this 2005 vintage raw Pu'er tea originates from the high-altitude ancient tea forests of Yunnan, China, where the unique mountain microclimate creates perfect conditions for premium large-leaf ancient tea trees. Surrounded by misty mountains, virgin forests and clean spring water, the tea gardens are far from industrial pollution, with mineral-rich soil and large day-night temperature differences. The slow growth rhythm of ancient tea trees helps accumulate abundant amino acids, polyphenols and natural flavour compounds, forming a rich, authentic mountain tea character. The raw tea grows in an ecological environment with minimal human intervention, preserving the pure essence of old-growth Yunnan tea leaves.
Ancient Tree Large-Leaf Raw Material
Made from mature large-leaf ancient tea trees with deep root systems, this raw Pu'er features thick, substantial tea leaves with rich internal substances. All raw materials are carefully hand-picked and strictly sorted, removing broken fragments, twigs and impurities. There are no artificial pigments, flavourings, preservatives or unnecessary additives, keeping 100% pure natural ancient tree raw material. The whole-leaf structure supports long-term aging and steady flavour evolution, a key feature of authentic Yunnan vintage raw Pu'er.
Dry Warehouse Aging Process
The tea has undergone more than 20 years of professional natural dry warehouse aging. Slow, steady post-aging transformation balances the original raw astringency while retaining the classic bright character of raw Pu'er. Unlike wet-stored tea, this dry-aged raw Pu'er develops clean, layered aged notes, without mouldy or damp odours. The dry tea strips are tight, plump and intact, showing a rich aged brown tone, with a deep, pure vintage tea aroma. Every batch is carefully stored in a stable, dry, ventilated environment to ensure consistent aging quality.
Flavor & Liquor Profile
When brewed with boiling water, the tea liquor presents a clear golden-amber colour, bright and translucent. The taste is mellow, smooth and layered, with classic mountain honey sweetness and subtle aged woody notes. It produces lasting sweet aftertaste and comfortable salivation, with well-balanced astringency, not harsh or sharp. The tea can withstand over 10 repeated infusions while maintaining steady flavour depth, a signature feature of high-quality ancient tree aged raw Pu'er. The flavour evolves gently with each brew, showing rich terroir and vintage character.