(Hong Kong, May 17, 2026) — "Yunpufa", the Pu'er tea brand under Tianda Group, has further established its presence in the international auction market. Two of its top-tier tea products, "Yunpufa Banzhang Pu-er Tea Cakes" and "Yunpufa 21193 Pu-er Tea Cakes (Blue Ticket)", were selected for the 2026 Hong Kong L&H Spring Antique Pu'er Tea Auction. The two teas sold for HK$210,000 and HK$90,000 respectively, winning the appreciation from attending tea connoisseurs and collectors.
High Barriers to Entry Highlight Market Recognition
"Collecting tea is like collecting gold." Antique Pu'er tea has become a significant asset in the collector market due to natural consumption, irreplicability, and its cross-generational cultural value. L&H Auction, a leading international auction platform for antique Pu'er tea, traditionally showcases renowned Numbered Teas, Imprinted Teas, Classic Seven Sons Cakes, and Rare Loose-leaf Teas. The participation of the relatively new brand "Yunpufa" in this auction demonstrates the market's full recognition of its raw material selection, craftsmanship, character, and overall quality.
Image 1：Auction Posters for "Yunpufa Banzhang Pu-er Tea Cakes" and "Yunpufa 21193 Pu-er Tea Cakes (Blue Ticket)"
Image 2： "Yunpufa 21193 Pu-er Tea Cakes (Blue Ticket)" Auctioning
Successful Sales Reflect Quality and Aging Potential
"Yunpufa 21193 Pu-er Tea Cakes (Blue Ticket)", made from ancient large-leaf tea trees in the authentic Yi Wu region, offers an elegant aroma and rich, multi-layered flavor. It sold for HK$90,000. "Yunpufa Banzhang Pu-er Tea Cakes", crafted from spring tea harvested from ancient trees over 100 years old in Lao Banzhang, features thick and sturdy leaves, rich internal substances, strong taste, and a long-lasting aftertaste. It sold for HK$210,000. Both lots received active bidding during the auction. "Yunpufa 21193 Pu-er Tea Cakes (Blue Ticket)", in particular, attracted significant collector interest due to its strong future aging potential.
Advancing Tea Culture and Industry Recognition
In recent years, China has actively promoted "tea as the national drink," driving Chinese tea culture onto the global stage. As a representative Pu'er tea brand, "Yunpufa" has received multiple accolades, including the Hong Kong Emerging Brand Awards and several Tea Expo Gold Awards. Its successful entry into the L&H Antique Pu'er Tea Auction marks a new milestone for the brand in the high-end collector market.
A "Yunpufa" spokesperson commented, "the results of this auction confirm the market's recognition of Yunpufa teas. We insist on using raw materials from century-old ancient tea trees in Yunnan's core production areas, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern scientific warehousing to ensure every cake balances excellent aging potential with quality stability. In the future, we will continue to uphold strict raw material standards and consistent production techniques to provide tea lovers and collectors with premium Pu'er tea products."
Auction Item Information for Reference
"Yunpufa Banzhang Pu-er Tea Cakes"
Year: 2019
Category: Raw Pu-er Tea
Storage: Absolutely Dry Storage
Quantity: A Stack (5 Pieces)
Total Weight: Approx. 1047g
"Yunpufa 21193 Pu-er Tea Cakes (Blue Ticket)"
Year:2021
Category: Raw Pu-er Tea
Storage: Absolutely Dry Storage
Quantity: A Stack (7 Pieces)
Total Weight: Approx. 2809g
About Yunnan Pu'er Tea Developments Limited
Yunnan Pu'er Tea Developments Limited (Yunpufa Company) is a Yunnan-based wholly-owned subsidiary of Tianda (China) Limited. It is primarily engaged in the investment and development of Pu'er tea business.
Based in Yunnan Province, the place of origin of Pu'er tea, Yunpufa Company leverages the essence of the earth and the agglomeration of mastery techniques to carry out research and development as well as sales and promotion of Pu'er tea products including the traditional Pu'er tea series "Chinese Dream Tea you in 2049", "Intermediate Aroma Tea you in Beautiful Times", "Good Fortune Tea you in a Happy Life", health-preserving Pu'er tea, FMCG Pu'er tea and others. Based on inheritance and innovation, the company aims to establish a brand-new marketing system, forging the new brand of Pu'er tea "Yunpufa", actively promoting Pu'er tea culture and endeavoring to foster Pu'er tea to become the "National Tea".
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