LOT: 127
7 Pieces of Gam San Lau Red Mark Pu-er Tea Cake, Circa 1950s
ESTIMATE:HK$ 4,500,000 - 8,000,000
年份:1950年代
工序:生茶
茶廠:佛海茶廠/勐海茶廠
倉儲:乾倉
數量:一筒七片
總重量:約2420g
Among the Pu-er teas stored at Gam San Lau, Red Mark Pu-er is the most iconic. Known for embodying the essence of Hao Grade Pu-er, Red Mark Pu-er was crafted when traditional tea houses were closing, allowing old artisans to pass down their skills. With the advantage of using quality materials from state-run tea factories, it represents a perfect blend of timing and craftsmanship. In the past, Hong Kong tea houses often removed the outer packaging for storage and sales, resulting in many Red Mark Pu-er being sold without wrapping paper.
This lot is an extremely rare collectible, preserved in a dry warehouse and presented in its original packaging and bamboo shell. The packaging showcases bold prints, characteristic of early printing techniques. Recognized as the ancestor of Yin Grade Pu-er, it features high-quality Yiwu large golden leaves with distinct notes of orchid and wild camphor.
After 70 years of aging, it reveals a rich and complex flavor with a lingering sweetness. The unique storage conditions and the storied history of Gam San Lau Red Mark Pu-er, especially in its rare original packaging, significantly enhance its value and investment potential, earning it the title of "a drinkable antique."
This lot is an extremely rare collectible, preserved in a dry warehouse and presented in its original packaging and bamboo shell. The packaging showcases bold prints, characteristic of early printing techniques. Recognized as the ancestor of Yin Grade Pu-er, it features high-quality Yiwu large golden leaves with distinct notes of orchid and wild camphor.
Gam San Lau opened in 1928 alongside Lu Yu Tea House and quickly gained fame for its excellent tea. In the 1960s, it moved to a four-story building that included a tea warehouse sourcing Yunnan Hao Grade and Yin Grade Pu-er for sale, contributing to the legendary status of Gam San Lau.