Vintage Tea

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.

Originating from Menghai of Yunnan, China, this compressed tea is made of selected large variety of fresh leaves. The sun-dried raw tea underwent the traditional pile-fermentation process before being steamed and compressed into a round disc from. The reddish-brown tea cake has a neat, uniform appearance. It gives a bright coppery infusion with a unique aged aroma and a rounded mouthfeel. The mellow and smooth brew is a great everyday beverage that benefits our health and gives rise to a general sense of well-being.

Tea promotes peace and harmony. It is a beverage that celebrates collective good and prosperity. Paying homepage to history and the human spirit, and commemorating an important chapter of a golden era, Purple Cane has named this hand-picked Puer tea cake "Cheng Ho (Zheng He) No. 2".

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.

Originating from Menghai of Yunnan, China, this compressed tea is made of selected large variety of fresh leaves. The sun-dried raw tea underwent the traditional pile-fermentation process before being steamed and compressed into a round disc from. The reddish-brown tea cake has a neat, uniform appearance. It gives a bright coppery infusion with a unique aged aroma and a rounded mouthfeel. The mellow and smooth brew is a great everyday beverage that benefits our health and gives rise to a general sense of well-being.

Tea promotes peace and harmony. It is a beverage that celebrates collective good and prosperity. Paying homepage to history and the human spirit, and commemorating an important chapter of a golden era, Purple Cane has named this hand-picked Puer tea cake "Cheng Ho (Zheng He) No. 3".

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.