This tea is crafted from arbor tea trees in Yunnan's core Pu-erh region. The spring harvest undergoes traditional Wo Dui fermentation and is pressed into a unique cake form. Its design allows you to break pieces by hand—no tools needed—while maintaining relatively whole leaves.
$40 | 60g (4g x 15 cakes) | 1 Box
——Tasting Profile
Dry Cake: Neat and round, with a reddish-brown hue and visible golden buds. Hand-broken pieces show intact, clear leaves.
Aroma: Clean, aged notes with sweet fragrances of wood and dried jujube.
Liquor: Wine-red, rich, bright, and crystal clear.
Taste: Smooth and mellow, with a distinct crystal-sugar sweetness that emerges mid-sip. Rapid sweet aftertaste and salivation. The liquor has a moderate, creamy thickness with a rice-soup-like texture. Gentle Qi; leaves the mouth feeling refreshed and the throat moistly sweet.
Wet Leaf: Liver-colored, glossy, thick, and resilient.
——Convenience Redefined – Break by Hand, Brew Instantly
Forget tea picks and knives. Whether at the office, home, or outdoors—simply break off a piece (approx. 5g), drop it in your cup, and brew.
——Versatile Brewing Methods
Mug Brew (Office Style): Place a piece in a mug, add boiling water, wait a few minutes, and enjoy. Simple yet effective.
Gaiwan/Small Pot Brew (Recommended): For the full experience. Rinse 1-2 times with 100°C water. Start with short steeps (5-10s), gradually increasing time. Unlocks layered aroma and flavor.
Thermos Brew (On-the-Go): Add a piece to a thermos with boiling water, seal, and steep for 30-60 minutes. Yields an extra thick, sweet brew—ideal for travel or extended focus.
——Summary
"Laoye Shuo Bai Ta" is a smartly designed, modern take on ripe Pu-erh.
Perfect For:
Pu-erh beginners seeking an easy start.
Busy professionals valuing convenience.
Frequent travelers who want their tea fix anywhere.
A thoughtful gift for friends unfamiliar with traditional tea tools.
——The Brand: Laoye Shuo
Produced by Yunnan Xishuangbanna San Wu Zhu Tea Co., founded by Zhang Jianlei, known as the "Leopard of the Mountains" for his relentless pursuit of ancient tree teas. With 28 ancient tea gardens, 10 processing workshops, and 127 master artisans, the brand is committed to uncompromising quality and authenticity.
In short, if you want the authentic, mellow taste of ripe Pu-erh without the fuss of breaking up a hard cake—"Bai Ta" is your ideal choice. It perfectly bridges traditional tea culture and modern, on-the-go living.
