Chen Yuan Hao
Aged & Rare
Ancient Puerh Tea
A CENTURIES-OLD TEA RITUAL
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For centuries, puerh has been aged like wine, gifted like champagne, and auctioned like art — in Asia.
Now, we introduce the rarest and most revered puerh teas to the West.
The Experience
"A good puerh session doesn't just taste different. It feels different."
In Chinese culture, Qi is the life force that flows through all living things. Chen Yuan Hao puerh is one of the rare plants traditionally believed to influence Qi — calming the body, bringing clarity, or creating warmth. This is why tea has been central to ceremony, meditation, and conversation in Asia for centuries.
Chen Yuan Hao Discovery Box
What's in the Box
Three rare puerh teas from the mountains where the finest puerh has been produced for centuries.
Each reveals a different expression of flavour, depth, and Qi.
01
Gentle Introduction
The Refined Blend
2016 Nian Nian You Yu
Sweet, ethereal, and beautifully balanced. A blend of Yiwu and Yibang — a thick, silky texture with gentle sweetness and refined Qi. The perfect introduction to authentic puerh.
SweetThickEthereal
02
The Heritage
The Ancient Tree Tea
2007 Yiwu Chawang
A historical landmark tea from ancient Yiwu trees, some over 700 years old. Exceptionally pure, with deep flavour and a powerful calming Qi that lingers long after the last sip.
700 Yr Old TreesCalming QiLegendary Tea
03
The Discovery
The Mountain Magic
2025 Tianmenshan
Sourced from Heaven's Gate Mountain — strength, depth, aroma, and powerful Qi rarely associated with Yiwu. A bold and complete expression of modern puerh.
Strong & DeepPowerful QiAging Potential
Traditional Gongfu Teaware
The kit includes a traditional gaiwan and 3 tasting cups - the classic tools used for centuries to brew puerh. This method allows the same leaves to be infused many times, revealing new flavours with every pour. Everything you need to begin.
The Brand
Chen Yuan Hao
Founded in Yunnan, the historic birthplace of puerh, CYH sources leaves from ancient tea trees and produces teas designed to age and evolve over decades.
Each tea carries the signature qualities that define great puerh: provenance, patience, and the ability to transform over time.
Chen Yuan Hao – Yunnan origin

The Collection

What Awaits Beyond the Discovery Box

The discovery box is your introduction. Beyond it lies one of the most distinguished catalogues of aged and rare puerh available in Britain.

2007 Yiwu Chawang

The Pinnacle

2007 Yiwu Chawang

Ancient tree blend from the 6 Famous Mountains — extraordinary taste, remarkable Qi, considerable depth and refined strength.

£800

2016 ChaWangShu

The Elegance

2016 ChaWangShu

Top garden in Gua Feng Zhai's primeval forest, 1,050–1,450m altitude — golden liquid, rich in aroma and mellow in taste, with a powerful aftertaste.

From £80

2023 TianMenShan

The Heritage

2023 TianMenShan

After BoHeTang, the most exciting newly discovered Puerh area in the last 10 years — brutal smooth strength and extraordinary ChaQi.

From £16

2024 YiBang

Tribute Grade

2024 YiBang

A uniquely sweet ancient tree from Yibang — powerful, deeply calming ChaQi and impressive durability.

From £8

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Our Expert
Paolo Maffei
Paolo Maffei has spent over a decade travelling to farms in Yunnan, tasting and cataloguing more than 3,000 vintage teas. He is one of the most respected puerh specialists in the UK, the person serious collectors turn to when they want to understand what they’re drinking.
Every tea in our Chen Yuan Hao collection has been personally selected by Paolo.
Paolo Maffei – CYH Puerh Expert
For Partners
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We work with a small number of carefully selected partners across the UK and Europe – venues, hosts, and brands who want to offer something thoughtful, premium, and distinctive.
Because many of our teas are produced in small quantities and become increasingly rare over time, we limit the number of partners we work with.
Those interested in exploring a partnership are invited to get in touch to see whether there is a good fit.
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