Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake · Man Maidui Ancient Tree 2020 · 5.29oz/ 150g

In the ancient borderlands of Southwest China lies the secluded village of Manmaidui, also known as the “Village of Silver Pheasants.”Once an essential stop along the historic Tea-Horse Road, this village is where silver pheasants roam freely among the homes, and old-growth tea trees encircle the settlement—a shared ecological sanctuary where rare wildlife and ancient tea trees thrive side by side. The villagers here are born in the deep mountains, living in near isolation from the outside world for generations. Tea has long been the foundation of their livelihood.Their animistic beliefs instill a profound reverence for every living being. It is precisely this reverence that has allowed ancient tea trees to flourish in an environment embraced by seas of clouds and dense forests.Grown by nature alone, these trees are gifts from the mountains and the wild. Among all things, the Blang people regard trees as the most sacred.As a people defined by tea cultivation, their ancient tea trees and old-growth gardens stand close to the village—making these trees vital objects of worship.When tea can support one’s livelihood and survival becomes less arduous, and when football becomes a passion that fills life with possibility, the villagers of Manmaidue return to inner peace:They channel their passion into playing better football and pour their hearts into every leaf of tea they process. Manmaidue belongs to the Bada region of the New Six Great Tea Mountains and sits firmly within the “sweet tea” flavor profile.Like their lives today, the tea is fragrant on the palate, with a sweet aftertaste that becomes increasingly smooth, rich, and lingering. It is like enjoying a piece of fruit candy—sweetness that lasts for hours—a result of centuries of natural nourishment in the wild mountains. Nurtured by cloud-wrapped forests, the tea carries a unique aroma:Dry leaves and empty cups both release deep, long-lasting fragrance.Every cup holds a scent that touches the soul, transporting you effortlessly into the flower-filled mountain wilderness. The humble tea farmers, with their sincere hearts and hopeful spirits for the future, craft teas that are sweet, full-bodied, and aromatic.The liquor is naturally sweet—soft, delicate, with a quick-returning and long-lasting aftertaste.The layers of flavor are rich, and the lingering charm profound. The people of Manmaidue continue the traditions of their ancestral beliefs.As descendants of the “Pu people,” the people of tea, they guard the natural treasures passed down through generations. With their cultural faith, Pu heritage, and deep love for their homeland,they present to the world—Manmaidui.