• A round wrapped tea cake displayed upright on a stand, with a small dish of loose tea leaves and a cup of brewed tea on a white background. The tea cake has black and red Chinese calligraphy characters on the wrapping.
  • A close-up of a round compressed tea cake, showing the textured blend of dark brown, greenish, and light tan tea leaves, photographed on a plain white background.
  • A close-up of a round compressed cake of dark brown tea leaves, showing the textured surface, with a small white label partially visible near the top edge, photographed on a plain white background.
  • A cup of pale golden tea next to a dish of dried loose-leaf tea on a white surface with a green patterned design.
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Bana Tea Company

Tian Men Shan 2017 Yiwu Raw Pu-erh

Tian Men Shan 2017 Yiwu Raw Pu-erh

$200.00 USD
$200.00 USD
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Vintage: 2017
Weight: 200 grams
Type: Raw Pu-erh (non-fermented)
Production Area: Tian Men Shan Peak, Yiwu Township, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province 

Yiwu Mountain is famous for its "plum flavor" note.  Specifically preserved plum, which Americans may taste as closer to strawberry.  Within the Yiwu mountain is one peak known as Tian Men Shan - the gateway to heaven. The ancient tea trees (gushu) here produce widely sought after tea, like this cake.

This tea offers a floral fragrance, honey sweetness, the characteristic plum or strawberry notes, and a long lingering finish. But more than that, the energy of the ancient forests is alive in this tea. It has a thick, syrupy mouthfeel that will stay with you.

Brewing guide

Use 5 grams of leaves in 6 oz pot or cup. Brew with 200 F degree water (93 C).
RINSE: 1 second
1st BREW: 10 seconds
2nd BREW: 10 seconds
3rd BREW: 15 seconds
4th BREW: 20 seconds
5th BREW: 30 seconds
6th BREW: 40 seconds
7th BREW: 50 seconds
8th BREW: 1 minute

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