Vintage Tea

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.

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.

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.

Qing Er Wu is Ripe Puer tea. Product origin from China Yunnan. This product is Spring Tea of the Year 2012.

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. 1".

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. 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.

Experience the Ultimate Tea Journey! Tea Exploration, Savour Fragrant Delights, and Indulge in Rich Tea Blends! Embark on a remarkable tea adventure for only RM60/person and unlock the secrets of three generations of Puer tea🌿. As a bonus, receive a complimentary gift tea worth RM40! It's an offer you can't resist! (T&C apply.) Whether you're a tea enthusiast or a curious beginner, we have curated three exclusive tea experience packages just for you: Tea Exploration, Fragrant Delights Symphony, and Rich Tea Blends Extravaganza! Immerse yourself in the Tea Exploration session to understand the nuances of raw and ripe Puer tea. Indulge your senses in the Fragrant Delights Symphony, where tea leaves transform with aging. And experience the exquisite flavours of Puer tea across time in the Rich Tea Blends Extravaganza! Each package features a selection of three distinct teas, offering a comprehensive exploration of tea's evolution. Join us on this extraordinary journey and learn valuable tips on proper tea storage, elevating the quality and value of your tea collection, potentially bringing prosperity your way!

初探茶缘 - Tea Exploration (Package A) RM 240/ 4pax 1.Yi Yun Hao 益云号 | Year 2022 2.Jia Mu Legacy No.1 嘉木传家一号 | Year 2007 3.Zheng He Si Hao Ripe 郑和肆号 | Year 2021

Terms and Conditions:

• Tea pairing is subject to the tea varieties offered by us and cannot be substituted.
• A minimum of 7 days' advance reservation is required.
• TEAX retains the final decision-making authority.

Don't miss out on this opportunity😊! Reserve your place now for a remarkable tea tasting experience. Contact us at https://wa.me/60177453090 for more information.

Experience the Ultimate Tea Journey! Tea Exploration, Savour Fragrant Delights, and Indulge in Rich Tea Blends! Embark on a remarkable tea adventure for only RM60/person and unlock the secrets of three generations of Puer tea🌿. As a bonus, receive a complimentary gift tea worth RM40! It's an offer you can't resist! (T&C apply.) Whether you're a tea enthusiast or a curious beginner, we have curated three exclusive tea experience packages just for you: Tea Exploration, Fragrant Delights Symphony, and Rich Tea Blends Extravaganza! Immerse yourself in the Tea Exploration session to understand the nuances of raw and ripe Puer tea. Indulge your senses in the Fragrant Delights Symphony, where tea leaves transform with aging. And experience the exquisite flavours of Puer tea across time in the Rich Tea Blends Extravaganza! Each package features a selection of three distinct teas, offering a comprehensive exploration of tea's evolution. Join us on this extraordinary journey and learn valuable tips on proper tea storage, elevating the quality and value of your tea collection, potentially bringing prosperity your way!

茶韵悠香 - Fragrant Delights Symphony (Package B) RM 320/ 4pax

1. Yun Shu Wang 云树王 | Year 2022
2. Gengyun Hao 庚云号 | Year 2020
3. Purple Label 紫印 | Year 2000

Terms and Conditions:

• Tea pairing is subject to the tea varieties offered by us and cannot be substituted.
• A minimum of 7 days' advance reservation is required.
• TEAX retains the final decision-making authority.

Don't miss out on this opportunity😊! Reserve your place now for a remarkable tea tasting experience. Contact us at https://wa.me/60177453090 for more information.

Experience the Ultimate Tea Journey! Tea Exploration, Savour Fragrant Delights, and Indulge in Rich Tea Blends! Embark on a remarkable tea adventure for only RM60/person and unlock the secrets of three generations of Puer tea🌿. As a bonus, receive a complimentary gift tea worth RM40! It's an offer you can't resist! (T&C apply.) Whether you're a tea enthusiast or a curious beginner, we have curated three exclusive tea experience packages just for you: Tea Exploration, Fragrant Delights Symphony, and Rich Tea Blends Extravaganza! Immerse yourself in the Tea Exploration session to understand the nuances of raw and ripe Puer tea. Indulge your senses in the Fragrant Delights Symphony, where tea leaves transform with aging. And experience the exquisite flavours of Puer tea across time in the Rich Tea Blends Extravaganza! Each package features a selection of three distinct teas, offering a comprehensive exploration of tea's evolution. Join us on this extraordinary journey and learn valuable tips on proper tea storage, elevating the quality and value of your tea collection, potentially bringing prosperity your way!

醇香茶茗 - Rich Tea Blends (Package C) RM 400/ 4 pax

1. Gengyun Hao 庚云号 | Year 2020
2. Jia Mu Legacy No.1 嘉木传家一号 | Year 2007
3. Purple Label 紫印 | Year 2000

Terms and Conditions:

• Tea pairing is subject to the tea varieties offered by us and cannot be substituted.
• A minimum of 7 days' advance reservation is required.
• TEAX retains the final decision-making authority.

Don't miss out on this opportunity😊! Reserve your place now for a remarkable tea tasting experience. Contact us at https://wa.me/60177453090 for more information.