LOT: 207
Two Pieces of 'Tong Xing Hao' Xiang Zhiqing Pu-er Tea Cake, Circa 1920s
ESTIMATE:HK$ 1,100,000 - 1,800,000
年份:1920年代
工序:生茶
茶廠:同興號茶莊
倉儲:乾倉
數量:兩片
總重量:約295g, 307g
Tong Xing Hao was established in 1732 and was one of the earliest tea houses in Yiwu. It has grown to become a renowned large-scale tea house with a peak production of up to 500 dan annually. The Chinese Tea Museum holds a brick tea from the Guangxu period with the seal inscription "Made by Xiang Zhiqing" on the front and Manchu characters on the back. This indicates that Xiang Zhiqing was a tribute, showcasing its exceptional quality.
The inner ticket reads, "Specializing in Yiwu Yibang Mansong Top Quality White Tea Buds". These tender tea buds of top-tier quality are selected from a region that annually produces 100 loads of tribute tea. Mansong tea is renowned for its smooth and balanced taste with no bitterness and a refreshing yet lingering aroma, making it one of the finest teas among Pu-er teas.
This lot belongs to the early period and comes with an inner ticket featuring slightly blurry red characters due to the passage of time. The tea cake is intact and exceptionally thick, with high quality Mansong tender golden buds. It has been stored in dry conditions for over a hundred years, and the aroma and taste of the tea are outstanding. After being well-preserved in a dry warehouse for over a century, the tea has developed an excellent aroma and flavor through aging.