Elephant on Pause 2026 Spring Bada Raw Puer
Price range: $6.50 through $175.00
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Description
This tea comes from a forest garden with a clean environment near Zhanglang village in Bada mountain. Sitting in the stretch between the Bulang mountain range and Jingmai, Bada teas borrow a bit from both neighbors. A pleasant floral fragrance is layered over a mineral quality and pleasant bitterness/kuwei, giving it a balanced character.
Compared to teas from deeper in the Bulang range, Bada teas are noticeably more approachable. The kuwei (pleasant bitterness) is there, but without leading the dance too much. Made from old tree material, the soup is smooth, with plenty of depth and texture.
This tea represents a solid value with good ageing potential, as our 2023 pressing already shows strong development.
$0.17-0.26/gram
Picking Period: April 1-6
Region: Zhanglang, Bada, Yunnan
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5 reviews for Elephant on Pause 2026 Spring Bada Raw Puer
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Alen D –
One of the more approachable raw puerh I’ve had in a while. First few cups were very clean and light, with mild notes of bamboo, sorrel and roasted peanuts. Later the tea developed more of a character, bringing a distinct mineral profile followed by light bitterness and salivation. I’ve poured a part of each steep into a mug and drank it after I was done with steeping in the gaiwan. In the mug, the tea presents itself as quenchable with a slight drying mineral, roasted peanut and bamboo impression. Empty pitcher had a distinct hops note and the wet leaf at some point had a nice lychee note that just wouldn’t extract into the cup.
mineralitea (verified owner) –
Got a cake sample of this tea. Fresh, green and umami. A bright sweetness when cooled, almost sugary, supported by good minerality. 4.5 stars.
kris –
Id give 4.9
It is very interesting tea.
It starts sweet but later hits with nice bitterness. A bit like lemon zest- very pleasant.
It ends with nicely balanced flavour and it goes the distance.
Definitely worth it
Grim_Steeper (verified owner) –
Aroma: Wet forest with a sweet, earthy character.
Texture: Has a nice body to it, with a smooth, coating mouthfeel that lingers.
Taste: Smooth and sweet, with a fresh mineral quality. What I particularly enjoyed was how the tea kept transforming throughout the session, revealing different nuances from steep to steep.
Body sensation: Uplifting and clear-headed, while still leaving me feeling relaxed and chilled.
Overall: A very enjoyable tea with a lovely combination of sweetness, freshness and evolving character. The changing profile throughout the session was definitely the highlight for me.
Alexandra Verville-Paris –
Quite a hairy liquor. It smells more than it actually tastes. A spicy side develops over the brews. A perfect companion to a book.
// Smell: Delicate flowers, artisanal body soap, fresh morning air, farm, humid hay, green herbaceous notes, zest, fruit salad.
// Texture: Tingling on the tip of the tongue, creamy thick texture, cold coating on the cheeks and teeth.
// Taste: Mushroom cream soup, dry herbaceous notes, herb madeleines, wet sand, butter candy.
// Body sensation: Heat, silence, concentration, building energy, tired eyes, neutrality.