{"product_id":"yunnan-nannuo-mountain-ancient-tree-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g","title":"Yunnan Nannuo Mountain Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake (357g)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFrom the Ancient Groves of Nannuo Mountain, Yunnan\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRising 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 \u003cstrong\u003eNannuo Mountain ancient arbor trees\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003egu shu\u003c\/em\u003e): old-growth trees whose deep roots, unhurried growth, and undisturbed forest environment produce leaves of exceptional aromatic clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSun-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 \u003cem\u003eqing xiang\u003c\/em\u003e — clean, fresh, and faintly floral — remains the defining thread of every session.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Cake\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePristine Qing Xiang — Clean, Luminous Fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Nannuo Mountain gu shu sheng is defined by its \u003cem\u003eqing xiang\u003c\/em\u003e: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix Years of Measured Aging\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Arbor Terroir in the Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayered, Evolving Flavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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 \u003cem\u003ehuigan\u003c\/em\u003e — a returning sweetness that lingers in the throat well after each sip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone-Pressed, Traditionally Finished\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNannuo Mountain, Menghai County, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAncient Arbor (Gu Shu) — Old-Growth Trees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw Pu-erh (Sheng Puerh) — Sun-Dried, Stone-Pressed, Unfermented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQing Xiang — Clean, fresh floral, cool mineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e357g per cake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional cotton paper wrap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGongfu Style (Recommended)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVessel: Porcelain gaiwan (preserves delicate floral aromatics)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf-to-water ratio: 5–7g per 100ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater temperature: 195–203°F \/ 90–95°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse: 1 quick rinse (5 sec), discard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfusion time: 10–15 sec for early steeps; extend gradually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteepings: 10–15+ steeps per session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWestern \/ Mug Brewing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–3g per 8oz (240ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: 195°F \/ 90°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep: 2–3 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan re-steep 2–3 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCold Brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4g per 500ml cold water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate overnight (8–12 hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain and serve over ice — clean, floral, naturally sweet with a cool mineral finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does Nannuo Mountain sheng compare to Banzhang or Yiwu?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhere Banzhang tends toward power and Yiwu toward warmth, Nannuo Mountain is characterized by its clean, luminous \u003cem\u003eqing xiang\u003c\/em\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is gu shu, and why does it matter for sheng pu-erh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGu shu\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is a 2018 sheng ready to drink now?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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 \u003cem\u003eqing xiang\u003c\/em\u003e is bright and present, while the structure has begun to settle. It will continue to develop for another decade or more with proper storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How should I store the cake?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many sessions does one cake yield?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 5g per gongfu session with 10–12 steeps, a single 357g cake yields approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70+ brewing sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eovanyu 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ovanyu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44007836352575,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/4674\/9759\/files\/05___Shopify_83c63fbb-679d-4e2a-aeb0-037e0920937a.jpg?v=1790683538","url":"https:\/\/ovanyu.com\/products\/yunnan-nannuo-mountain-ancient-tree-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g","provider":"榮國輝國際貿易 (香港) 有限公司","version":"1.0","type":"link"}