118 – 357g Cake Long Ma Tong Qing Raw Pu-erh Tea – Yiwu 1989

An ancient rarity of traditional raw tea and the maturity of a ripe tea. Origin: Yiwu, Yunnan Estimated Vintage: Late 1980s (1988–1989) Storage: Traditional natural aging in a dry Guangdong environment Specificity A true collector's item for lovers of aged Pu-erh. The Long Ma Tong Qing Yuan Cha is one of the iconic packaging from the late 90s productions, which have now become particularly sought after. After more than two decades of natural aging, this Yiwu Sheng Pu-erh reaches a fascinating stage: its natural fermentation is now extremely advanced. We are here at the rare boundary between two worlds. This tea remains an authentic Sheng Pu-erh, but its evolution now allows it to develop certain characteristics usually found in great ripe (Shu) Pu-erh: exceptional roundness, absence of bitterness, oily texture with a very calm character But unlike an artificially fermented Shu, this transformation required more than twenty years of patience. The result is much more subtle, deep, noble, and complex. Today, this cake is in an exceptional tasting period. Packaging Traditional compressed cake of 357 grams Bouquet Dry: The nose is particularly fragrant, enveloping with a rare vanilla dimension, highlighting the advanced evolution of the leaf. Also very pronounced with ancient precious wood, aged leather, noble resin, dried fruits, and delicate camphor Infused: floral nectar aged honey deep vanilla ripe fruits precious wood refined medicinal notes subtle minerality Taste From the first sips, the texture is impressive: ample silky oily deep perfectly balanced The attack is sweet, round, and extremely mature. We find camphor, vanilla, aged honey, noble wood, dried fruits, aged leather with refined medicinal notes and a soft minerality. The almost total absence of astringency is reminiscent of some very old, high-end cooked Pu-erh with the roundness of forest humus after rain. The tea develops a magnificent Hui Gan, long, sweet, and persistent. Infusion after infusion, new aromatic layers appear. Tone Deep amber-red liquor. Clear; Bright; Oily A color evocative of perfectly matured great Sheng. Texture Dense, velvety, smooth, and very persistent Properties Aids digestion Supports circulation Rich in antioxidants Develops a deep Cha Qi Meditative tea At its peak but still evolving A calm, grounded, and deeply relaxing energy. Preparation Dosage: 8 grams Rinsing: 2 quick rinses at 100°C Infusion: First infusion: 6 seconds at 90°C Then gradually increase up to 15 seconds Potential: 15 to 20 infusions Storage Store in its original packaging in a dry environment free of strong odors. It contains asperities with whitish reflections due to its age. Like all great aged Sheng, this tea continues to mature with elegance. A rare, historic, and deeply vibrant Pu'erh — destined for connoisseurs seeking the raw emotion of time. A rare and authentic aged Yiwu Sheng.