BING DAO GU SHU MAO CHA
BING DAO ANCIENT TREES
SHENG (RAW) PU'ER
★ PESTICIDE-FREE
Bing Dao, Mengku, Lincang, Yunnan, China
2023 Bing Dao Gu Shu Mao Cha is a premium raw Pu'Er tea produced from ancient tea trees growing in the Bing Dao area of Lincang, Yunnan province, one of the most prestigious modern origins for high-grade Sheng Pu'Er tea. Harvested in spring 2023 and processed using traditional sun-dried mao cha methods, the tea is especially valued for its exceptional sweetness, smooth texture, and refined aromatic clarity. The infusion is soft yet powerful, offering floral and fruity sweetness, dense mouthfeel, gentle bitterness, and a long, cooling aftertaste with persistent returning sweetness. MORE
AROMA
Fruity, vanilla, herbal
TASTE
Fruity, honey
350+ years old
ALTITUDE: 2100 m
VARIETAL: Da Ye Zhong
HARVEST: Spring, 2023
SHENG (RAW) PU'ER
★ PESTICIDE-FREE
Bing Dao, Mengku, Lincang, Yunnan, China
2023 Bing Dao Gu Shu Mao Cha is a premium raw Pu'Er tea produced from ancient tea trees growing in the Bing Dao area of Lincang, Yunnan province, one of the most prestigious modern origins for high-grade Sheng Pu'Er tea. Harvested in spring 2023 and processed using traditional sun-dried mao cha methods, the tea is especially valued for its exceptional sweetness, smooth texture, and refined aromatic clarity. The infusion is soft yet powerful, offering floral and fruity sweetness, dense mouthfeel, gentle bitterness, and a long, cooling aftertaste with persistent returning sweetness. MORE
AROMA
Fruity, vanilla, herbal
TASTE
Fruity, honey
350+ years old
ALTITUDE: 2100 m
VARIETAL: Da Ye Zhong
HARVEST: Spring, 2023
Because the leaves undergo only the essential stages of Sheng Pu'Er production before pressing or further aging, GU SHU MAO CHA preserves a high concentration of naturally occurring polyphenols, amino acids, minerals, aromatic compounds, and other valuable substances accumulated by the deep-rooted ancient trees.
It is believed that regular consumption of Gu Shu Mao Cha may support cardiovascular health, contribute to the body's natural antioxidant defenses, promote healthy digestion, and enhance mental clarity and focus. Traditionally, ancient tree teas have also been appreciated for their powerful Cha Qi, long-lasting sweetness, mineral richness, and their ability to create a balanced state of physical vitality, calm concentration, and overall well-being.
It is believed that regular consumption of Gu Shu Mao Cha may support cardiovascular health, contribute to the body's natural antioxidant defenses, promote healthy digestion, and enhance mental clarity and focus. Traditionally, ancient tree teas have also been appreciated for their powerful Cha Qi, long-lasting sweetness, mineral richness, and their ability to create a balanced state of physical vitality, calm concentration, and overall well-being.
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SEED-GROWN TEA PLANT
This tea refers to a Qunzi Zhong, a "seed-grown tea plant". Unlike cloned or asexually propagated cultivars, which are created by cuttings or grafting from a single "mother" plant, Qunzi Zhong tea trees are grown from seeds. This results in a genetically diverse population of plants. Each seed-grown tea tree is unique, with slightly different characteristics. This genetic variety helps improve the resilience of the tea garden, making it more resistant to pests, diseases, and environmental stress. Seed-grown trees usually develop stronger and deeper roots than cloned plants, allowing them to draw nutrients and minerals from deeper soil layers, often giving the tea a more complex and rich flavor profile. Qunzi Zhong represents the traditional way of tea cultivation. Because of the genetic diversity, teas made from Qunzi Zhong plants tend to offer more layered and nuanced flavors, reflecting a richer expression of the local terroir (soil, climate, and environment).
WILD TEA
Wild tea refers to plants that grow naturally in the forest or mountains without human planting, pruning, or care. These trees are very old, deeply rooted in the earth, and part of a diverse natural ecosystem. These are tall, old trees, some more than 100, 300, or even 1000+ years old, rooted deep into mineral-rich soil, thriving in diverse ecosystems. Wild tea trees grow tall and strong, with roots reaching deep into the earth. This allows them to absorb various minerals, creating complex, full-bodied flavors that change with each harvest. Growing in remote forests, these trees are untouched by pesticides or fertilizers. Many tea lovers say wild teas carry a unique energy, a grounding, calming, and sometimes uplifting presence. This is believed to be the "Qi" of the mountains, the life force of ancient trees, passed into the leaves. Wild tea is often high in antioxidants, polyphenols, and minerals. Because these trees grow slowly and absorb nutrients naturally, their leaves produce clean, nourishing brews that are gentle on the body but rich in effect.
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EASTERN (PIN CHA) ★
Temperature: 99 °C
Amount: 3-5 grams per 120 ml of water
Steeping: 10-30 sec x 7+
WESTERN (INFUSION)
Temperature: 99 °C
Amount: 2-3 grams per 250 ml of water
Steeping: 1-2 min x 3
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Tea absorbs surrounding aromas and moisture. This type of tea oxidizes when it comes into contact with oxygen and loses its properties, including taste and aroma. Store it in a dry and cool place in airtight packaging. Avoid direct exposure to the sun and high temperatures.
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
*Suitable for long-term aging. Under proper storage conditions, the tea may gradually develop increased depth, smoothness, and complexity.
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
*Suitable for long-term aging. Under proper storage conditions, the tea may gradually develop increased depth, smoothness, and complexity.
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ABOUT
Bing Dao is one of the most famous and highly valued tea-producing areas in Lincang, Yunnan province, widely recognized for raw Pu'Er teas distinguished by exceptional sweetness, smooth texture, and refined elegance. Over recent decades, teas from this region have gained significant recognition among collectors and experienced tea lovers due to their combination of power, balance, and remarkable aromatic clarity. Compared to more aggressively bitter Pu'Er regions, Bing Dao teas are traditionally appreciated for their softer structure, dense mouthfeel, and long, cooling aftertaste.
This 2023 Bing Dao Gu Shu Mao Cha was produced from spring-harvested leaves collected from ancient tea trees and processed according to traditional raw Pu'Er production methods. After harvesting, the leaves undergo withering, wok-firing, rolling, and sun-drying, preserving the living character of the tea and supporting long-term ageing potential. As loose mao cha, the tea remains in its pure and uncompressed form, allowing the ancient tree material and terroir to express themselves with clarity and minimal intervention.
Bing Dao teas are especially respected for their ability to combine richness and softness without losing structure or depth. The ancient tree material from this area is known for producing infusions with pronounced sweetness, thick texture, elegant floral-fruity aromatics, and persistent returning sweetness developing deep in the throat and mouth. These characteristics have established Bing Dao as one of the benchmark terroirs in contemporary high-grade Sheng Pu'Er tea culture.
TERROIR
Bing Dao is located in the Mengku area of Lincang, Yunnan province, within a mountainous environment known for producing some of the most refined and highly valued raw Pu'Er teas in China. The region is characterized by high elevation, abundant rainfall, persistent mountain mist, fertile mineral-rich soils, and significant temperature variation between day and night. These environmental conditions support slow and balanced leaf development, contributing to the sweetness, aromatic clarity, and dense texture for which Bing Dao teas are especially respected.
The tea trees growing in this area are primarily old large-leaf Assamica varietals with deep root systems capable of absorbing minerals and nutrients from the mountain soil. Many ancient trees continue to grow in semi-wild environments integrated with surrounding forest ecosystems, creating stable ecological conditions and supporting complex aromatic development. The combination of altitude, humidity, forest biodiversity, and mineral-rich terrain contributes to teas with pronounced sweetness, soft floral-fruity character, gentle bitterness, and a smooth, thick mouthfeel.
Compared to stronger and more aggressive Pu'Er regions such as Bulang, the terroir of Bing Dao is traditionally associated with elegance, softness, and refined balance. At the same time, Bing Dao teas maintain depth, structure, and strong energetic character, combining smoothness with persistence and long-lasting returning sweetness. These qualities have established Bing Dao as one of the defining terroirs of contemporary high-grade Sheng Pu'Er tea culture.
ORGANOLEPTICS
The dry leaf appearance is large and refined, with twisted leaves and visible silver buds showing shades of olive green, dark green, and muted brown characteristic of ancient tree raw Pu'Er tea. The aroma of the dry leaves is clean and expressive, combining floral sweetness with notes of ripe fruits, warm honey, fresh herbs, and soft woody nuances. In a preheated teapot, the tea gradually opens up, the aroma becoming deeper and warmer, revealing notes of orchids, ripe apricot, mountain flowers, warm minerals, and delicate resinous sweetness. After a brief rinse, the leaves fully awaken, and the aroma becomes more rounded and vibrant, combining floral-fruity freshness with honeyed sweetness, gentle herbal character, and subtle creamy undertones. The aroma of the liquor in the empty cup is refined and persistent, showing warm floral notes, ripe fruits, honey, and soft mineral sweetness with remarkable clarity and elegance.
The taste is smooth, dense, and exceptionally balanced, with a thick and silky texture developing from the very first infusions. Gentle floral sweetness and fresh fruity notes gradually transition into deeper honeyed, mineral, and lightly herbal tones supported by elegant bitterness and stable structure. The bitterness remains soft and controlled, quickly transforming into strong returning sweetness and a long cooling sensation characteristic of high-quality Bing Dao tea. The mouthfeel is rounded, oily, and highly refined, maintaining both softness and depth throughout the session. The aftertaste is long, refreshing, and persistent, with pronounced salivation and lingering sweetness developing deeply in the throat and mouth. In the empty cup after drinking, warm floral notes, ripe fruits, honey, and delicate woody-mineral nuances remain with a clean and lasting aromatic finish.
Bing Dao is one of the most famous and highly valued tea-producing areas in Lincang, Yunnan province, widely recognized for raw Pu'Er teas distinguished by exceptional sweetness, smooth texture, and refined elegance. Over recent decades, teas from this region have gained significant recognition among collectors and experienced tea lovers due to their combination of power, balance, and remarkable aromatic clarity. Compared to more aggressively bitter Pu'Er regions, Bing Dao teas are traditionally appreciated for their softer structure, dense mouthfeel, and long, cooling aftertaste.
This 2023 Bing Dao Gu Shu Mao Cha was produced from spring-harvested leaves collected from ancient tea trees and processed according to traditional raw Pu'Er production methods. After harvesting, the leaves undergo withering, wok-firing, rolling, and sun-drying, preserving the living character of the tea and supporting long-term ageing potential. As loose mao cha, the tea remains in its pure and uncompressed form, allowing the ancient tree material and terroir to express themselves with clarity and minimal intervention.
Bing Dao teas are especially respected for their ability to combine richness and softness without losing structure or depth. The ancient tree material from this area is known for producing infusions with pronounced sweetness, thick texture, elegant floral-fruity aromatics, and persistent returning sweetness developing deep in the throat and mouth. These characteristics have established Bing Dao as one of the benchmark terroirs in contemporary high-grade Sheng Pu'Er tea culture.
TERROIR
Bing Dao is located in the Mengku area of Lincang, Yunnan province, within a mountainous environment known for producing some of the most refined and highly valued raw Pu'Er teas in China. The region is characterized by high elevation, abundant rainfall, persistent mountain mist, fertile mineral-rich soils, and significant temperature variation between day and night. These environmental conditions support slow and balanced leaf development, contributing to the sweetness, aromatic clarity, and dense texture for which Bing Dao teas are especially respected.
The tea trees growing in this area are primarily old large-leaf Assamica varietals with deep root systems capable of absorbing minerals and nutrients from the mountain soil. Many ancient trees continue to grow in semi-wild environments integrated with surrounding forest ecosystems, creating stable ecological conditions and supporting complex aromatic development. The combination of altitude, humidity, forest biodiversity, and mineral-rich terrain contributes to teas with pronounced sweetness, soft floral-fruity character, gentle bitterness, and a smooth, thick mouthfeel.
Compared to stronger and more aggressive Pu'Er regions such as Bulang, the terroir of Bing Dao is traditionally associated with elegance, softness, and refined balance. At the same time, Bing Dao teas maintain depth, structure, and strong energetic character, combining smoothness with persistence and long-lasting returning sweetness. These qualities have established Bing Dao as one of the defining terroirs of contemporary high-grade Sheng Pu'Er tea culture.
ORGANOLEPTICS
The dry leaf appearance is large and refined, with twisted leaves and visible silver buds showing shades of olive green, dark green, and muted brown characteristic of ancient tree raw Pu'Er tea. The aroma of the dry leaves is clean and expressive, combining floral sweetness with notes of ripe fruits, warm honey, fresh herbs, and soft woody nuances. In a preheated teapot, the tea gradually opens up, the aroma becoming deeper and warmer, revealing notes of orchids, ripe apricot, mountain flowers, warm minerals, and delicate resinous sweetness. After a brief rinse, the leaves fully awaken, and the aroma becomes more rounded and vibrant, combining floral-fruity freshness with honeyed sweetness, gentle herbal character, and subtle creamy undertones. The aroma of the liquor in the empty cup is refined and persistent, showing warm floral notes, ripe fruits, honey, and soft mineral sweetness with remarkable clarity and elegance.
The taste is smooth, dense, and exceptionally balanced, with a thick and silky texture developing from the very first infusions. Gentle floral sweetness and fresh fruity notes gradually transition into deeper honeyed, mineral, and lightly herbal tones supported by elegant bitterness and stable structure. The bitterness remains soft and controlled, quickly transforming into strong returning sweetness and a long cooling sensation characteristic of high-quality Bing Dao tea. The mouthfeel is rounded, oily, and highly refined, maintaining both softness and depth throughout the session. The aftertaste is long, refreshing, and persistent, with pronounced salivation and lingering sweetness developing deeply in the throat and mouth. In the empty cup after drinking, warm floral notes, ripe fruits, honey, and delicate woody-mineral nuances remain with a clean and lasting aromatic finish.
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