Limited Edition sample set: "twins" - 2003/2004 Chang Tai Heng Feng Yuan Limited Edition. Hong Kong humid storage vs. purely dry storageProduct# 6hcjfy
The current price is valid till the end of August 2013.
Some cake wrappers have bug-bite holes.
Including 2 samples (10 g or 20g). The unit price of 10 g version is a little more expensive than the 20 g version because we usually give more than the specified amount and there is also greater fringing loss before packing when the samples are smaller.
More photos of the tea can be found here. (The guessing game on the blog is still going on. So we won't tell which one in the photo is which storage style. But the samples in the set will be labeled.)
Manager's comments:
1. We focus on dry-stored teas. The Hong Kong humid storage version of this tea is an exception in our store. But we do believe both versions are very good representative of each style, and the tea is overall of very high quality. The manager has tasted 6 versions of this tea (various batches and storage conditions) and selected the favorite dry-stored version and favorite Hong Kong humid-stored version. Everybody has a preference, and these samples may just confirm your existing preference, or lead you to a whole new preference. We are not trying to demonstrate which is better. We regard it as an experience and enjoy both versions.
2. We believe, the best way to compare different storage styles must have following features:
a. The teas of the two storage styles should be of the same quality level (preferably the same tea)
b. The teas of the two storage styles should be of comparable age (preferably the same age)
c. The humid storage version should be proper humid storage (not rotten, smelly or insanitary storage). The dry-storage version should be clean dry storage as well.
In other words, they should be good teas, with good storage, and the two teas should be comparable to begin with.
Teas with all above features are not easy to find. So we think these "twins" are very interesting.
3. This tea was a special edition and was produced only once. The above-linked blog post explains why this tea is a very special version of Chang Tai product. Many people say this tea was produced in 2003 and many others say it was produced in 2004. Hence we put 2003/2004 in the title.
4. The Hong Kong humid-storage version selected here has some light "storage taste," but is among the less humid among this storage style. In Hong Kong humid-storage version, even cakes stored in the same warehouse could have different levels of humidity levels. But overall all the humid-stored cakes have a consistent style and all the dry-stored cakes have a consistent style.
Puerh Sample Set 7, Shu of 9 Years & Above, $9.99
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2012 Burma-China Border Small Cake by Ming Yan Hao
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Production Year |
2012 |
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Production Season |
Spring |
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Production Region Factory |
Yunnan (Burma border) Ming Yan Hao |
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Style |
Sheng |
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Size |
200g, 50g, 15g |
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Price per unit |
$35, $11, $4 |
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Product # |
6hpuerhmyhborder2012 |
circa 1990 Menghai 8972 Brick
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Production Year |
around 1990 |
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Production Season |
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Production Region Factory |
Yunnan Menghai Tea Factory (the factory of Dayi) |
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Style |
Sheng |
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Size |
250g, 50g, 10g |
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Price per unit |
$120, $28, $6 |
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Product # |
6hpuerh8972 |
2010 Yi Ru Chang Flowing Water Sheng
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Production Year |
2010 |
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Production Season |
spring |
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Production Region Factory |
Yunnan Yi Ru Chang |
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Style |
Sheng, blended arbor tree leaves |
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Size |
250g |
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Price per unit |
$60 |
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Product # |
6hpuerh2010yrcfw |
2010 Yi Ru Chang Beautiful Years Shu
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Production Year |
2010 |
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Production Season |
spring |
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Production Region Factory |
Yunnan Yi Ru Chang |
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Style |
Sheng |
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Size |
250g |
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Price per unit |
$45 |
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Product # |
6hpuerh2010yrcby |
2010 Bu Lang Zhang San Arbor Tree Sheng
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Production Year |
2010 |
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Production Season |
spring |
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Production Region Factory |
Yunnan, Bu Lang, Zhang Jia San Dui Ming Yan Hao |
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Style |
Sheng |
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Size |
200g, 10g |
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Price per unit |
$30, $2 |
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Product # |
6hpuerh2010zs |
2011 Meng Song Man Lv Early Spring Arbor Tree Sheng
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Production Year |
2011 |
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Production Season |
spring |
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Production Region Factory |
Yunnan, Meng Song, Da Mang Lv Village Ming Yan Hao |
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Style |
Sheng |
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Size |
100g, 15g |
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Price per unit |
$25, $5 |
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Product # |
6hpuerh2011ml |
2000 CNNP Green Stamp Sheng
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Production Year |
2000 |
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Production Season |
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Production Region Factory |
Yunnan information not available |
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Style |
Sheng |
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Size |
357g, 50g, 10g |
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Price per unit |
$40, $7, $2.50 |
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Product # |
6hpuerhzcly00 |
1998 CNNP 7542 Sheng
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Production Year |
1998 |
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Production Season |
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Production Region Factory |
Yunnan Meng Hai Tea Factory (the tea factory for current Da Yi) |
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Style |
Sheng |
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Size |
357g, 50g, 10g |
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Price per unit |
$80, $14, $3.5 |
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Product # |
6hpuerhzc754298 |
1996 Xia Guan Butterfly Spring Tuo Sheng
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Production Year |
1996 |
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Production Season |
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Production Region Factory |
Yunnan Xia Guan Tea Factory, Butterfly Spring Brand, made for Taiwan market |
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Style |
Sheng |
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Size |
250g, 50g, 10g |
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Price per unit |
$160, $35, $7.5 |
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Product # |
6hxggh9608 |
View more photos and information about this tea...
This tea was made in 1996 for Taiwan market. According to the supplier, leaf material of this tea was from 300 years old arbor tea tree. Although this cannot be physically proved, it is very likely to be true, as indicated by the leaf quality. The tea has been in purely dry storage over the past 15 years and demonstrates features of high quality dry-aged sheng. The flavor is significantly different from that of sheng aged in humid storage. Current price of this tea is based on supplying costs. The price is subject adjustment in the future based on rarity.
The purpose of posting the comments here is not arguing with anybody, but rather making potential buyers aware of various comments before purchases of whole cakes are made.
2007 Lao Lin Cang Silver Tips Tuo sheng
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Production Year |
2007 |
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Production Season |
Spring |
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Production Region Factory |
Yunnan Lao Lin Cang Tea Factory |
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Style |
Sheng |
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Size |
100g, 15g |
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Price per unit |
$15.99, $4 |
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Product # |
6hllcyht2007 |
This tuo is made with leaf material from old arbor tree. Current price of this tea is based on supplying costs.The price is subject to adjustment in the future based on rarity.
2005 Lao Lin Cang Ancient Arbor Sheng
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Production Year |
2005 |
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Production Season |
Spring |
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Production Region Factory |
Yunnan Lao Lin Cang Tea Factory |
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Style |
Sheng |
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Size |
400g, 50g, 15g |
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Price per unit |
$60, $8, $3 |
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Product # |
6hllcgqm2005 |
2009 Li Ming Ba Jiao Ting Yi Wu Old Tree Sheng
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Production Year |
2009 |
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Production Season |
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Production Region Factory |
Yunnan Li Ming Tea Factory |
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Style |
Sheng |
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Size |
357g, 50g, 20g |
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Price per unit |
$35, $6.50, $3 |
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Product # |
6hlmbjtyw2009 |
This tea bears the factory owner's signature on the wrapper to express his special pride on this product.
2010 Huang Ye (Wilderness) Tuo sheng
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Production Year |
2010 |
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Production Season |
Spring |
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Production Region Factory |
Yunnan Da Dian |
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Style |
Sheng |
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Size |
100g, 40g, 10g |
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Price per unit |
$14, $8, $3 |
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Product # |
6hddhy2010
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View more photos and information about this tea...
2002 CNNP French Export 7581 Shu Puerh Brick
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Production Year |
2002 |
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Production Season |
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Production Region Factory |
Yunnan CNNP Kunming Tea Factory |
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Style |
Shu |
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Size |
250g, 50g, 10g |
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Price per unit |
$50, $12.99, $4 |
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Product # |
6hcnnp75812002 |
2005 Guan Zi Zai Sheng Yi Wu Jing Xuan (Premium Choice) Ancient Tea Cake
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Production Year |
2005 |
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Production Season |
Autumn |
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Production Region Factory |
Yunnan, Xishuangbanna, Yiwu Guan Zi Zai |
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Style |
Sheng (Raw) Manually pressed on a traditional stone mill. |
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Size |
400g, 50g |
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Price per unit |
$40, $7 |
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Product # |
6hgzzywjx2005 |
Please see more information of this tea here.
Meng Ku Rong Shi (勐库戎氏)2007 shu puerh loose tea
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Production Year |
2007 |
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Production Season |
Spring |
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Production Region |
Yunnan, Lingcang, Mengku |
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Factory |
Meng Ku Rong Shi |
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Style |
Shu (Ripe) |
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Size |
100g (3.4 oz.) |
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Price per unit |
$7.99 |
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Product # |
6hmkrsshu2007 |
Please see more information of this tea here.
2005 Bu Lang Mountain Big Tree Silver Tip Cake Sheng
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Production Year |
2005 |
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Production Season |
Spring |
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Production Region |
Yunnan, Meng Hai, Bu Lang |
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Factory |
Meng Hai County Bu Lang Village Tea Farmers' Co-op |
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Style |
Sheng |
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Size |
200g, 50g |
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Price per unit |
$40, $12 |
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Product # |
6hblyhb2005 |
2009 Guan Zi Zai Xiao Man Cake Sheng
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Production Year |
2009 |
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Production Season |
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Production Region |
Yunnan |
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Factory |
Guan Zi Zai |
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Style |
Sheng |
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Size |
125g |
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Price per unit |
$25 |
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Product # |
6hgzzxm2009 |
2009 Guan Zi Zai Xiao Man Cake Shu
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Production Year |
2009 |
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Production Season |
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Production Region |
Yunnan |
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Factory |
Guan Zi Zai |
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Style |
Shu |
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Size |
125g |
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Price per unit |
$25 |
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Product # |
6hgzzxmshu2009 |
Mini Shu, pack of 10 (about 4.5 grams each mini tuo)
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Production Year |
2007 |
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Production Season |
Spring |
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Production Region |
Yunnan |
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Style |
Shu (Ripe) |
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Size |
about 45 g (1.5 oz.) 10 x 4.5 g |
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Price per unit |
$4.5 |
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Product # |
6hmini |
Moonlight White
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Production Year |
2010 |
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Production Season |
Autumn |
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Production Region |
Yunnan, Jing Mai |
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Style |
White Tea |
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Size |
1 oz. (28g) |
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Price per unit |
$4.5 |
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Product # |
6iygbjm
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2006 Chang Tai "Ban Zhang"
2012 Ming Yan Hao China-Burma border
circa 1990 Menghai 8972
2010 Yi Ru Chang Flowing Water
2010 Yi Ru Chang Beautiful Years
2010 Bu Lang Zhang San
2011 Meng Song Man Lv
1996 Xia Guan Butterfly Spring Tuo
2007 Lao Lin Cang Silver Tip Tuo
2005 Lao Lin Cang Ancient Arbor Sheng
2009 Li Ming Ba Jiao Ting Yi Wu Old Tree
2010 Wilderness Tuo
2002 CNNP 7581
2005 Guan Zi Zai Yi Wu Jing Xuan Ancient Tea Cake
2007 Meng Ku Rong Shi loose tea shu
2005 Bulang Silver Tip
2009 Guan Zi Zai Xiao Man Sheng
2009 Guan Zi Zai Xiao Man Shu
Mini Shu
Moonlight White

