Nan Nuo Shan Ya Kou Zhai 南糯山丫口老寨 sheng Pu Er tea

Nan Nuo Shan Ya Kou Zhai 南糯山丫口老寨

Ya Kou Zhai - Single Tree Spring 2014 / Packet (7 grams)
$98.00
$98.00
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Nan Nuo Shan Ya Kou Zhai 南糯山丫口老寨 sheng Pu Er tea
  • Nan Nuo Shan Ya Kou Zhai 南糯山丫口老寨 sheng Pu Er tea
  • Nan Nuo Shan Ya Kou Zhai — the brewed liquor
  • Nan Nuo Shan Ya Kou Zhai — brewed in a gaiwan
  • Nan Nuo Shan Ya Kou Zhai — dry leaves
  • Nan Nuo Shan Ya Kou Zhai 南糯山丫口老寨 sheng Pu Er tea
  • Nan Nuo Shan Ya Kou Zhai — the brewed liquor
  • Nan Nuo Shan Ya Kou Zhai — brewed in a gaiwan
  • Nan Nuo Shan Ya Kou Zhai — dry leaves
Nan Nuo Shan Ya Kou Zhai 南糯山丫口老寨

Nan Nuo Shan Ya Kou Zhai 南糯山丫口老寨

$98.00
$98.00
VintageYa Kou Zhai - Single Tree Spring 2014
Size

This tea belongs to the Sheng Pu tradition.

Ya Kou Zhai - Single Tree 2014: Notes of sugar-infused grape seed oil. The entire batch of this vintage is harvested from one single tea tree that can produce 30-40 pounds of fresh leaves during tea season. Single Tree Pu Ers are a rare treat, as harvesting and crafting need optimal conditions. 
Tea Drunk ReserveThe best vintage of each tea.
Ya Kou Lao Zhai is a highly sought-after village for Pu Er on Nan Nuo Shan. Our teas from this village come from the old village (Lao Zhai) where the trees are 200-600 years old. We particularly enjoy the full-bodied but gentle floral notes this terrior gives.
artsy shot of tea tree
Nan Nuo Shan Ya Kou Zhai 南糯山丫口老寨

The Three Pillars · 南糯山丫口老寨

Place · terroir

Ya Kou, Nan Nuo Shan, Meng Hai, West of Lan Cang River, Xi Shuang Ban Na, Yun Nan Province, China (~1600-1700m elevation)

Plant · cultivar

Heirloom, ancient Gu Shu tea trees

Craft · type

Pu Er Sheng Cha

Nan Nuo Shan Ya Kou Zhai 南糯山丫口老寨

In the cup

This vintage

Ya Kou Zhai - Single Tree Spring 2014

Notes of sugar-infused grape seed oil. The entire batch of this vintage is harvested from one single tea tree that can produce 30-40 pounds of fresh leaves during tea season. Single Tree Pu Ers are a rare treat, as harvesting and crafting need optimal conditions.
Teas from the west of the Lan Cang River are typically known for their more forward, robust, and substantial profile. Nan Nuo Shan is mainly known for its weighty mouthfeel and subdued aroma. Ya Kou Lao Zhai is especially full-bodied, with gentle floral notes.

The making

Ya Kou is made of Qun Ti Da Ye Zhong (Heirloom Large Leaf) material. Pu Er making follows a typical green tea process; that's why it is academically classified as a sun-dry green tea. Pu Er picking is usually one bud with two or three leaves. After resting in the shade to lose some moisture, high temperature is applied in a large batch. Because the enzymes are not fully deactivated, the tea can keep aging. During shape making, the leaves are rolled into string shape before being spread under strong sun to dry. Aggressively intense sun is the most preferred in Pu Er making.
Nan Nuo Shan Ya Kou Zhai 南糯山丫口老寨

How to brew

Brewing instructions for Nan Nuo Shan Ya Kou Zhai 南糯山丫口老寨

History & significance

Ya Kou means three-way fork, and Lao Zhai means old village. Pu Ers are typically named after the location where they are grown, hence this tea being named Ya Kou Lao Zhai. This village shares a tea tree lot with Ban Po Lao Zhai and Shi Tou Zhai. It is home to some beautiful ancient tea trees.

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