"A Commemorative Tea Cake launched in conjunction with the Official Opening of Purple Cane’s Tea X Hub

This commemorative tea made from choice fresh leaves is harvested from tea plants of the large-leaf variety grown at high altitudes in the tea estates of Mengku, Lincang City of Yunnan Province. Sun-dried leaves are compressed into tea cakes of approximately 400 grams each. Compression, neither overly tight nor loose, facilitates tea aging in a natural manner. Having been stored in Purple Cane’s dedicated dry Malaysian Storage for almost two decades, the tea yields a smooth infusion with a pronounced aroma and layers of delightful flavors, making it yet another coveted brew in Purple Cane’s “Da Ma Cang” collection.

The launch coincides with the official opening of Purple Cane’s Tea Hub, located in Balakong, a township in Selangor, Malaysia. Offering a new concept and new experience, the Tea X Hub is compatible with TeaX professional tea storage ➕ tea exchange and X Tea ➕ community tea culture platform with the right people in the right place at the right time. The Tea Hub will be officially opened on March 4, 2023. A limited edition, the commemorative tea known as < Jia Mu Legacy No. 1>. It is ideal for immediate consumption or as an addition to one’s cherished tea collection. "

Product Origin: Mengku, Linchang, Yunnan, China | Ingredient: Large-leaf variety sun-dried tea leaves | Weight: ±400g | Year of Production: Year 2007 | Tea Type: Puer Tea (Green Puer) | Appearance: Rounded & Solid | Tea Intensity: Clear Yellowish-Green | Fragrance: Mellow Aroma, Full-bodied Flavours | Taste: Refreshing and Light Aroma | Storage: Keep away from sunlight, heat, moisture and odour | Best Before: Can be kept for a long time under proper storage conditions |

Steeping Instructions Water Temperature: 85°C - 95°C | Amount of Tea: 1/4 Filled of Brewing Vessel | Warming Up Brew: Once | SteepTime: 30 seconds | Recommended Brewing Vessel: Purple Clay or Porcelain |

The tea originated from the wild tea tree growing region of Daxueshan (the great snowy mountain) in Mengku area of Yunnan Province, China. The region has the most densely growing broad-leaf tea tree clusters at the highest altitude among the world’s known tea growing areas. The trees are characterised as wild ancient tea trees of the broad-leaf varietal.

Raw leaves were plucked in early spring from ancient tea trees several hundred years old. Harvested leaves were sun-cured, steamed and compressed into 500-gram raw tea cakes. The stout strips of tealeaves covered by fine hair give a clear golden infusion that imparts light and refreshing aroma. A flavourful and lively brew, it comes with a very pleasant aftertaste.

Ideal for extended storage, the tea ages well to develop a mellow and rich profile with layers of flavour and aroma, elevating it to a whole new level.

With Daxueshan ancient tea growing region now a nationally-designated protected area of China, it is with regret that we have stopped producing this tea after an annual release between 2012 and 2015.

The tea is accordingly named “Daxueshan” Ancient Tree Tea as part of the Yun Pin Hao range by Purple Cane.

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 wild tea region of the Bing Dao, Mengku, Yunnan, China, large-leafed variety tea leaves are only plucked in early spring from the ancient tea trees more than hundreds of years old. The tea leaves are sun-dried, steamed and compressed into 500g green puer tea cakes. The stout strips of tea leaves covered by fine pekoe give a clear, golden infusion, ideal for consume immediately to enjoy its light and refreshing aroma. The body of tea infusion is thick and comes with very strong energy "qi". These tea cake’s taste improves over time, it can be kept and aged to achieve a mellower, smoother and more complex flavours. Purple Cane recognizes this wonderful tea as "Yun Pin Hao – Ancient Tree Tea from the Bing Dao".

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.