Lancang Ancient Tea 2013 Zilong Round Raw Pu-erh Cake is made from rare purple bud tea leaves grown along the Lancang River basin in Yunnan. Known locally as “Zilong,” this unique variety features naturally purple young leaves that appear like a sea of violet during harvest season, earning the name “Purple Dragon Burning the Sky.” Historically prized as a tribute tea, Zilong symbolizes auspicious fortune and noble elegance. Harvested before the Beginning of Spring, when the tea’s internal compounds are at their richest, the fresh leaves are traditionally sun-dried and carefully hand-processed. The finished tea displays tightly rolled, uniform strips with a deep aroma. When brewed, it yields a bright, clear liquor with a distinctive, penetrating fragrance and layered flavor. The taste is bold, full-bodied, and smooth, with a strong returning sweetness and lingering aftertaste — a prized selection for tea connoisseurs and collectors.
