Vintage Tea

It has been thirty years since Purple Cane was established to venture into the tea trade and to promote tea culture. The three-decade journey calls for a commemorative tea, and it comes in the form of a limited edition made under the joint supervision of respected tea personnel, Mr Lu Li Chen and the founder of Purple Cane, Mr Lim Hock Lam.

The tea is made with fresh broadleaf harvested from the Yiwu tea growing region located at a high elevation in the Menghai County, Yunnan Province, China. The pollution-free and ecologically-safe environment yield premium quality raw material, which has been sun-dried, steamed, shaped and compressed using the time-tested traditional method. The finished product exemplifies perfectly the lingering finish of a premium Yiwu tea.

Creating values and building a legacy, the commemorative 'Purple Cane's Zhen Wei Hao' Puer Tea Cake is firmly placed in the development of tea history and culture in Southeast Asia.

Commemorating Purple Cane's 30th anniversary, 2017

Brewing Hints

Break off a well-sized portion of tea leaves from the tea cake, add to brewing vessel until ¼ filled. Pour in freshly boiled water at 85°C-95°C and drain the tea infusion immediately. 1st brew is not for drinking, the purpose is for the tea leaves to unfurl and moisten. This helps release the full flavour of tea for a satisfying brew.

For 2nd brew, refill the brewing vessel with about 30 Seconds to extract the full flavour. Pour and Serve. It is good for several brews. Re-steep the leaves in a similar manner to enjoy the tea as it develops from steep to steep; continue re-steeping until the leaves are exhausted of flavour.

Qing Yun Pu is a Raw Puer Tea that hailed from Lincang, Yunnan, China. It is made of large-leafed varietal tea leaves that are sun-dried, steamed and compressed in the traditional way into round tea cakes.

This tea yields an infusion with a distinct “Dian” note, a flavour unique to traditionally produced Yunnan teas. The natural wild air of Lincang mountainous areas is preserved and amplified with a slight wood-fired note in the “kill-green” process, giving the tea a “worldly” character.

Qing Yun Pu responds to the seasons well, while retaining a strong character that would rather be rebellious than tender, a style expressed in its subtle fire-roasted aroma and boldness on the palate that makes this tea distinctively memorable.

Drink it now and enjoy its spirit, or collect for later enjoyment.

Brewing Hints

Break off a well-sized portion of tea leaves from the tea cake, add to brewing vessel until ¼ filled. Pour in freshly boiled water at 85°C-95°C and drain the tea infusion immediately. 1st brew is not for drinking, the purpose is for the tea leaves to unfurl and moisten. This helps release the full flavour of tea for a satisfying brew.

For 2nd brew, refill the brewing vessel with about 30 Seconds to extract the full flavour. Pour and Serve. It is good for several brews. Re-steep the leaves in a similar manner to enjoy the tea as it develops from steep to steep; continue re-steeping until the leaves are exhausted of flavour.

Qing Yun Pu is a Raw Puer Tea that hailed from Lincang, Yunnan, China. It is made of large-leafed varietal tea leaves that are sun-dried, steamed and compressed in the traditional way into round tea cakes.

This tea yields an infusion with a distinct “Dian” note, a flavour unique to traditionally produced Yunnan teas. The natural wild air of Lincang mountainous areas is preserved and amplified with a slight wood-fired note in the “kill-green” process, giving the tea a “worldly” character.

Qing Yun Pu responds to the seasons well, while retaining a strong character that would rather be rebellious than tender, a style expressed in its subtle fire-roasted aroma and boldness on the palate that makes this tea distinctively memorable.

Drink it now and enjoy its spirit, or collect for later enjoyment.

Brewing Hints

Break off a well-sized portion of tea leaves from the tea cake, add to brewing vessel until ¼ filled. Pour in freshly boiled water at 85°C-95°C and drain the tea infusion immediately. 1st brew is not for drinking, the purpose is for the tea leaves to unfurl and moisten. This helps release the full flavour of tea for a satisfying brew.

For 2nd brew, refill the brewing vessel with about 30 Seconds to extract the full flavour. Pour and Serve. It is good for several brews. Re-steep the leaves in a similar manner to enjoy the tea as it develops from steep to steep; continue re-steeping until the leaves are exhausted of flavour.

Hailed from the tea region of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China. The selected broad-leafed variety raw tea leaves are sun-dried, steamed and compressed into a green puer round tea cakes. Neatly shape, and it is outstanding with its high quality. Featuring stout strips, the leaves yield clear yellowish-green tea infusion with mellow aroma and full-bodied flavours, ideal for consume immediately to enjoy its refreshing and light aroma. Or kept over an extended period of time for natural maturation to achieve smoother and more complex flavours.

Brewing Hints

Break off a well-sized portion of tea leaves from the tea cake, add to brewing vessel until ¼ filled. Pour in freshly boiled water at 85°C-95°C and drain the tea infusion immediately. 1st brew is not for drinking, the purpose is for the tea leaves to unfurl and moisten. This helps release the full flavour of tea for a satisfying brew.

For 2nd brew, refill the brewing vessel with about 30 Seconds to extract the full flavour. Pour and Serve. It is good for several brews. Re-steep the leaves in a similar manner to enjoy the tea as it develops from steep to steep; continue re-steeping until the leaves are exhausted of flavour.

Purple Cane has launched a new commemorative tea cake to mark the 34th anniversary of its launch into the tea business. Using Dian Qing (literally Yunnan green) as the raw material, the tea was made according to the long tradition of Puer production in the Yunnan Province by way of a rigorous process. Named Sheng Yun Hao, it is a premium Yunnan tea perfect for extended storage. Sheng Yun Hao is made of meticulously-picked fresh leaves harvested from the Menghai Tea Region in Yunnan's Xishuangbanna. The leaves were custom-blended before being steam-pressed into neat and solid tea cakes weighing 357 grams each. Taking as it is, the golden infusion is crisp and refreshing with pronounced aroma.The velvety mouth feel is complemented by a complex flavour profile and a subtle, long finish. Exquisitely-crafted, Sheng Yun Hao is ideal for extended storage to benefit from the wonderful transformation over time. Specially presented to commemorate the tea journey of Purple Cane, Sheng Yun Hao is a worthy addition to your collection of hallmarked teas of superior quality.

Brewing Hints

Break off a well-sized portion of tea leaves from the tea cake, add to brewing vessel until ¼ filled. Pour in freshly boiled water at 85°C-95°C and drain the tea infusion immediately. 1st brew is not for drinking, the purpose is for the tea leaves to unfurl and moisten. This helps release the full flavour of tea for a satisfying brew.

Hailed from the tea region of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China. The selected broad-leafed variety raw tea leaves are sun-dried, steamed and compressed into a green puer round tea cakes. Neatly shape, and it is outstanding with its high quality. Featuring stout strips, the leaves yield clear yellowish-green tea infusion with mellow aroma and full-bodied flavours, ideal for consume immediately to enjoy its refreshing and light aroma. Or kept over an extended period of time for natural maturation to achieve smoother and more complex flavours.

Brewing Hints

Break off a well-sized portion of tea leaves from the tea cake, add to brewing vessel until ¼ filled. Pour in freshly boiled water at 85°C-95°C and drain the tea infusion immediately. 1st brew is not for drinking, the purpose is for the tea leaves to unfurl and moisten. This helps release the full flavour of tea for a satisfying brew.

For 2nd brew, refill the brewing vessel with about 30 Seconds to extract the full flavour. Pour and Serve. It is good for several brews. Re-steep the leaves in a similar manner to enjoy the tea as it develops from steep to steep; continue re-steeping until the leaves are exhausted of flavour.

Hailed from the tea region of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China. The selected broad-leafed variety raw tea leaves are sun-dried, steamed and compressed into a green puer round tea cakes. Neatly shape, and it is outstanding with its high quality. Featuring stout strips, the leaves yield clear yellowish-green tea infusion with mellow aroma and full-bodied flavours, ideal for consume immediately to enjoy its refreshing and light aroma. Or kept over an extended period of time for natural maturation to achieve smoother and more complex flavours.

Brewing Hints

Break off a well-sized portion of tea leaves from the tea cake, add to brewing vessel until ¼ filled. Pour in freshly boiled water at 85°C-95°C and drain the tea infusion immediately. 1st brew is not for drinking, the purpose is for the tea leaves to unfurl and moisten. This helps release the full flavour of tea for a satisfying brew.

For 2nd brew, refill the brewing vessel with about 30 Seconds to extract the full flavour. Pour and Serve. It is good for several brews. Re-steep the leaves in a similar manner to enjoy the tea as it develops from steep to steep; continue re-steeping until the leaves are exhausted of flavour.

Hailed from the tea region of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China. The selected broad-leafed variety raw tea leaves are sun-dried, steamed and compressed into a green puer round tea cakes. Neatly shape, and it is outstanding with its high quality. Featuring stout strips, the leaves yield clear yellowish-green tea infusion with mellow aroma and full-bodied flavours, ideal for consume immediately to enjoy its refreshing and light aroma. Or kept over an extended period of time for natural maturation to achieve smoother and more complex flavours.

Brewing Hints

Break off a well-sized portion of tea leaves from the tea cake, add to brewing vessel until ¼ filled. Pour in freshly boiled water at 85°C-95°C and drain the tea infusion immediately. 1st brew is not for drinking, the purpose is for the tea leaves to unfurl and moisten. This helps release the full flavour of tea for a satisfying brew.

For 2nd brew, refill the brewing vessel with about 30 Seconds to extract the full flavour. Pour and Serve. It is good for several brews. Re-steep the leaves in a similar manner to enjoy the tea as it develops from steep to steep; continue re-steeping until the leaves are exhausted of flavour.

Spring, 2014. During one of my tea tours in Yunnan, I met someone in a village off the beaten path deep in the grand mountains of Xishuangbanna. There, rock outcrops in curious shapes abound and sinewy roots of ancient trees snaked across the ground. An impenetrable veil of mist in the distance and endless trails carving through the terrain provided a perfect backdrop for this faraway land.

Quite a character, the person presented me with a highly unusual tea. The broad tealeaves were harvested from ancient tea trees grown in the area. On the palate, distinct rocky minerality stood out. While the tea has a hint of Wuyi Crag Tea and Banzhang Puer, it is unique with a character of its own.

Thrilled beyond words, I took the entire stock of tea cakes. The tea was named “Jia Wu Ma Yun”, to commemorate the chance find of a tea gem during the Jia Wu Year of 2014 by a Malaysian (Ma) tea aficionado in Yunnan (Yun), which fulfilled an aspiration to build a collection of exquisite tea for storage.

The following year, the Yi Wei Year of 2015, I acquired another batch of raw tealeaves and named the finished product “Yi Wei Ma Yun”.

Given the unique appeal and its small yield (in order to not disrupt the ecosystem), “Ma Yun” is packed in stacks of five 200-gram cakes each. The fact that there are less than a thousand in total speaks volume about the tea’s rarity.

The source of this tea is no longer available; the now discontinued Malaysian Storage “Ma Yun” Collections have become much coveted collector’s items.

Brewing Hints

Break off a well-sized portion of tea leaves from the tea cake, add to brewing vessel until ¼ filled. Pour in freshly boiled water at 85°C-95°C and drain the tea infusion immediately. 1st brew is not for drinking, the purpose is for the tea leaves to unfurl and moisten. This helps release the full flavour of tea for a satisfying brew.

For 2nd brew, refill the brewing vessel with about 30 Seconds to extract the full flavour. Pour and Serve. It is good for several brews. Re-steep the leaves in a similar manner to enjoy the tea as it develops from steep to steep; continue re-steeping until the leaves are exhausted of flavour.

Purple Cane launched a commemorative tea cake in 2022 to mark the 35th anniversary of its launch into the tea business. Using Dian Qing (literally Yunnan green) as the raw material, the tea cake was made and shaped according to the long tradition of Puer production in the Yunnan Province by way of a stringent process. A unique combination of the climate and terrain, the health-promoting Yi Yun Hao is perfect for extended storage.

Yi Yun Hao is made of meticulously-picked fresh leaves harvested from the Menghai Tea Region in Yunnan's Xishuangbanna. The leaves were custom-blended before being steam-pressed into neat and solid tea cakes weighing 357 grams each. Taking as it is, the golden infusion is crisp and refreshing with pronounced aroma. The silky mouth feel is matched by layers of nuanced flavour and a pleasingly long finish.

Exquisitely-made by master tea craftsmen, Yi Yun Hao is ideal for extended storage to benefit from the amazing transformation over time, making it a worthy addition to your collection of hallmarked teas of superior quality. A premium brew specially presented to commemorate the remarkable tea journey of Purple Cane over the years.

Brewing Hints

Break off a well-sized portion of tea leaves from the tea cake, add to brewing vessel until ¼ filled. Pour in freshly boiled water at 85°C-95°C and drain the tea infusion immediately. 1st brew is not for drinking, the purpose is for the tea leaves to unfurl and moisten. This helps release the full flavour of tea for a satisfying brew.

The “Yun Shu Wang” Raw Puer Tea is an original classic series created by Purple Cane. It follows the concept and format of “Purple Cane Wild Puer Tea” series (2001-2007) and “Gu Shu Wang” series (2008-2020) of 500g per tea cake, releasing a newly produced from year 2021. It has become an all-time-favourite puer tea as well as a valuable collectible popular among tea lovers.

The tea leaves are harvested from old trees of the large-leafed varietal from Mengku mountainous areas, Yunnan Province, China. The raw leaves undergo a meticulous “kill-green” process before being steamed and compressed into round tea cakes.

The stout leaf strips of Yun Shu Wang yield a golden tea infusion with a lively, rich and full-bodied flavour, refreshing aroma, and lingering mellow aftertaste. This tea promises the best of both worlds - it is good enough for enjoyment right now; meanwhile, it ages well and will achieve a mellower and richer to produce an even more satisfying brew for a long time to come.

Brewing Hints

Break off a well-sized portion of tea leaves from the tea cake, add to brewing vessel until ¼ filled. Pour in freshly boiled water at 85°C-95°C and drain the tea infusion immediately. 1st brew is not for drinking, the purpose is for the tea leaves to unfurl and moisten. This helps release the full flavour of tea for a satisfying brew.

For 2nd brew, refill the brewing vessel with about 30 Seconds to extract the full flavour. Pour and Serve. It is good for several brews. Re-steep the leaves in a similar manner to enjoy the tea as it develops from steep to steep; continue re-steeping until the leaves are exhausted of flavour.

Hailed from the tea region of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China. The selected broad-leafed variety raw tea leaves are sun-dried, steamed and compressed into a green puer round tea cakes. Neatly shape, and it is outstanding with its high quality. Featuring stout strips, the leaves yield clear yellowish-green tea infusion with mellow aroma and full-bodied flavours, ideal for consume immediately to enjoy its refreshing and light aroma. Or kept over an extended period of time for natural maturation to achieve smoother and more complex flavours.

Brewing Hints

Break off a well-sized portion of tea leaves from the tea cake, add to brewing vessel until ¼ filled. Pour in freshly boiled water at 85°C-95°C and drain the tea infusion immediately. 1st brew is not for drinking, the purpose is for the tea leaves to unfurl and moisten. This helps release the full flavour of tea for a satisfying brew.

For 2nd brew, refill the brewing vessel with about 30 Seconds to extract the full flavour. Pour and Serve. It is good for several brews. Re-steep the leaves in a similar manner to enjoy the tea as it develops from steep to steep; continue re-steeping until the leaves are exhausted of flavour.