LOT: 157
A Piece of Ke Yi Xing Pu-er Tea Brick, Circa 1930s
ESTIMATE:HK$ 550,000 - 1,000,000
Year: Circa 1930s
Category: Raw Puer Tea
Origin: Ke Yi Xing Tea House
Storage: Natural Storage
Quantity: A Piece
Total Weight: Approx. 365g
In the 1930s, Ke Yi Xing created the 375g (10 taels) bricks to facilitate transportation, the number "ten" representing wishes for unity, harmony and happiness. These 375g tea bricks are unique in Pu-er tea history, differing from the more common 250g bricks that emerged later. Made from thick and coarse spring harvest leaves, these bricks are often referred to as the "King of Tea Bricks." A red inner ticket is visible, though the text has faded over time and is no longer clearly legible. The brew offers a smooth taste with a chestnut aroma and lingering sweetness, making it highly collectible and valuable.