The centuries-old tea trees (gushu) of Lunan mountain have forged the leaves of this Shengpu, after a mild and balanced winter. With Spring 2026, these big and lush leaves have bloomed, carrying all the richness that the roots of ancient tea trees get from the soil of Yunnan.
For over three centuries these tea trees have been silently growing in the natural forest of Lunan mountain, cared by generation of local ethnic minorities people. Season after season, trees have built strength and shaped a personality that now pours into every cup.
The first infusion opens a memory of wild flora, where spontaneous flowers bloom scattered on a hidden mountain meadow. Harmony and brightness explode through the senses, where layers of botanical notes dance and build a deep complexity. With the aftertaste comes a powerful Qi, flowing through the body with vivid clarity.
Balanced and energetic, our Lunan Sheng Pu’er embodies both freshness and depth. Its evolving character hints at the years to come, promising even greater complexity with natural aging.
The optimal weather and environmental conditions of 2026 climate, allowed these leaves to grow with gentle sun and consistent fog. The good balance of sunny days that preceded and followed the harvest time, allowed the leaves to store less catechins and produce more aminoacids, translating in less astringency and more fragrance in the taste of the tea. Moreover, the Yunnanes traditional sun-drying of tea leaves was flawless, gifting all our Yueguangbai and Pu'er tea with a long ageing life and great maturing potential.
For more informations about 2026 harvest, read our insightful tale of this season.
Farmed, harvested, processed, and distributed by Eastern Leaves.
Plantation altitude: 1850 meters
Origin: Lunan Mountain, Xishuangbanna, Southwest Yunnan
Harvest: early Spring 2026
Pressed on: June 06th 2026
Storage: avoid heat, light, and moisture.
Infusion Parameters
EASTERN BREWING
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 20 ml of water
Rinse: before starting the infusion, rinse the leaves with a very fast washing in order to let them rehydrate and release a more intense brew. Gently cover the leaves with boiling water and pour it after a few seconds.
Brewing time: Begin with a 10-15 second brew. Increase with each successive brew as needed.
Water temperature: 100°C
Number of brews: 10-12
WESTERN BREWING
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water
Brewing time: 2-3 minutes
Water temperature: 100°C
COLD BREW
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water
Brewing: put the tea leaves in room temperature water and steep for 3-4 hours, or in the fridge for 6-7 hours. Filter the liquor and drink within 24 hours.
