LOT: 127
A Piece of Extremely Rare and Fine 'Shuang Shi Tong Qing Hao' Pu-er Tea Cake (Early Five Color Flag), 1920-1928
ESTIMATE:HK$ 800,000 - 1,500,000
年份:1920-1928年
工序:生茶
茶廠:同慶號茶莊
倉儲:乾倉
數量:一片
總重量:約314g
Tong Qing Hao was founded in the first year of the Qianlong reign (1736), deriving its name from the celebration of a new emperor's enthronement. The headquarters is located in Shiping, while the factory is situated in Yiwu. After processing tea leaves in Yiwu, they were sent back to Shiping, where they were either sold or stored in warehouses for aging. "Shuang Shi Tong Qing" carries forward the superb craftsmanship of the early Tong Xing Hao teas and is regarded as a masterpiece. In comparison to "Long Ma Tong Qing," this particular lot exhibits a stronger aroma and tea characteristics, making it unanimously recognized by collectors as one of the best Hao Grade Pu-er. Tong Qing Hao has built a great reputation over its two hundred-year history. Known for their meticulous selection of only the finest tender tea buds with delicate white tips from Yang Chun, their production and craftsmanship are unparalleled. This dedication has earned them the prestigious title of "Yiwu Yang Chun Tea."
In 1915, Tong Qing Hao Tea House was recognized as the premier tea producer in Yunnan, with an annual production of approximately 500 to 600 dans of tea. Their teas were highly sought after and exported to destinations such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Siam, and Malaysia. In 1920, Tong Qing Hao introduced a redesigned inner flyer consisting of two lions as a measure to combat counterfeiting. Prior to 1920, Tong Qing Hao Tea House used a flyer featuring a square base design depicting a horse, dragon, and pagoda. However, due to the prevalence of counterfeit teas, they made the decision to change the design. The current design consists of two variations, one featuring a five-color flag and the other featuring a blue-sky-white-sun flag.
This particular lot is an early version that displays a flyer with a five-color flag, representing the national flag used during the period from the 1920 to 1928. The tea cake is round in shape, with a wide surface area, and weighs approximately 314g per piece. After aging for over a century under dry storage, the tea has developed a robust and long-lasting flavor, making it a rare and exceptional selection.