallmark of premium Mansong tea. The entry is extraordinary—the tea instantly melts in the mouth (入口即化), dissolving effortlessly with no resistance or harshness. The texture is supremely refined and silky, gliding across the palate like liquid silk. Most remarkably, the returning sweetness clings to the throat for 30 minutes (回甘挂喉30分钟), creating a persistent, evolving aftertaste that continues long after you've finished drinking. This extended throat sensation is a defining characteristic of supreme quality tea.

\"Tea King\" - Understanding the Weight of Greatness

As the description states: \"Only after finishing the last infusion do you understand how heavy the words 'Tea King' truly are\" (喝完最后一泡，才知"茶王"二字有多重). This tea is not just about the first impression—it's about the complete journey from first sip to final infusion, and the lasting impression that remains. The depth, complexity, persistence, and refinement reveal themselves gradually, building to a profound understanding of what makes a tea truly worthy of the \"Tea King\" title.

Key Features:

Origin: Mansong, Yibang region, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province
Tea Type: Sheng Puerh (Raw Pu-erh) - Single Tree Ancient (单株古树)
Vintage: 2021 (5+ years aged)
Weight: 357 grams (standard cake)
Tree Age: 400 years old - single tree production
Picking Team: A03 specialized hand-picking team
Quality Control: 98% leaf rejection rate (片剔除率98%) - only 2% of picked leaves used
Aroma: Orchid fragrance and honey sweetness (兰香蜜韵)
Entry: Instantly melts in mouth (入口即化)
Aftertaste: Returning sweetness clings to throat for 30 minutes (回甘挂喉30分钟)
Character: \"Tea King\" - supreme quality that reveals its depth gradually
Rarity: Extremely rare single tree production with unprecedented quality control

Brewing Guide:

Tea Amount: 5-7 grams per 100ml (adjust to taste - use less for such premium material)
Water Temperature: 85-90°C (185-194°F) - lower temperature to preserve delicate character
Rinse: Very quick 3-second rinse to awaken the leaves, discard this infusion
First Infusion: 10-15 seconds
Subsequent Infusions: Increase by 5-10 seconds each time
Steeps: Can be re-steeped 20-30 times or more - premium single tree tea has exceptional endurance
Teaware: Gaiwan recommended to fully appreciate the evolving character