Year: Circa 1950s or Before
Category: Raw Pu-er Tea
Origin: Menghai Tea Factory
Storage: Dry Storage
Quantity: 3 Pieces
Total Weight: Approx. 344g, 352g, 338g
Produced by state-owned factories, early Red Mark benefited from having obtained control over raw material selection, making it incomparable to tea cakes from private tea merchants. Using only the finest wild Yiwu tree leaves, with a rigorous bud-to-leaf ratio and higher grade, the tea cakes have a much stronger and more assertive flavor than other Red Mark Pu-er. This lot is considered the "Big Tea Cake" version, with a diameter of 20-21cm. The paper is made from hand crafted long-fiber cotton and features hand printed bold characters, indicative of the early production style. The preservation is excellent in dry storage; the tea cakes remain in a complete round shape, with slight signs of insect damage on the packaging. Their weight is close to the original state, with three pieces weighing 352 grams, 344 grams, and 338 grams, respectively. This collection comes from a seasoned Pu-er tea connoisseur who entered the market early on and includes a full range of early Red Mark Pu-er. Due to their exceptional aging quality. the tea has an intense complexity of flavors with a lasting sweetness. Making them quite rare and highly valuable for collectors.