2012 Yunnan Sourcing "Zhu Peng Zhai" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake Weight:25 grams sample portion The fermentation levels of the

The fermentation levels of the 2006 batch is slightly heavier (leaves are darker)

There is is bitterness and astringency but it's never center stage and adds to the complexity of this tea

Stone pressed in the traditional manner

The tea is typically Bu Lang but has mellowed significantly due to its storage as un-compresssed mao cha in hot and humid Banna

2012 Yunnan Sourcing "Zhu Peng Zhai" Wild Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake Weight:25 grams sample portion The fermentation levels of theZhu Peng Zhai is a small village in the mountains of Yong De county in Lincang. Zhu Peng Zhai means "Bamboo Roof Village". Our 2012 production is the first from this area and is entirely first flush material from 60 to 80 year old naturally growing tea trees growing at an altitude of 1800 meters above sea level. Zhu Peng Zhai is neighbor to Mang Fei mountain and Wu Jia Zhai and shares some of the character of each of these areas while also being