1996 Raw “Sheng” Loose leaf Yiwu Tong-Qing-Hao- 1oz

1996 Yiwu Tong-Qing-Hao – Aged Sheng Puer (Loose Leaf)
Carefully Selected | Rare & Resonant | 1996 Vintage

For those who know Puer, you understand how rare it is to find one that truly sings. I’m incredibly picky when it comes to Sheng—and this one struck a perfect chord.

Harvested in 1996 and sourced from the famed Yiwu region, this loose-leaf Tong-Qing-Hao carries the essence of time in every steep. First aged in the humid embrace of Hong Kong and Yunnan, then slow-aged for over a decade in the dry, stable air of Taiwan—this tea has been patiently tended, layer by layer, until it came into full expression.

What unfolds in the cup is a deep, glowing red liquor. The mouthfeel is smooth and silky, opening gradually into rich, earthy layers—old forest, soft leather, hints of camphor and mineral stone. Each infusion reveals something new, like turning pages in a weathered book of old mountain tales.

But what truly sets this one apart is the chi—the presence, the lift. It meets you gently, elevates, and holds you there, steady and clear. No jitter, no crash. Just a clean, balanced energy that lingers in the body and spirit alike. A true marker of well-aged Sheng.

For the serious tea drinker or the quiet contemplative—this tea is a gift of depth, clarity, and connection.