Who says beginners can’t appreciate tea? We’ve always believed that as long as the tea is authentic and well-made, anyone can develop the ability to taste its quality and subtle differences. That’s why we created the “Towards the Clouds 向云端” Ancient Tree Pu-erh Tea Sample Set—six carefully selected teas (three raw teas, three ripe teas) designed to help you discover the unique character of each mountain through just a few infusions and experience the beauty of “one mountain, one flavor.”

This set doesn’t chase after famous names like Lao Banzhang 老班章or Bingdao Old Village 冰岛老寨. Instead, it returns to the essence of Pu-erh tea: authenticity, purity, and drinkability. Each tea is sourced from trusted ancient tree gardens in Yunnan that we’ve personally visited and evaluated. With reliable origin, solid craftsmanship, and great value, this collection is ideal for those just starting their Pu-erh tea journey who want to avoid costly mistakes.

One of the reasons I entered the tea industry in the first place was to help my friends avoid the pitfalls of buying and drinking tea. So now, I feel it’s my responsibility to curate something trustworthy for beginners. From the complexity of the tea mountains, I’ve selected six honest and worthwhile teas to help you open the door to Pu-erh with just three raw and three ripe infusions.

Raw Pu-erh Tea

2021 “Kan Ma Qing 看马箐”: Highly aromatic with a full-bodied tea liquor that clearly reflects the depth and maturity of old tree tea.

2022 “Bangwei 邦崴”: Notable for its intense fragrance from small-leaf varietals, with strong wild mountain energy and excellent infusion endurance.

2022 “Qianjiazhai 千家寨”: Prominent cup-hanging aroma with rich floral and honey notes; the taste is mellow, thick, and layered.

Ripe Pu-erh Tea

2017 “Bai Yun 百韵”: Warms the body upon drinking, with a noticeable physical sensation—ideal for women with cold hands and feet.

2019 “Bangwei 邦崴”: Smooth and sweet like rice soup, mellow yet lively—a richly flavored ripe Pu-erh with a delightful finish.

2020 “Wuliang Mountain 无量山”: Thick tea liquor with hints of grain and subtle jujube fragrance; both sweet and rich, exceptionally smooth and easy to drink.