About 2010 King of Pu-erh Raw Tea Cake 357g

Our 2010 King of Pu-erh Raw Tea Cake uses sun-dried Shaiqinmao tea leaves (Yunnan big-leaf variety) from trees that have been cultivated in the Yiwu Mountain area for over 500 years.

Unlike other Pu’er raw teas, which can have a rough mouthfeel, the taste is very gentle, mellow and sweet. Tasting the tea carefully, a very delicate lotus aroma emerges. Since it has been aged over several years, it also has a very special, mellow Chen fragrance. The tea soup is a pure and clear, apricot yellow colour.

Appearance & Taste

Unlike other Pu’er raw teas, which can have a rough mouthfeel, the taste is very gentle, mellow and sweet. Tasting the tea carefully, a very delicate lotus aroma emerges. Since it has been aged over several years, it also has a very special, mellow Chen fragrance. The tea soup is pure and clear, apricot yellow colour.

Taste: Bitter, Floral, Fruity, Sweet

Brewing Guide

Tea Cup

2 teaspoon(s)

100°C (125ml)

3-4 mins

Enjoy!

Glass

4 tsp

100°C (250ml)

3-4 mins

Enjoy!

Teapot

8 tsp

100°C (500ml)

3-4 mins

Enjoy!

Kongfu Style

For simple glass vessel / teapot brewing:

You can brew less tea leaves with more hot water for longer brewing time. Use 2 teaspoons of the tea for 125ml teacup, 4 teaspoons for 250ml glass or 8 teaspoons for 500ml teapot. Using 100°C hot water to infuse tea leaves for around 3-4 minutes. Re-steep for around 6-7 times. Adjust it according to personal taste.

For Gongfu Style: (Recommend using (Yixing) Clay Teapot and Gaiwan)

-Detailed processes:

Warm the Gaiwan/tiny teapot with hot water; discard the water afterwards
Add 1g Pu’er tea for every 50ml of water (recommend 7g-10g tea leaves, adjust by personal taste)
Pour hot water (100 °C) into the clay teapot / Gaiwan, tilt it, slowly rotating it two times and quickly discard the water (this step is for waking up tea leaves and stimulating the special aroma of the Pu’er tea)
Refill clay teapot/Gaiwan with hot water
Infuse tea for around 10s – 20s for first brew, extending extra 20s infusion time for the following brew.
Pour the steeped tea into serving cup and divided into small teacups and serve
Repeat 8-15 times depends on personal taste.

Origin

The Yiwu tea area is one of the most famous tea plantations in Yunnan province. The raw material of this Yiwu Pu’er raw cake is made from tea comes from the Yiwu Mountain area. The altitude of Yiwu Mountain here is between 656 meters and 2,023 meters. The large differences in altitude differences are very large which leads to two typical climate characteristics – warm and humid weather; it is also often foggy and rainy. The land of it is fertile, most of it is laterite，latosolic red soil and yellow earth soil, formed through the action of tropical subtropical monsoons. The soil is slightly acidic, and the pH value of it is between 4.6 and 6.5. The soil nutrient accumulation is fast, and decomposition and utilisation are also very quick. The soil organic matter content of it is 4.6% or more, and the deep of soil humus is thicker than 5 cm.

The history of Yiwu Pu’er can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty. Unlike the other Pu’er raw teas, which who has strong irritative have a rough bitterness and puckery in the mouthfeel, the taste of Yiwu Pu’er of it is very gentle, soft, mellow and sweet. Mild A mild, level of pleasant bitterness at the first sip transforms into a lingering, sweet aftertaste within 20-30 seconds. Tasting the tea carefully, it has a hint of a very delicate plum and honey aroma emerges. Since it has been aged for over four years, it also has a very special Chen fragrance. The tea soup is bright yellow, nearly golden.

Origin: Yunnan

9 reviews for 2010 King of Pu-erh Raw Tea Cake 357g

Rated 5 out of 5

Daniel F. – 30/06/2026

Very mellow for a raw pu’erh, almost creamy. The lotus aroma is there if you pay attention. Makes me want to try more aged teas.
Rated 5 out of 5

Sophie K. – 23/06/2026

This aged pu-erh surprised me with how smooth it was, none of that harshness you sometimes get. Sweet, almost like stone fruit, with this incredible lingering fragrance that just keeps evolving in your mouth.
Rated 5 out of 5

Oliver T. – 09/06/2026

The colour alone is stunning, this deep amber that catches the light. There’s an earthy depth mixed with something almost fruity, maybe stone fruit? It evolves as it cools. Really interesting tea, nothing one dimensional about it.
Rated 5 out of 5

Marcus T. – 12/03/2026

Surprisingly gentle for a raw puerh. The mellowness really comes through after all those years of aging. No harshness whatsoever, just smooth sweetness that builds as it cools.
Rated 5 out of 5

Ethan G. – 15/12/2025

This 2010 Pu-erh raw tea cake is so mellow and sweet with a delicate lotus aroma really smooth for aged pu-erh.
Rated 4 out of 5

Jaxon – 24/03/2021

Probably the best introduction to Pu-Erh teas I could recommend. This gives you a taste of an authentic, traditional variety without being overpowering.
Rated 5 out of 5

Ava – 04/02/2021

I’m not sure why this tea is called the King of Pu-erh raw teas but it does have a very refined quality that makes for a very satisfying experience overall.
Rated 5 out of 5

Sarah K. – 15/12/2020

A beautiful tea to view in the cup, with an equally beautiful, characteristic taste. You can tell it’s been thoughtfully aged to perfection
Rated 5 out of 5

Sonny B. – 05/08/2020

After being aged for several years, most Pu-erh raw tea can be too strong, but this tea is soothing and fragrant