Yunnan Old Tree Sheng Puerh – 8g Biscuit Raw Puer Tea

Yunnan Old Tree Sheng Puer – 8g Biscuit Raw Puer Tea

Pressed from the leaves of mature tea trees growing deep in the mountains of Yunnan, this Old Tree Sheng Puer delivers the bold, evolving character that raw puer lovers seek, now offered in a convenient 8g biscuit format. Each compact square is crafted from spring-picked leaves sourced from old-growth gardens, where the roots run deep and the flavours carry the imprint of age, altitude, and untamed landscape.

This tea is sheng, raw, vibrant, and alive. It hasn’t been mellowed through fermentation. Instead, it is naturally aged, slowly shifting over time from sharp energy to smooth complexity. These 8g biscuits are pressed by hand using traditional stone moulds, perfectly portioned for a full session, whether in Gongfu or Western-style brewing. The format preserves freshness while making it easy to travel, share, or brew without guesswork.

Upon steeping, the leaves open with bright vitality. The liquor is pale gold, slightly hazy with fine tea oils, and offers a nose of sun-warmed hay, pine, and dried fruit. The flavour begins with a green, herbaceous bite, brisk, slightly bitter, and mouth-watering, before softening into notes of dried apricot, wild honey, and cool minerality. The hui gan (returning sweetness) rises in the throat, lasting long after the cup is finished. With each infusion, the edge mellows and more depth is revealed, camphor, bamboo, and old bark, like a forest in late spring.

Made for those who enjoy raw puerh's clarity, structure, and living nature, this Old Tree Sheng is both stimulating and grounding, perfect for ageing or drinking now for its fresh, bright energy.

Tasting Notes

Aroma:
Wild herbs, sun-dried grass, dried plum, pine resin, and light stone fruit.

Flavor:
Brisk and clean, with initial astringency that gives way to notes of white pepper, apricot skin, and raw honey. Complex and evolving with every steep.

Mouthfeel:
Energetic and slightly drying at first, then round and refreshing. Good body and lingering throat feel.

Finish:
Strong hui gan, a returning sweetness that blooms after swallowing. Cooling and persistent, with a mineral lift.

Brewing Instructions

Gongfu Style

• 1 biscuit (8g) per 120–150ml teapot or Gaiwan
• Water temperature: 95–100°C (203–212°F)
• Rinse quickly, then steep for 10–15 seconds to start
• Increase time with each infusion; yields 8–10 steeps or more

Western Style (Teapot)

• 1 biscuit in a 500–600ml teapot
• Steep at 95–100°C for 2–3 minutes
• Re-steep 2–3 times, adjusting to taste

Note: The biscuit may take a few steeps to fully open, be patient, and let the tea unfold.

Origin & Craft

• Region: Yunnan, China
• Harvest: Early Spring
• Tree Age: Old-growth (estimated 80–150 years)
• Type: Sheng Puerh (Raw)
• Format: Hand-pressed 8g mini cake using traditional stone moulds
• Storage: Dry-aged

Packaging Options

• Individually wrapped 8g biscuits
• Available in sets of 10, 20, or 30
• Resealable kraft pouch or gift box presentation
• Bulk options available for tea houses and collectors

Why You'll Love It

This is a tea with spirit. Each biscuit is a compact expression of Yunnan’s highland terroir—wild, bright, and honest. Whether you’re ageing it in your collection or drinking it fresh to experience its evolving energy, Yunnan Old Tree Sheng Puerh offers a deep, authentic connection to the land and the leaf. Perfect for mindful mornings, long sessions, or the seasoned drinker who appreciates complexity in motion.