Year: Circa Late 1980s
Category: Raw Puer Tea
Origin: Menghai Tea Factory
Storage: Absolutely Dry Storage
Quantity: A Piece
Total Weight: Approx. 356g
Charity Auction Initiative Ms. Brigitte Lin Chinghsia, renowned for her exceptional performances, is a legendary figure across the Greater China region and internationally. Since retiring from acting, she has achieved notable success in literature. In recognition of her contributions to arts and culture, the University of Hong Kong awarded her the honorary degree of Doctor of Social Sciences. Last year, she received a special tribute award for her significant cultural impact on the global Chinese community. Ms. Lin has long been devoted to philanthropy and the promotion of public welfare. Most recently, she supported the Charles Kao CUHK BEAT AD Service, a collaboration between The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Charles K. Kao Foundation. This initiative aims to raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease, offering free screenings for Hong Kong residents to help identify early symptoms. It also provides professional follow up care to slow disease progression, bringing meaningful support to patients, families, and caregivers. In support of this important cause, L&H Auction is proud to present an extraordinary auction lot: an 88 Pu-er tea cake signed by Ms. Lin. All proceeds from the sale of this lot will be donated directly to the initiative, and no buyer's premium will be charged. Collectors are warmly invited to take part in this charitable effort while celebrating the enduring heritage of Chinese tea culture. This lot has been exceptionally well preserved in absolute dry storage and comes personally signed by Ms. Brigitte Lin. The 88 Pu-er is a legendary tea, widely recognized as a pioneer in dry storage Pu-er and a cherished favorite among tea enthusiasts and collectors. Produced by Menghai Tea Factory in the late 1980s, it quickly gained acclaim from Hong Kong tea merchants and has retained its reputation for more than three decades. Its distinct dry storage has cultivated a refined plum aroma unique to this vintage. This charity auction lot beautifully reflects the connection between an iconic cultural figure and a historic tea. Ms. Lin's passion for Pu-er, renowned for its health benefits, continues to influence and inspire tea culture today. Offered by L&H Auction, this one of a kind piece will be sold with no buyer's premium, and all proceeds will be donated to support the Charles Kao CUHK BEAT AD Service.