PU'RE LOVE 2.0
HA GIANG ANCIENT TREES
SHENG (RAW) PU'ER
★ WILD TEA (ORGANIC)
Hà Giàng, Vietnam
PU'RE LOVE 2.0 is a rare aged Sheng Pu'Er produced from old tea tree material and matured for five years under professional natural storage conditions in Vietnam. Unlike the youthful and vibrant character of PU'RE LOVE 1.0, this tea reveals the deeper, smoother, and more contemplative side of Sheng Pu'Er, where time has transformed the infusion into a beautifully integrated expression of age and terroir. Rich, elegant, and highly complex, the tea offers notes of forest honey, dried fruits, medicinal herbs, aged wood, mineral sweetness, and a long-lasting aftertaste that showcases the remarkable potential of naturally aged Vietnamese Sheng Pu'Er. MORE
200 g cake
AROMA
Dried fruits, wood
TASTE
Honey, woody
150+ years old tea trees
HARVEST: 2019 - PRODUCTION: 2023
SHENG (RAW) PU'ER
★ WILD TEA (ORGANIC)
Hà Giàng, Vietnam
PU'RE LOVE 2.0 is a rare aged Sheng Pu'Er produced from old tea tree material and matured for five years under professional natural storage conditions in Vietnam. Unlike the youthful and vibrant character of PU'RE LOVE 1.0, this tea reveals the deeper, smoother, and more contemplative side of Sheng Pu'Er, where time has transformed the infusion into a beautifully integrated expression of age and terroir. Rich, elegant, and highly complex, the tea offers notes of forest honey, dried fruits, medicinal herbs, aged wood, mineral sweetness, and a long-lasting aftertaste that showcases the remarkable potential of naturally aged Vietnamese Sheng Pu'Er. MORE
200 g cake
AROMA
Dried fruits, wood
TASTE
Honey, woody
150+ years old tea trees
HARVEST: 2019 - PRODUCTION: 2023
Scientific studies proved that tea leaves from Pu’Er trees contain more polyphenolic organic compounds, which are the most powerful antioxidants than tea leaves from other regions. Sheng pu’er strengthens the cardiovascular system, vitalizes the nervous system, supports brain activity, reduces blood pressure, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
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EASTERN (PIN CHA) ★
Temperature: 85-99 °C
Amount: 3-7 grams per 120 ml of water
Steeping: 10-30 sec x 7+
WESTERN (INFUSION)
Temperature: 90 °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 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.
TEMPERATURE: 20-25°C
HUMIDITY: 50-60%
BEST BEFORE: No expiration date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
TEMPERATURE: 20-25°C
HUMIDITY: 50-60%
BEST BEFORE: No expiration date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
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ABOUT
PU'RE LOVE 2.0 is one of the most remarkable aged Sheng Pu'Er teas we have encountered during our years of exploring Vietnam's ancient tea forests. Produced from old tea tree material harvested in Hà Giàng, Vietnam, from trees estimated to be more than 150 years old, this tea represents a rare example of successful long-term natural aging within Vietnam's challenging climate conditions. The material was harvested during the spring of 2019 and subsequently stored under carefully managed natural storage conditions before being stone-pressed into 200 g cakes in 2023.
The tea was produced from high-quality early spring material, a harvest period widely regarded as the most desirable for Sheng Pu'Er production. During this time, the leaves emerge slowly after the winter season, concentrating aromatic compounds, minerals, and amino acids that contribute to both immediate drinking quality and long-term aging potential. Combined with the character of old tea trees, this creates a strong foundation for gradual transformation through natural storage.
Aging Sheng Pu'Er successfully in Vietnam presents unique challenges. The country's climate is significantly more humid than many traditional aging locations, creating conditions that require exceptional attention and experience. Every year, considerable quantities of tea are negatively affected by improper storage, excessive humidity, or unstable environmental conditions. For this reason, finding truly successful examples of naturally aged Vietnamese Sheng Pu'Er remains relatively uncommon.
PU'RE LOVE 2.0 is one of those rare exceptions. Through professional natural storage and careful stewardship over several years, the tea evolved into something extraordinary. The transformation achieved during aging softened the youthful edges of the original material while developing remarkable depth, integration, and complexity. The resulting profile possesses a maturity that reminds us of exceptional Chinese Sheng Pu'Er teas aged for fifteen to twenty years, a character that remains extremely rare within the Vietnamese tea world.
When we first encountered this tea in 2023, we immediately recognized its exceptional quality and uniqueness. Among the many aged teas we have tasted over the years, very few displayed such a convincing balance between maturity, freshness, complexity, and elegance. It quickly became clear that this was not simply another aged tea but a rare example of what Vietnamese Sheng Pu'Er can become when excellent material and successful storage come together.
Following the storage period, the tea was carefully stone-pressed into traditional 200 g cakes to support further maturation and preserve its aging potential. This format encourages gradual development while maintaining the integrity of the leaves and allowing the tea to continue evolving over time.
Today, PU'RE LOVE 2.0 occupies a very special place within our collection. It is both a fascinating tea to enjoy now and an excellent candidate for further aging and observation. For experienced Sheng Pu'Er lovers seeking mature character, depth, and complexity, it offers a rare opportunity to explore a style of aged Vietnamese tea that is seldom encountered. More importantly, it serves as a beautiful reminder of the remarkable potential hidden within Vietnam's ancient tea tree heritage when patience, quality material, and proper storage come together successfully.
TERROIR
PU'RE LOVE 2.0 originates from the ancient tea forests of Hà Giàng Province, Northern Vietnam, one of the country's most important and historically significant tea-producing regions. Located along the mountainous borderlands of northern Vietnam, Hà Giàng is home to vast populations of ancient tea trees that have survived for centuries in remote mountain environments. The combination of high elevations, cool temperatures, abundant rainfall, frequent mist, and rich mountain soils creates ideal conditions for producing teas with exceptional complexity, strength, and aging potential.
The material used for this tea was harvested from old tea trees estimated to be more than 150 years old. Unlike plantation-grown tea, these trees have spent generations adapting to mountain conditions, developing extensive root systems that penetrate deep into the earth. This allows them to access minerals and nutrients from multiple geological layers, contributing to the pronounced minerality, depth, and persistence that characterize the finest ancient tea tree teas.
The climate of Hà Giàng plays a particularly important role in shaping the character of Sheng Pu'Er. Frequent cloud cover, strong day-to-night temperature variation, and long growing seasons encourage slow leaf development and the accumulation of aromatic compounds, amino acids, and polyphenols. These factors not only influence the immediate flavor profile of the tea but also contribute significantly to its ability to mature gracefully over time.
The terroir of PU'RE LOVE 2.0 extends beyond the tea forest itself and includes the environment in which the tea was aged. Unlike many aged Sheng Pu'Er teas that mature in drier storage conditions, this tea spent several years developing under carefully managed natural storage conditions in Vietnam. The warm and humid climate accelerated certain aspects of maturation while preserving the vitality and structure of the original material. Successful aging under these conditions requires exceptional attention and experience, as excessive humidity can easily compromise the quality of the tea.
When properly managed, however, Vietnamese natural storage can produce remarkable results. In the case of PU'RE LOVE 2.0, the storage environment allowed the tea to develop deeper aromatic complexity, greater smoothness, and a more integrated structure while retaining the distinctive mountain character of its origin. The resulting profile combines the freshness and minerality of Hà Giàng's ancient tea forests with the depth and maturity created through years of careful aging.
This combination of exceptional terroir and successful natural storage is what makes PU'RE LOVE 2.0 so distinctive. It represents not only the character of Hà Giàng's ancient tea trees but also the rarely achieved potential of naturally aged Vietnamese Sheng Pu'Er. The tea stands as a compelling example of how time, environment, and high-quality material can work together to create a profile that is both uniquely Vietnamese and universally appreciated by experienced Sheng Pu'Er lovers.
ORGANOLEPTICS
The dry leaves display the beautiful appearance of naturally aged Sheng Pu'Er, consisting of large ancient tea tree leaves and buds that have gradually transformed during years of natural storage. Their color ranges from deep olive and bronze tones to shades of amber and chestnut brown, reflecting the successful maturation of the material. The aroma of the dry leaf is rich, warm, and highly developed, offering notes of forest honey, dried apricots, dates, medicinal herbs, aged wood, sweet tobacco, camphor, and mineral undertones. In a preheated gaiwan or teapot, the fragrance becomes remarkably expressive, revealing additional layers of dried fruits, sandalwood, pine resin, old books, autumn forest leaves, herbal roots, and warming spices. The aromatic profile immediately communicates maturity and depth while preserving a beautiful sense of freshness.
The liquor is bright, clear, and luminous, displaying a deep golden-amber color that reflects the tea's age and storage history. The aroma of the infusion is elegant, refined, and highly complex, combining notes of forest honey, dried fruits, medicinal herbs, aged wood, camphor, sweet spices, and mineral sweetness. The texture is exceptionally smooth, thick, and silky, coating the palate with richness while maintaining remarkable clarity and balance. The taste opens with mature sweetness before gradually unfolding into layers of dried apricot, date, honey, sugarcane, sandalwood, herbal roots, pine resin, old cedar wood, and deep mineral complexity. Unlike young Sheng Pu'Er, the bitterness has largely transformed into depth and structure, creating a profile that is remarkably integrated and harmonious. Throughout multiple infusions, the tea continues to reveal new dimensions while maintaining a beautiful balance between maturity and vitality.
The aftertaste is exceptionally long, warming, and deeply satisfying. Waves of returning sweetness gradually emerge from the throat and spread throughout the mouth, accompanied by lingering notes of honey, dried fruits, medicinal herbs, and cooling camphor sensations. The Hui Gan is persistent and refined, creating a calm and contemplative tea experience that continues long after each sip. As the session progresses, the tea becomes increasingly smooth and elegant, revealing greater sweetness and complexity with every infusion. In the empty cup, the aroma remains intensely fragrant, offering lingering notes of forest honey, sandalwood, dried fruits, old wood, herbal roots, camphor, and subtle mineral nuances. The overall impression is one of maturity, harmony, and quiet sophistication, making PU'RE LOVE 2.0 one of the most compelling examples of naturally aged Vietnamese Sheng Pu'Er in our collection and a tea capable of rivaling much older examples from more established Pu'Er traditions.
PU'RE LOVE 2.0 is one of the most remarkable aged Sheng Pu'Er teas we have encountered during our years of exploring Vietnam's ancient tea forests. Produced from old tea tree material harvested in Hà Giàng, Vietnam, from trees estimated to be more than 150 years old, this tea represents a rare example of successful long-term natural aging within Vietnam's challenging climate conditions. The material was harvested during the spring of 2019 and subsequently stored under carefully managed natural storage conditions before being stone-pressed into 200 g cakes in 2023.
The tea was produced from high-quality early spring material, a harvest period widely regarded as the most desirable for Sheng Pu'Er production. During this time, the leaves emerge slowly after the winter season, concentrating aromatic compounds, minerals, and amino acids that contribute to both immediate drinking quality and long-term aging potential. Combined with the character of old tea trees, this creates a strong foundation for gradual transformation through natural storage.
Aging Sheng Pu'Er successfully in Vietnam presents unique challenges. The country's climate is significantly more humid than many traditional aging locations, creating conditions that require exceptional attention and experience. Every year, considerable quantities of tea are negatively affected by improper storage, excessive humidity, or unstable environmental conditions. For this reason, finding truly successful examples of naturally aged Vietnamese Sheng Pu'Er remains relatively uncommon.
PU'RE LOVE 2.0 is one of those rare exceptions. Through professional natural storage and careful stewardship over several years, the tea evolved into something extraordinary. The transformation achieved during aging softened the youthful edges of the original material while developing remarkable depth, integration, and complexity. The resulting profile possesses a maturity that reminds us of exceptional Chinese Sheng Pu'Er teas aged for fifteen to twenty years, a character that remains extremely rare within the Vietnamese tea world.
When we first encountered this tea in 2023, we immediately recognized its exceptional quality and uniqueness. Among the many aged teas we have tasted over the years, very few displayed such a convincing balance between maturity, freshness, complexity, and elegance. It quickly became clear that this was not simply another aged tea but a rare example of what Vietnamese Sheng Pu'Er can become when excellent material and successful storage come together.
Following the storage period, the tea was carefully stone-pressed into traditional 200 g cakes to support further maturation and preserve its aging potential. This format encourages gradual development while maintaining the integrity of the leaves and allowing the tea to continue evolving over time.
Today, PU'RE LOVE 2.0 occupies a very special place within our collection. It is both a fascinating tea to enjoy now and an excellent candidate for further aging and observation. For experienced Sheng Pu'Er lovers seeking mature character, depth, and complexity, it offers a rare opportunity to explore a style of aged Vietnamese tea that is seldom encountered. More importantly, it serves as a beautiful reminder of the remarkable potential hidden within Vietnam's ancient tea tree heritage when patience, quality material, and proper storage come together successfully.
TERROIR
PU'RE LOVE 2.0 originates from the ancient tea forests of Hà Giàng Province, Northern Vietnam, one of the country's most important and historically significant tea-producing regions. Located along the mountainous borderlands of northern Vietnam, Hà Giàng is home to vast populations of ancient tea trees that have survived for centuries in remote mountain environments. The combination of high elevations, cool temperatures, abundant rainfall, frequent mist, and rich mountain soils creates ideal conditions for producing teas with exceptional complexity, strength, and aging potential.
The material used for this tea was harvested from old tea trees estimated to be more than 150 years old. Unlike plantation-grown tea, these trees have spent generations adapting to mountain conditions, developing extensive root systems that penetrate deep into the earth. This allows them to access minerals and nutrients from multiple geological layers, contributing to the pronounced minerality, depth, and persistence that characterize the finest ancient tea tree teas.
The climate of Hà Giàng plays a particularly important role in shaping the character of Sheng Pu'Er. Frequent cloud cover, strong day-to-night temperature variation, and long growing seasons encourage slow leaf development and the accumulation of aromatic compounds, amino acids, and polyphenols. These factors not only influence the immediate flavor profile of the tea but also contribute significantly to its ability to mature gracefully over time.
The terroir of PU'RE LOVE 2.0 extends beyond the tea forest itself and includes the environment in which the tea was aged. Unlike many aged Sheng Pu'Er teas that mature in drier storage conditions, this tea spent several years developing under carefully managed natural storage conditions in Vietnam. The warm and humid climate accelerated certain aspects of maturation while preserving the vitality and structure of the original material. Successful aging under these conditions requires exceptional attention and experience, as excessive humidity can easily compromise the quality of the tea.
When properly managed, however, Vietnamese natural storage can produce remarkable results. In the case of PU'RE LOVE 2.0, the storage environment allowed the tea to develop deeper aromatic complexity, greater smoothness, and a more integrated structure while retaining the distinctive mountain character of its origin. The resulting profile combines the freshness and minerality of Hà Giàng's ancient tea forests with the depth and maturity created through years of careful aging.
This combination of exceptional terroir and successful natural storage is what makes PU'RE LOVE 2.0 so distinctive. It represents not only the character of Hà Giàng's ancient tea trees but also the rarely achieved potential of naturally aged Vietnamese Sheng Pu'Er. The tea stands as a compelling example of how time, environment, and high-quality material can work together to create a profile that is both uniquely Vietnamese and universally appreciated by experienced Sheng Pu'Er lovers.
ORGANOLEPTICS
The dry leaves display the beautiful appearance of naturally aged Sheng Pu'Er, consisting of large ancient tea tree leaves and buds that have gradually transformed during years of natural storage. Their color ranges from deep olive and bronze tones to shades of amber and chestnut brown, reflecting the successful maturation of the material. The aroma of the dry leaf is rich, warm, and highly developed, offering notes of forest honey, dried apricots, dates, medicinal herbs, aged wood, sweet tobacco, camphor, and mineral undertones. In a preheated gaiwan or teapot, the fragrance becomes remarkably expressive, revealing additional layers of dried fruits, sandalwood, pine resin, old books, autumn forest leaves, herbal roots, and warming spices. The aromatic profile immediately communicates maturity and depth while preserving a beautiful sense of freshness.
The liquor is bright, clear, and luminous, displaying a deep golden-amber color that reflects the tea's age and storage history. The aroma of the infusion is elegant, refined, and highly complex, combining notes of forest honey, dried fruits, medicinal herbs, aged wood, camphor, sweet spices, and mineral sweetness. The texture is exceptionally smooth, thick, and silky, coating the palate with richness while maintaining remarkable clarity and balance. The taste opens with mature sweetness before gradually unfolding into layers of dried apricot, date, honey, sugarcane, sandalwood, herbal roots, pine resin, old cedar wood, and deep mineral complexity. Unlike young Sheng Pu'Er, the bitterness has largely transformed into depth and structure, creating a profile that is remarkably integrated and harmonious. Throughout multiple infusions, the tea continues to reveal new dimensions while maintaining a beautiful balance between maturity and vitality.
The aftertaste is exceptionally long, warming, and deeply satisfying. Waves of returning sweetness gradually emerge from the throat and spread throughout the mouth, accompanied by lingering notes of honey, dried fruits, medicinal herbs, and cooling camphor sensations. The Hui Gan is persistent and refined, creating a calm and contemplative tea experience that continues long after each sip. As the session progresses, the tea becomes increasingly smooth and elegant, revealing greater sweetness and complexity with every infusion. In the empty cup, the aroma remains intensely fragrant, offering lingering notes of forest honey, sandalwood, dried fruits, old wood, herbal roots, camphor, and subtle mineral nuances. The overall impression is one of maturity, harmony, and quiet sophistication, making PU'RE LOVE 2.0 one of the most compelling examples of naturally aged Vietnamese Sheng Pu'Er in our collection and a tea capable of rivaling much older examples from more established Pu'Er traditions.
SHENG (RAW) PU'ER
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