20+ Years

Yun Pin Hao Jiu Lu Puer Tea Series is the very first Puer Tea brand Purple Cane created. The tea cake is made of leaves harvested from the large-leaf varietal tea trees that grow in Xishuangbanna areas, Yunnan province, China. All batches were kept for ageing in Malaysia.

The 1996 Jiu Lu Yun Jian Raw Puer Tea became a classic favourite among tea masters and collectors because of the tea cake’s highly distinguishable, unembellished appearance that resembles a cow pie: it has a thick round middle, an edge that looks like the back of a loach, and slightly bumpy surfaces.

The 1997 & 1998 batches kept to the style and taste of 1996. The production of this series was discontinued after year 1998, however, due to difficulty of raw material acquisition. It was sold out in the market in 1999.

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.

Yun Pin Hao Jiu Lu Puer Tea Series is the very first Puer Tea brand Purple Cane created. The tea cake is made of leaves harvested from the large-leaf varietal tea trees that grow in Xishuangbanna areas, Yunnan province, China. All batches were kept for ageing in Malaysia.

The 1996 Jiu Lu Yun Jian Raw Puer Tea became a classic favourite among tea masters and collectors because of the tea cake’s highly distinguishable, unembellished appearance that resembles a cow pie: it has a thick round middle, an edge that looks like the back of a loach, and slightly bumpy surfaces.

The 1997 & 1998 batches kept to the style and taste of 1996. The production of this series was discontinued after year 1998, however, due to difficulty of raw material acquisition. It was sold out in the market in 1999.

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.

Yun Pin Hao Jiu Lu Puer Tea Series is the very first Puer Tea brand Purple Cane created. The tea cake is made of leaves harvested from the large-leaf varietal tea trees that grow in Xishuangbanna areas, Yunnan province, China. All batches were kept for ageing in Malaysia.

The 1996 Jiu Lu Yun Jian Raw Puer Tea became a classic favourite among tea masters and collectors because of the tea cake’s highly distinguishable, unembellished appearance that resembles a cow pie: it has a thick round middle, an edge that looks like the back of a loach, and slightly bumpy surfaces.

The 1997 & 1998 batches kept to the style and taste of 1996. The production of this series was discontinued after year 1998, however, due to difficulty of raw material acquisition. It was sold out in the market in 1999.

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.

Yun Pin Hao Jiu Lu Puer Tea Series is the very first Puer Tea brand Purple Cane created. The tea cake is made of leaves harvested from the large-leaf varietal tea trees that grow in Xishuangbanna areas, Yunnan province, China. All batches were kept for ageing in Malaysia.

The 1996 Jiu Lu Yun Jian Raw Puer Tea became a classic favourite among tea masters and collectors because of the tea cake’s highly distinguishable, unembellished appearance that resembles a cow pie: it has a thick round middle, an edge that looks like the back of a loach, and slightly bumpy surfaces.

The 1997 & 1998 batches kept to the style and taste of 1996. The production of this series was discontinued after year 1998, however, due to difficulty of raw material acquisition. It was sold out in the market in 1999.

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.

It has been 30 years since Purple Cane began cultivating its tea business. To commemorate this journey, we are introducing the 'Purple Label', which has matured beautifully into a premium tea with a wonderfully rich flavour, thanks to the extended storage. It is named as such to pay tribute to the vintage 'Red Label' teas.

Raw leaves were harvested from trees of the broad-leaf species from the contamination-free, zero-pollution high-altitude tea plantation in Yunnan province, China. The sun-dried green leaves underwent the traditional steamed-and-compressed process. The finished tea cakes were placed in Purple Cane's storage in Malaysia at the beginning of 2000.

Having undergone natural ageing over time, the tea has transformed into an exquisite beverage that is full-bodied and mellow. 'Purple Label' is steeped in history and culture, creating not just values but also a legend. It is a befitting icon of Malaysian Storage Puer.

Commemorating Purple Cane's 30th anniversary, 2017

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.