2008 Gongting Loose Leaf Ripe Pu-erh Tea｜17 Years Aged in Dry Storage · Premium Bud Selection · Imperial-Grade Benchmark

2008 Imperial-Grade Loose Ripe Pu-erh Tea · "Golden Bud Essence"

— 16 Years of Dry Storage Aged Elegance —

Crafted in strict adherence to the imperial tribute tea standards of the Qing dynasty, this rare 2008 loose-leaf Pu-erh from Menghai’s core production zone features over 95% one-bud-one-leaf picks, with more than 40% golden buds. Naturally fermented and aged for 16 years in a professional dry warehouse, it has transformed into a tea antique ready to drink — a golden drop in every steep.

Leaf Appearance:
Over 90% intact buds. A rich reddish-brown base speckled with shimmering golden "tea crystals" (natural aging condensate). Produces a soft crackling sound when scooped — a sign of high bud density and excellent aging.

Liquor Color:
Burgundy red, bright and clear. Under backlight, golden hairs float like dust in wine. The hue transitions from ruby to sunset orange over successive steeps.

Taste Profile:

• Top Notes: Velvety smooth coating across the tongue

• Mid Palate: Gentle bitterness balanced with emerging sweetness

• Finish: Lasting salivation, hinting at live enzymatic activity even after years of aging

Body Feel:
Within three minutes, a gentle, warming sensation spreads throughout the body, lasting up to half an hour — a signature of well-aged ripe Pu-erh.

Why This Tea?

✓ Ready-to-Drink at Its Peak: Loose-leaf form accelerates aging by 30%, no need for awakening – just brew and enjoy
✓ Health-Promoting Properties: Lab-tested gallic acid content reaches 2.1%, offering over 5x the antioxidant capacity of fresh Pu-erh
✓ Aged to Perfection: A collector's vintage transformed into an everyday luxury

Tea Reflection
"From the imperial court to your teacup — this is not just Pu-erh, it is time crystallized into velvet warmth and golden light."