Yunnan Nannuo Mountain Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake (357g)

Rising above the forests of Menghai County in Xishuangbanna, Nannuo Mountain is one of Yunnan’s most historically significant tea-producing regions — home to ancient arbor trees that have been cultivated by the Hani people for generations. This 2018 Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake is sourced from Nannuo Mountain ancient arbor trees (gu shu): old-growth trees whose deep roots, unhurried growth, and undisturbed forest environment produce leaves of exceptional aromatic clarity.

Sun-dried, hand-sorted, and stone-pressed in 2018, this 357g cake has had six years to move through its formative phase — the initial vibrancy of a young sheng softening into a more composed expression, while the signature qing xiang — clean, fresh, and faintly floral — remains the defining thread of every session.

• Pristine Qing Xiang — Clean, Luminous Fragrance — Nannuo Mountain gu shu sheng is defined by its qing xiang: a pure, airy floral fragrance with notes of fresh mountain flowers, green melon rind, and cool mineral air. It opens bright on the rinse and carries cleanly through each steep — never heavy, never sharp, always clear.
• Six Years of Measured Aging — Pressed in 2018 from ancient arbor material, this cake has completed a significant portion of its early transformation. The raw astringency of a newly pressed sheng has mellowed; the flavors have begun to layer and deepen while retaining the fresh aromatic character that Nannuo gu shu is prized for.
• Ancient Arbor Terroir in the Cup — Old-growth trees on Nannuo Mountain grow in biodiverse forest conditions without fertilization or cultivation. The resulting leaf carries a mineral complexity and aromatic finesse that is impossible to replicate from younger, cultivated material — evident in the texture, the length of the finish, and the clarity of each infusion.
• Layered, Evolving Flavor Profile — Early steeps: fresh wildflower, green apricot, and cool mineral. Mid-session: honeydew, light dried citrus peel, and a gentle sweetness. Finish: long, clean, and marked by a soft floral huigan — a returning sweetness that lingers in the throat well after each sip.
• Stone-Pressed, Traditionally Finished — Hand-layered from whole and broken leaf, stone-pressed to the correct density for long-term aging, and wrapped in traditional cotton paper — a format that allows the cake to breathe and continue its slow transformation over years and decades.

• Vessel: Porcelain gaiwan (preserves delicate floral aromatics)
• Leaf-to-water ratio: 5–7g per 100ml
• Water temperature: 195–203°F / 90–95°C
• Rinse: 1 quick rinse (5 sec), discard
• Infusion time: 10–15 sec for early steeps; extend gradually
• Steepings: 10–15+ steeps per session

• 2–3g per 8oz (240ml)
• Water: 195°F / 90°C
• Steep: 2–3 minutes
• Can re-steep 2–3 times

• 4g per 500ml cold water
• Refrigerate overnight (8–12 hours)
• Strain and serve over ice — clean, floral, naturally sweet with a cool mineral finish

Q: How does Nannuo Mountain sheng compare to Banzhang or Yiwu?
Where Banzhang tends toward power and Yiwu toward warmth, Nannuo Mountain is characterized by its clean, luminous qing xiang — a fresh, airy floral profile with a lighter body and a particularly clear, refreshing finish. It is a more approachable style of sheng, well-suited to those building their raw pu-erh palate.

Q: What is gu shu, and why does it matter for sheng pu-erh?
Gu shu refers to old-growth tea trees, typically 100+ years old, grown in natural forest conditions without intervention. Their deep root systems draw from a wider mineral profile than cultivated bushes, producing leaves with greater aromatic complexity, finer texture, and stronger aging potential.

Q: Is a 2018 sheng ready to drink now?
Yes. Six years of aging have resolved much of the initial sharpness common in young sheng. This cake is in a pleasant early drinking window — the qing xiang is bright and present, while the structure has begun to settle. It will continue to develop for another decade or more with proper storage.

Q: How should I store the cake?
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space away from direct sunlight and strong odors. Avoid airtight containers — sheng pu-erh requires gentle airflow to age correctly. An unsealed ceramic crock or breathable cotton-wrapped storage in a stable environment is ideal.

Q: How many sessions does one cake yield?
At 5g per gongfu session with 10–12 steeps, a single 357g cake yields approximately 70+ brewing sessions.

ovanyu sources each Nannuo Mountain ancient tree cake with full traceability to origin — selected for the purity of its qing xiang, the integrity of its leaf, and the aging potential that only genuine gu shu material delivers.

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