Vintage Tea

Raw leaves of this commemorative tea were harvested in 2006 from broad-leaf tea trees located at the Daxueshan (great snowy mountain) region of Mengku in Lincang Prefecture, the Yunnan Province. The leaves collected were steamed and then compressed into shape using conventional stone mills. Compression was handled skilfully to ensure a visually-appealing shape and appropriate compactness. The tea comes in 400-gram cakes.

The same year, they began a natural, dry ageing process in Purple Cane’s Malaysian Storage.

In 2015, the tea was hand-picked as the commemorative tea in conjunction with Ru Shi Wo Xing (literally, the Way I have taken), a Purple Cane-organised event in honour of the 60-year-old Reverend Master Ji Cheng to celebrate his dedicated teaching of Dharma, and a 30-year bond between the Master and Purple Cane built upon tea.

A limited edition, the tea yields a mellow infusion with pronounced aroma and distinct layers of flavour, making it a wonderful brew for instant gratification and a great addition to one’s tea collection for extended storage.

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 the tea region of Mengku in the Yunnan Province, China. These premium tea leaves were harvested from tea trees of the large-leafed species. Only tender tea leaves of early spring are used. These go through a stringent process to become sun-dried raw loose tea leaves, which, upon steaming and compressing become compressed round tea cakes. Yun Shu Wang green puer tea cakes look stout with pronounced leaves, yielding golden tea infusion with refreshing aroma. The tea is noted for its brisk smooth and mellow flavour with a pleasantly sweet aftertaste. Yun Shu Wang green puer tea cakes promise the best of both worlds- it is good enough for brewing right now; meanwhile, it ages well and continues to mellow, giving a rich and satisfying brew for a long time to come.

Buy 1 stack FREE 1 piece Yun Shu Wang 2023. Buy 1 carton FREE 1 stack Yun Shu Wang 2023. Originating from the tea region of Mengku in the Yunnan Province, China. These premium tea leaves were harvested from tea trees of the large-leafed species. Only tender tea leaves of early spring are used. These go through a stringent process to become sun-dried raw loose tea leaves, which, upon steaming and compressing become compressed round tea cakes. Yun Shu Wang green puer tea cakes look stout with pronounced leaves, yielding golden tea infusion with refreshing aroma. The tea is noted for its brisk smooth and mellow flavour with a pleasantly sweet aftertaste. Yun Shu Wang green puer tea cakes promise the best of both worlds- it is good enough for brewing right now; meanwhile, it ages well and continues to mellow, giving a rich and satisfying brew for a long time to come.

Purple Cane celebrates its 33rd anniversary with a commemorative tea cake made with Dian Qing, literally Yunnan Green. It is produced and shaped in the traditional way following a stringent process. It is named Gengyun Hao with reference to the year of Gengzi according to the Chinese lunar calendar.

The raw ingredient of "Gengyun Hao" is the spring harvest of tealeaves originating from the Menghai tea area of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. Only carefully selected leaves were blended and steam-pressed into tea cakes of 357g each.

It yields a brisk golden infusion with a gentle but bright aroma and layered, full-bodied flavour.

Purple Cane launched "Gengyun Hao" in 2020 to celebrate years of hard work, and to reinforce its commitment to promoting a life of tea 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.

The “Gu 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) of 500g per tea cake, releasing a newly produced batch each year since 2008. 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 centuries-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 Gu 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.

The production is in full compliance with the original 7542 tea cake processing procedure. The raw materials are harvested from a semi-arbor type of broad-leaf varietal tea trees on the mid-slopes at an altitude between 1400m & 1800m at the famous ancient tea tree mountains of Nanluo and Bulang in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan.

As it contained raw teas of various grades, the tea cake showcased the characteristics of different tea leaves, yielding a smooth infusion with very appealing taste to the consumers. The mellow, smooth and clean infusion of early 7542 (now commonly known as 88 Green/Qing in the market) has won over consumers and the tea fraternity alike. 57% of the raw tea has reached the qualified grade 4 specification, hence the export number "7542" ("75" indicates its launch year 1975, "4" indicates the major grade characteristics of the raw tea leaves, and "2" indicates the number of its place of origin, Menghai tea factory).

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.

The production is in full compliance with the original 7542 tea cake processing procedure. The raw materials are harvested from a semi-arbor type of broad-leaf varietal tea trees on the mid-slopes at an altitude between 1400m & 1800m at the famous ancient tea tree mountains of Nanluo and Bulang in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan.

As it contained raw teas of various grades, the tea cake showcased the characteristics of different tea leaves, yielding a smooth infusion with very appealing taste to the consumers. The mellow, smooth and clean infusion of early 7542 (now commonly known as 88 Green/Qing in the market) has won over consumers and the tea fraternity alike. 57% of the raw tea has reached the qualified grade 4 specification, hence the export number "7542" ("75" indicates its launch year 1975, "4" indicates the major grade characteristics of the raw tea leaves, and "2" indicates the number of its place of origin, Menghai tea factory).

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.

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.

During one of our field trips to the tea growing area of Lincang, Yunnan in the spring of 2005, we visited an old tea factory and made a rare find. A batch of loose leaves undergoing pile-fermentation in the workshop caught our attention. Pronounced sweet notes of dried red dates wafted through the air, reminding us of tea bricks of the era of the Cultural Revolution. We promptly took the entire stock and ordered to have the leaves processed according to the traditional method into 250-gram tea bricks. The bricks, code-numbered 7883, were delivered to Purple Cane’s Malaysian Storage and made available the same year.

The bright, ruby-brown infusion is rich and velvety with an intoxicating aroma of red dates. It finishes with an intense aftertaste of well-aged tea. A gem of a tea brick that is too good to be missed!

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.

During one of our field trips to the tea growing area of Lincang, Yunnan in the spring of 2006, we visited an old tea factory and made a rare find. A batch of loose leaves undergoing pile-fermentation in the workshop caught our attention. Pronounced sweet notes of dried red dates wafted through the air, reminding us of tea bricks of the era of the Cultural Revolution. We promptly took the entire stock and ordered to have the leaves processed according to the traditional method into 250-gram tea bricks. The bricks, code-numbered 7893, were delivered to Purple Cane’s Malaysian Storage and made available the same year.

The bright, ruby-brown infusion is rich and velvety with an intoxicating aroma of red dates. It finishes with an intense aftertaste of well-aged tea. A gem of a tea brick that is too good to be missed!

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.