It is not uncommon to find some Ya Bao tea leaves blended into tea cake. Usually, the Ya Bao leaves only cover part of the surface of the tea cake, which make up about 5% of the entire tea cake. Tea cakes compressed entirely of Ya Bao tea leaves exist, but they are very expensive and usually made on special pre-order.

Ya Bao is known for its special cooling properties and regular consumption can help to lower blood pressure. Unlike other Pu'er teas, Ya Bao tea leaves do not benefit much from aging and the age peaks at around 2-3 years old. It is ready for drinking now.

Ya Bao taste is very special and unique. The aroma of this tea is full of flowery sweetness and a subtle hint of vanilla. It is unlike any other Pu'er teas that we have tasted before. The taste is flowery and has a pleasant rose-like sweetness.

Exquisite. Don’t miss this. Some of the most beautiful bud=sets I have ever seen. Unique rose and citrus flavor, really exceptional. Not what I would think of as a puerh, much more refined. If you want to try something really new, this is it.

paul (12/10/2007)

With a colour of 1st spring morning dew , and an aroma redolent of Silk Road journeys past and the fair young maidens met along the way. Round and round with a long spicy viscous finish.

Michael (3/19/2008)

What a fantastic tea. Brews to a pale gold colour with a strong nose. The nose reminded me of roses and in the backgroung a slight pine needle scent. The taste is a full creamy roundness which fill the whole mouth. The taste lingers for about 20 minutes. This is totally different from any other Puerh I have ever tasted and I would recommend this tea to anyone.

Rod (11/7/2007)

the second shipment for me. i love this tea get it when you can.

ryan (10/24/2007)

this tea is really, really good. even smelling the dried tea leaves brought peace and clarity to my mind. this tea smells a bit musty (as it should), also with the smell of rose flowers. can infuse it many times. drinking this tea really took me someplace special.

tim (10/21/2007)

nothing like other puerh. very acurate description, sweet, complex, and very beautiful and exotic tea leaves

Sergio (10/4/2007)

oh my god this tea is amazing. light fresh yet fruty and complex hint of appercott. the liqure is light yellow.

ryan (10/3/2007)

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