One of the best introductory shou puerh that we have in the shop. Slightly earthy tones underline with a nice cooling finish.  

ORIGIN: Lancang, Yunnan, China

The leaves for this cake were picked and processed in Spring 2006, with a two-year pile fermentation process before pressing into cakes.

These cakes have been stored in special warehouses for fermentation purposes. This time of aging gives you a prominent aged scent and clear bright red liquid when brewing and drinking this tea.

If you like earthy flavors that linger on your tongue, this tea is for you. The slightly nutty and earthy flavor will make it hard to stop drinking the puerh as its rich taste begs to be savored again and again!

ORIGIN: Bu Lang Mountain, Yunnan, China

One of our most popular teas! Shou pu-erh (fermented tea) compressed into a tiny, conveniently-sized brick. Classic shou pu-erh flavor with earthy character.

These mini bricks are convenient and easy to store, and are good for one tea session. To brew, pour water on the brick to loosen up the leaves. Wait until the brick looks softened, then discard the rinse. Brew as normal, infusing up to 8-10 times. 

Each mini brick weighs 7g and can be aged for many more years given the proper storage. 1 oz contains 4 mini bricks of tea.

We recommend storing many bricks together inside the original pouch to maintain flavor and aroma. The more bricks stored together, the better the storage potential over time.

Origin: Menghai, Yunnan Province, China

Harvest: 2006

Notes: earthy, deep, balanced

Deep, earthy, and smooth finish is what makes this Pu-erh a store's favorite. Most tea from this Bu Lang mountain has a very strong after-taste but not bitter. Definitely a great introduction tea to someone who wants to start drinking a strong Shou Pu-erh. 

Picked 2015. Pressed 2020

Origin: BuLang Mountain, Yunnan, China

This shou pu-erh is a production from the 1990s by a lesser-known tea factory in Kunming, under China's famous CNNP state export brand.

Though CNNP cakes from this era can be hit or miss, this one is a solid find! The tea liquor is deep red with the brilliant clarity of crystalized beauty and a rich aroma that hints at its age. Soft yet silky on your tongue; there's sweetness too as you take in every sip. Soft yet stimulating at times too; just what your taste buds need after all those nights awake to try to get some work done.

A great value for a 90s shou.

Stored under moderately dry storage in North America. 

Origin: Menghai, Yunnan Province, China  

Harvest: Early 1990s

Notes: sweet, silky, rice fragrance