2012 紫芽單株1800年 - 散茶 1800 Year Old Purple Bud Single Tree Loose

Key Information 

Place of Origin：Heshangsi 

Weight：10g each

Overall Experience：Has strong young gushu characteristics  (tropical fruity, sweet aromatics along with an oily and rich mouthfeel) Strong body feel

Vintage：2012 Spring

“This afternoon, while going through the warehouse, I came across a box containing some of our finest single-tree teas.

Inside were four large bags of single-tree tea. One of them was from an 1,800-year-old purple-bud ancient tea tree from Heshangsi(和尚寺).

Stored since 2012 spring, I immediately brewed some for a tasting.

After 14 years of transformation, the liquor has developed a beautiful ruby-red hue. The infusion is exceptionally rich and full-bodied, with an abundance of natural pectin that gives it remarkable texture and depth.

Its flavor is strikingly reminiscent of Phoenix Dancong and top-grade Wuyi rock tea.

In fact, when ancient-tree raw Pu-erh is aged under extremely dry conditions, its flavor can evolve dramatically. It goes far beyond orchid fragrance—at times revealing lush floral and fruity aromas together with a distinct rocky minerality, and even the honeyed peach fragrance associated with insect-bitten teas.”

Tony Chen
May 21, 2026, at Sanhetang