One Cake Usage: A 357g tea cake can be divided into approximately 50 servings.
One Serving Size: Use 7g of tea with 180 ml of water (lighter brew) or 8g of tea with 175 ml of water (stronger brew).
Water Temperature: 212°F (100°C)
Brewing Time: 5-10 seconds per steep.
Re-steeping: Brew each serving up to 10-12 times, adjusting steep time as needed.
Cold Brew: After steeping, add ice for a refreshing cold tea.
Origin: Baoshan, Lincang, Pu'er, and Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China
Harvest: Summer 2006
Tree Age: Average 300+ years
Tea Age: 19 years (2006–2025)
Aroma: A harmonious blend of floral notes, fresh fragrance, honeyed sweetness, and woody smokiness, creating a complex, full-bodied aroma.
Thickness: ★★★★★ (Rich, dense, and full-bodied)
Smoothness: ★★★★ (Silky, smooth texture)
Moisture: ★★★★★ (Refreshing, long-lasting mouthfeel)
Sweetness: ★★★★ (Balanced sweetness that develops over time)
Richness: ★★★★★ (Deep, mellow, and well-rounded flavor)
Tasting Experience: The first sip reveals a full-bodied, silky texture, coating the palate with a refreshing richness. The tea's sweetness and moisture emerge quickly, evolving into a lingering, mellow sweetness that offers a deep, natural connection to nature. The finish is balanced and smooth, leaving a lasting, harmonious impression.
Harvesting: Hand-picking mature leaves and buds from ancient trees in Baoshan, Lincang, Pu'er, and Xishuangbanna.
Withering: Sun-drying the fresh leaves to reduce moisture to around 70%.
Pan-firing: Quickly pan-firing to halt oxidation and lock in flavor.
Rolling: Rolling to release the tea's juices and enhance flavor complexity.
Sun Drying: Sun-drying the leaves to further reduce moisture.
Moistening: Lightly moistening the dried leaves to prepare them for fermentation.
Wodui Fermentation: Piling and fermenting the moistened leaves for several weeks, developing the tea’s mellow flavors.
Steaming & Pressing: Steaming the fermented leaves and pressing them into tea cakes.
Final Drying: Air-drying the pressed cakes to stabilize them for aging.
Aging: Aging the cakes for 19 years to develop richer, deeper flavors.
Yongnian Series Pu'er Tea Cake (Ripe, Govt. Edition, 2006)
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A Rare and Richly Aged Treasure
This 2006 Yongnian Series is more than just tea, it reflects the rich heritage of Yunnan. Crafted from century-old wild tea trees across Yunnan’s four iconic regions—Baoshan, Lincang, Pu'er, and Xishuangbanna—it’s the first large-scale blend from over 20 counties. These regions are home to some of the finest ancient arbor trees, selected for their exceptional quality. Stone-pressed using traditional methods, this enhances both flavor development and aging potential, distinguishing it from modern teas.
A key part of Yongnian Tea Factory’s most prestigious collection, this Pu'er tea is known for carefully blending diverse flavors from different mountain terroirs. As a special edition commissioned by the Pu'er government, it was produced in extremely limited quantities, making it highly coveted by collectors.
Endorsed by esteemed author & tea expert Yu Qiuyu in Appreciating Pu’er Tea, it is recognized as one of the finest examples of 2006 Pu'er. Its scarcity only adds to its desirability.
Upon brewing, the tea reveals a harmonious aroma with a deep orange-brown liquor that reflects its premium quality. Fresh fragrance, honeyed floral notes, and woody smokiness combine to create an enticing scent. Each year, its complexity deepens, making it a beautifully aged tea that will only continue to increase in value—an ideal investment for collectors and tea connoisseurs alike.
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One Cake Usage: A 357g tea cake can be divided into approximately 50 servings.
One Serving Size: Use 7g of tea with 180 ml of water (lighter brew) or 8g of tea with 175 ml of water (stronger brew).
Water Temperature: 212°F (100°C)
Brewing Time: 5-10 seconds per steep.
Re-steeping: Brew each serving up to 10-12 times, adjusting steep time as needed.
Cold Brew: After steeping, add ice for a refreshing cold tea.
Origin: Baoshan, Lincang, Pu'er, and Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China
Harvest: Summer 2006
Tree Age: Average 300+ years
Tea Age: 19 years (2006–2025)
Aroma: A harmonious blend of floral notes, fresh fragrance, honeyed sweetness, and woody smokiness, creating a complex, full-bodied aroma.
Thickness: ★★★★★ (Rich, dense, and full-bodied)
Smoothness: ★★★★ (Silky, smooth texture)
Moisture: ★★★★★ (Refreshing, long-lasting mouthfeel)
Sweetness: ★★★★ (Balanced sweetness that develops over time)
Richness: ★★★★★ (Deep, mellow, and well-rounded flavor)
Tasting Experience: The first sip reveals a full-bodied, silky texture, coating the palate with a refreshing richness. The tea's sweetness and moisture emerge quickly, evolving into a lingering, mellow sweetness that offers a deep, natural connection to nature. The finish is balanced and smooth, leaving a lasting, harmonious impression.
Harvesting: Hand-picking mature leaves and buds from ancient trees in Baoshan, Lincang, Pu'er, and Xishuangbanna.
Withering: Sun-drying the fresh leaves to reduce moisture to around 70%.
Pan-firing: Quickly pan-firing to halt oxidation and lock in flavor.
Rolling: Rolling to release the tea's juices and enhance flavor complexity.
Sun Drying: Sun-drying the leaves to further reduce moisture.
Moistening: Lightly moistening the dried leaves to prepare them for fermentation.
Wodui Fermentation: Piling and fermenting the moistened leaves for several weeks, developing the tea’s mellow flavors.
Steaming & Pressing: Steaming the fermented leaves and pressing them into tea cakes.
Final Drying: Air-drying the pressed cakes to stabilize them for aging.
Aging: Aging the cakes for 19 years to develop richer, deeper flavors.