2012 Guafengzhai Ancient Tree Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake | #108

Premium Shou Pu-erh

This 2012 Guafengzhai Ancient Tree Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake is a high-quality shou pu-erh crafted from carefully selected ancient tree tea leaves sourced from the famous Guafengzhai tea area.

Guafengzhai is located within the celebrated Yiwu tea region of Yunnan, an area known for producing elegant and complex pu-erh teas from old tea trees.

The tea is produced using large-leaf sun-dried tea material (Da Ye Zhong) and processed with a light fermentation technique, which helps preserve the natural aroma and structure of the tea leaves while developing the smooth character of ripe pu-erh tea.

The tea has been stored in clean, dry natural storage, allowing it to age gracefully while maintaining its pure aroma and flavor.

The compressed cake shows beautiful reddish buds across the surface, with a glossy appearance that reflects the quality of the tea material.

When brewed, the tea produces a deep wine-red tea liquor, rich and full-bodied with excellent clarity.

The aroma is warm and inviting, featuring deep aged fragrance with pronounced chen xiang (aged aroma) that develops naturally through proper fermentation and storage.

The flavor is thick, smooth, and satisfying, delivering a rich mouthfeel with balanced sweetness and depth. The tea soup feels rounded and full in the mouth, providing a comforting and luxurious drinking experience.

With its elegant aroma, smooth texture, and strong tea character, this tea represents a high-end aged ripe pu-erh from one of Yunnan’s most respected tea regions.

Tea Details

Tea Type
Ripe Pu-erh Tea (Shou Pu-erh)

Year
2012

Origin
Guafengzhai, Yiwu region, Yunnan

Tea Material
Ancient tree large-leaf tea

Tea Form
Compressed pu-erh tea cake

Flavor Profile

• Deep wine-red tea liquor

• Rich aged aroma (Chen Xiang)

• Smooth and thick body

• Balanced sweetness

• Full and satisfying mouthfeel

• Long mellow finish

This tea delivers a rich and elegant aged ripe pu-erh experience with depth and smoothness.

Brewing Guide

Tea Amount
6–8 grams

Water Temperature
95–100°C (203–212°F)

Brewing Method

1. Break a small portion from the tea cake

2. Place tea leaves into a gaiwan or teapot

3. Rinse briefly with hot water

4. Brew for 10–15 seconds for the first infusion

5. Gradually increase steeping time for later infusions

Ripe pu-erh tea can produce 8–12 infusions.

Why You'll Love This Tea

• Premium ancient tree ripe pu-erh

• From the famous Guafengzhai tea region

• Rich wine-red tea liquor

• Smooth, thick, and balanced flavor

• Clean dry storage with developed aged aroma

A refined high-quality shou pu-erh tea ideal for both collectors and daily enjoyment.