LOT: 124
A Piece of Red Mark Pu-er Tea Cake, Circa 1950s
ESTIMATE:HK$ 680,000 - 900,000
Year: Circa 1950s
Category: Raw Pu-er Tea
Origin: Menghai Tea Factory
Storage: Mild Dry Storage/ Natural Storage
Quantity: A Piece
Total Weight: Approx. 378g
The tea cake is in original packaging, and has been aged in a normal to slightly dry condition. The taste is gentle yet rich, with abundant layers and aftertaste. 1950s Red Mark Pu-er was first made by the Fo Hai Tea Factory in the 1940s, using large and robust wild tea leaves from Menghai region and vintage compression techniques. Apart from its milestone historical value, its quality also stands out among modern Pu-er teas.