2015 Material Bingdao Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh Bamboo Pillar – 500g 冰岛古树小龙柱

2015 Material Bingdao Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh Bamboo Pillar – 500g 冰岛古树小龙柱

A distinctive Yunnan raw Pu-erh / sheng puer made from 2015 Bingdao ancient-tree autumn material and shaped into a compact 500g tea pillar. Wrapped in natural bamboo shell, the format combines traditional presentation with practical storage and a strong collector-style visual.

Tea type: Raw Pu-erh / Sheng Puer
Tea material year: 2015
Origin: Bingdao, Mengku, Lincang, Yunnan
Tea style: Ancient-tree raw Pu-erh
Format: Compressed tea pillar in bamboo wrapping
Net weight: 500g

Taste & aroma

The liquor is clean, sweet and aromatic, with a soft floral-honeyed profile, clear mountain freshness and a lingering returning sweetness. Several years of rest have rounded the sharper edge of young sheng while preserving the lively structure associated with Bingdao-style raw Pu-erh.

How to brew

Gongfu: Break off 6–8g with a tea pick and use a 100–150ml gaiwan or small teapot. Brew with 95–100°C / 203–212°F water. Start with an 8–12 second infusion and extend later steeps gradually.

Everyday teapot: Use around 4–5g per 300ml of hot water and steep for 2–3 minutes. Re-steep several times, adding time as the compressed tea opens.

When to drink

This tea works especially well from late morning through the afternoon. Its mellowed age makes it suitable for longer gongfu sessions, comparative tastings and relaxed weekend drinking.

Food pairing

Pair with pear, white peach, lightly roasted nuts, almond pastries, steamed dumplings or mild cheeses. Delicate foods allow the tea’s sweetness and floral-mountain character to stay clear.

Storage & aging

Keep the pillar in a clean, dry, ventilated and odor-free environment away from direct sunlight and excess humidity. The bamboo shell can remain part of the presentation, while the tea should stay protected from strong kitchen odors and moisture.

Tea-room styling & gifting

The natural bamboo wrapping and vertical 珍藏品 presentation make this one of the more sculptural formats in a New Chinese, Zen, wabi-sabi or collector-style tea room. Display it upright beside Yixing clay, stoneware or pale timber. The 500g format also makes it a substantial gift for serious Pu-erh drinkers.

FAQ

Is this raw or ripe Pu-erh?
This is raw Pu-erh / sheng puer.

Does 2015 refer to the tea material?
Yes. The tea is presented as using 2015 Bingdao ancient-tree autumn material.

How much tea is included?
500g.

Is the bamboo part of the tea?
No. The bamboo is the traditional outer presentation and storage wrapping.

What does it taste like?
Clean and sweet with floral-honeyed aroma, mountain freshness and a lingering returning sweetness.