Pu’er Master – Guo Dan Mint Pond – Mature Tea

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1. Origin – The Birthplace of “Mint Pond” 

• Region: Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China – The heartland of ancient tea trees, famed for its biodiversity and ideal tea-growing climate.
• Specific Grove: “Mint Pond” is a legendary micro-terroir in Yiwu Mountain, known for its rare wild arbor tea trees (some over 300 years old).
• Unique Trait: The leaves naturally carry a cool, minty sweetness (hence the name), a rare characteristic in Pu’er.

2. History – From Hidden Grove to Cult Status

• Early 2000s: Local tea hunters discovered the wild tea trees in Mint Pond’s dense forests.
• 2010s: Gained fame among Pu’er connoisseurs for its distinctive floral-mint aroma and lingering aftertaste.
• Guo Dan’s Mastery: Tea master Guo Dan selects only spring harvest leaves and employs traditional “wo dui” fermentation to craft this ripe (shou) Pu’er, balancing depth and freshness.

3. Cultural Significance – Tea as Living Heritage

① The Art of Terroir

• Mint Pond’s tea embodies “shan yun” (mountain aura) – the taste of its untouched ecosystem.
• Compared to Bordeaux wine, its value lies in single-grove purity.

② Ritual & Meditation

• Ripe Pu’er is prized in Chinese tea ceremonies for its mellow, earthy notes, believed to aid digestion and calm the mind.
• The minty twist adds a modern sensory layer, bridging tradition and novelty.

③ Collector’s Legacy 

• Like fine wine, Mint Pond Pu’er improves with age. Stored properly, it develops richer flavors over decades.
• A symbol of status among tea circles – often gifted or auctioned at high prices.

4. Why Choose Guo Dan’s “Mint Pond” Ripe Pu’er?

✔ Exclusivity: Limited annual yield (under 50kg), hand-processed by a master.
✔ Signature Profile: Silky texture with honeyed sweetness → minty coolness → aged wood finish.
✔ Health & Wellness: Fermented Pu’er is rich in probiotics and antioxidants.

“A sip of Yunnan’s misty mountains.”
This tea isn’t just a drink—it’s a journey through time, terrain, and craft.