2024 Spirit Mountain Elf / Gumulane Single-Origin Ancient Tree Raw Puerh Tea Cake

2024 Spirit Mountain Elf / Gumulane Raw Puerh Tea

This tea is a 2024 first-flush pure wild tea trees, harvested from millennia-old primitive wild tea trees in Yunnan's Great Snow Mountain region. The cake surface showcases multi-hued sun-dried leaves and exudes a rich "forest aroma"—a profound wild fragrance characteristic of untouched mountain ecology. Its distinctive aroma evolves delicately on the palate: after the liquor passes the throat, it transforms into a refreshing, clear sweetness. High in saponin content, this tea offers significant health benefits. A tree that has endured nearly a thousand years provides not only a delightful drinking experience but also spiritual comfort and deep resonance.

As a pure wild tea, unlike typical cultivated ancient tree teas, it displays a darker leaf color. The brewed leaves show a mix of deep green and reddish-brown tones, with no visible buds or fine hairs—instead, they feature the scaly bud capsules unique to wild tea. The young tea carries a pronounced wild aroma reminiscent of longan fruit, floral and fruity notes, and an elegant woody fragrance, accompanied by a subtle, lingering sweetness. Spirit Mountain Elf / Gumulane Single-Origin Ancient Tree Raw Puerh Tea is a special offering for 2024—a must-try for true Pu'erh enthusiasts.

Tasting Focus:

Pay close attention to the tea's unique and substantial essence as it travels from the mouth to the throat. After swallowing, the flavor transforms into a delicate orchid-like floral aroma, followed by a continuous, lasting sweetness. Within minutes, a gentle tea energy (chee) gradually spreads throughout the body—this is the captivating charm of Yunnan's ancient tree tea.

Brewing Method:

Use a smaller quantity of leaves (approximately 7–8g in a 120ml cover bowl). Water temperature should be around 92–95°C. After adding water, steep for about 15 seconds before pouring to drink. This ancient tree pure material tea can withstand 12 or more infusions.