Raw Pu'Erh Tea Cake
These exquisitely wrapped raw Pu'Erh cakes were manufactured in Yunnan’s largest ecological tea garden located at an altitude over 5,200 feet in Yingpan Mountain in Simao (the historical starting point of the ancient tea horse road). Harvested in early Spring of 2023, the careful plucking of one bud & two leaves from the garden’s notably large leaf tea plants were gathered, sun-dried (resulting in green tea) & then pressed into perfectly formed discs. The delightful liquid produces soft, flowery notes & a lingering sweetness. The cakes can be consumed when purchased or stored away from light, heat, moisture allowing the tea to age. Use 5-8 g per serving ideally in a Gai Wan (three-piece cup with lid) or small teapot. Break off pieces with a clean letter opener or slender knife by insert into the cake, then gently loosening. Keep as many leaves intact as possible. Traditionally, the first infusion rinses & "wakes up" the tea & is discarded. Refresh the leaves to enjoy as many cups in a sitting as you like.
The elephant motif is not only beautiful but significant. Elephants reside in the region where the tea is grown & often appear near the gardens. They generally, will not consume plants sprayed with pesticides, thus acting as “nature’s inspectors”. Yingpan Tea Mountain, producers of organic & pesticide-free tea, proudly exhibit this grand creature as their logo.
125g Cake
Water Temperature
212°F / 100°C
Serving Size
6 oz
Steep Time
3-5 minutes
Caffeine
A Note on our Packaging
We are environmentally responsible, committed to Earth-friendly packaging including post-consumer recycled and biodegradable materials and water-based inks. All handling, blending, packing is done by hand on-site at SerendipiTea.
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