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Put the lid on and let the leaves rest for about 10 minutes to open up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep for 10–15 seconds for the first rounds, adding about 5 seconds each round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into a sharing pitcher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe. Sheng puerh resteeps well for many rounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat these as starting points rather than fixed rules. Try high or low pours, fast or slow, and brew in different seasons to find the method that suits you. Brewing the same tea well in any year, season, weather or place takes practice, and that skill is the real goal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the cake ventilated, cool and dry, away from sunlight and strong odors (kitchen spices, smoke). 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With a cozy capacity of around 110cc, this teapot is ideal for the solitary tea enthusiast or for sharing a meticulously crafted brew with a close companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis teapot is crafted from a special blend known as the No.1 factory Recipe Dark Mud, a composition renowned for its depth of color and robust quality. The dark mud is accentuated with specks of gold, reminiscent of a starry night sky, adding a touch of elegance and refinement to the teapot's aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Wen Ren Piao,\" translating to \"Literati's Flair,\" reflects the intellectual and artistic pursuits of the literati class, while the \"Shi Piao\" shape—reminiscent of a stone ladle—combines geometric simplicity with functional beauty. The result is a teapot that is not only a vessel for brewing tea but also a representation of scholarly taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery \"Wen Ren Piao - Shi Piao\" teapot comes with a certificate of authenticity, issued by the author, ensuring its provenance and the artisan's commitment to quality. 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Crafted by the respected Master Ding Yaohong, this teapot is a testament to the timeless art of Chinese Gongfu tea-making. With a capacity of approximately 110CC, it is perfectly sized for personal use or for sharing a pot of tea with a close friend, ensuring that each cup is infused with the full spectrum of the tea's flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material of this teapot, \"Zhao Zhuang Zhu Ni\" (Red Mud from Zhao Zhuang village), is highly sought after for its rich, vermilion hue and excellent heat retention properties. It contributes not only to the visual appeal of the teapot but also enhances the brewing process, allowing the tea to develop a complex profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our evaluation of the \"Ai Li Xing,\" we consider several essential aspects:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: The teapot's form is evaluated for its symmetry and balance. Its robust, curvaceous body is checked for any imperfections in alignment, ensuring that it sits perfectly poised. The color of the Zhao Zhuang Zhu Ni clay is assessed for its authenticity and natural sheen, while the scent of the clay should be pleasantly earthy, indicative of its natural origins. Any odors from packaging can be addressed by cleansing methods that include boiling water or brewing tea within the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate from Author\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each of these teapots bears the signature stamp of Master Ding Yaohong, which sets it apart from mass-produced items. These marks can be found on the certificate of authenticity, the bottom of the teapot, the inside of the lid, and the underside of the handle. 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This delicately sized teapot, with an 80ml capacity, is perfect for those who seek to indulge in the rich flavors of tea, one personal cup at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Si Ting,\" which translates to \"Thinking Pavilion,\" is a nod to the thoughtful contemplation that accompanies tea drinking. It is expertly crafted from the rare and sought-after \"Zhao Zhuang Zhu Ni\" mud, a type of Zhuni clay known for its vibrant reddish hue and smooth finish. This raw ore clay, sourced from the renowned Zhao Zhuang area, is prized for its ability to conduct and retain heat, ensuring that the tea's temperature is maintained throughout the brewing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teapot features seven water flowing holes, ensuring a quick and even pour that is as precise as it is graceful. 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On the elevation of above 1600m in Nan Nuo tea mountain(南糯山), here has national original forest called GuoYouLin(国有林) . When I went there first time in spring of 2018 year, I was totally astonished by the well preserved natural environment and forests there. (Photos taken at that time are attached in most below). Here is far from places where people live. In fact, people live far below this national forest. This makes these tea trees be well protected along with other trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDry tea leaf is fragrant, long and strong. A pity that the unique and floral like fragrance only appears on newly processed tea leaf has turned to weaker and weaker, though I try my best to preserve that in my warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter I come back from there, I reordered some of this tea to charge my stock. And to observe the aging process and well learn about tea from there, I take some of these Mao Cha to be pressed into disc cake with each weight of 200g. And some has been left here to be sold as Mao Cha. Then everyone can have their own comparison. And I hope not just me but other tea lovers can learn more from this tea and this tea region in Nan Nuo mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrength in Cha Qi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018 · Sheng (raw) puerh · 200g cake · KingTeaMall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf everything goes smoothly, I hope everyone can have a try on new tea of next spring even on sample. The sweet taste near sugar cane not just come from hui gan(one kind of aftertaste when bitterness retreats) but also can be felt when sip tea liquid. The bitterness withdraw from mouth very soon. Astringency is on a low level but can be felt. Saliva producing time lasts long. Because this is pure tea leaf from one individual little tea region and single season, the stage of taste changing along with each infusion can be easily felt too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Also I think this is a kind of tea could be recommended to new comers.Richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100°C (212°F), fully boiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreheat the vessel; add around 5g per 100ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne rinse to open the leaves, then a covered rest of about 10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep 10–15 seconds at first, adding ~5 seconds per round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways pour out completely into a fairness cup before drinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep steeping — sheng rewards patience with many rounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are guidelines to start from, not rules to obey. 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When BoYa was playing zither, occasionally ZiQi came by and attracted by the melody and directly pointed out when the melody was describing towering mountain or babbling stream. So ZhiYin(知音, understanding melody) is used for describing bosom friends from then on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tea was made from spring tea materials of Gu Shu(old tree) and wild tea both from BanPen(班盆 where belongs to Ban Zhang tea area, also called one of five Ban Zhang villages) .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording ratio of tea buds and attached with obviously white tea hairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich tea liquid with golden like yellow color, clean and clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBitterness is rich because of ancient tea tree mixed with bitter content from wild tea also from Bu Lang tea region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100g\/pcs, 5pcs\/tong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018 · Sheng (raw) puerh · 100g cake · KingTeaMall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique aroma from dry tea leaves from ancient tea tree with refreshing mountain flavor and wild tea floral flavor. Strong tea threads tightly curled together with sleek like smoothness and brightness on surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAstringent and some spicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehui gan comes fast with momentum lasting long time and deep into throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaliva producing is on high level and comes like waves one after another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTea flavor spreads into mouth and deep into gap between teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrong Cha Qi makes mind clear and breath smooth and clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e improving your tea experience. Take your time with it — a good choice once you are no longer a drinker new to puerh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e rolling boil, 100°C (212°F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse teaware with hot water; use roughly 5g of tea for each 100ml of vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive the leaves one quick rinse, then cover and rest about 10 minutes to wake them up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin with 10–15 second steeps, lengthening each by about 5 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecant fully into a sharing pitcher each time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy — good sheng keeps giving for many infusions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this as a starting point, not a fixed formula. Play with pour height and speed, and notice how the tea answers in different weather and seasons. Learning to brew one tea well anywhere, anytime is the real craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place with gentle airflow, out of direct light and away from strong smells such as cooking spices or smoke. If you plan to age it for years, breathable paper or clay storage suits puerh better than airtight plastic. Kept in dry storage, which preserves a cleaner, brighter character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuangZhou dry storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot every cake shows these, but they can occur, especially in teas with more years of storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBamboo powder (zhu fen):\u003c\/strong\u003e a natural sign of traditional bamboo-husk packing. In Guangdong's warm, humid climate, tiny bamboo insects can make their home in the husk, nibbling the husk and cotton paper wrapper while leaving the tea itself untouched. What they leave behind is a fine powder, seen only on certain teas and more often on aged ones. 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Also it locates in the central tea area of Yi Wu, and because of that it has been well known before many other tea regions which also belong to Yi Wu tea category. Another reason is the tough and rare mountain roads there make these central tea regions like MaHei easier to develop and collect tea materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tea is made from 2018 year spring gushu tea materials of MaHei.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sub village of MaHei village, please refer to map below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018 · Sheng (raw) puerh · 200g cake · KingTeaMall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the softness and fragrance are classical characters on this tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBitterness and astringency are on low level even hard to notice that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e improving your tea experience. Brew it attentively and follow how it changes; a natural step up for a drinker new to puerh who wants to go further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100°C (212°F), fully boiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreheat the vessel; add around 5g per 100ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne rinse to open the leaves, then a covered rest of about 10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep 10–15 seconds at first, adding ~5 seconds per round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways pour out completely into a fairness cup before drinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep steeping — sheng rewards patience with many rounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are guidelines to start from, not rules to obey. 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In Guangdong's warm, humid climate, tiny bamboo insects can make their home in the husk, nibbling the husk and cotton paper wrapper while leaving the tea itself untouched. What they leave behind is a fine powder, seen only on certain teas and more often on aged ones. It is harmless to hygiene; a few strokes with a clean toothbrush or soft brush before brewing is all it takes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea oil spots:\u003c\/strong\u003e yellowish spots may appear and can come from natural tea oils. They are not a flaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorn wrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e small tears or holes in the cotton paper may happen during storage and handling. 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So I tried to purchase one tong including 5pcs of 200g cake for reselling also can be taken as my own consumption tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong and strong tea threads. Yellow like dark color because of aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelatively loosely compressed, so the inner side of the tea also aged very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2009 · Sheng (raw) puerh · 200g cake · KingTeaMall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter has been aging for 9 years till now in spring of 2018, it has obvious fermented tea flavor and effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnique dry puerh tea flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTea liquor is rich and comes with strength and thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBitterness is left on some level but weak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAstringency is minor and still can be felt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehui gan(sweetness) comes soon from aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSalivation is on a good level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLingering fragrance collaborates with various mouth feeling makes me feel near tea drunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e everyday drinking without fuss. Suitable for first-time puerh drinkers as well as regular sheng drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully boiling, 100°C (212°F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm the pot and cups, then add about 5g of leaf per 100ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the leaves once with boiling water and let them rest, covered, for about 10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep the first rounds for 10–15 seconds, adding about 5 seconds with each round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour every steep into a fairness pitcher before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe. Sheng puerh resteeps well for many rounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat these as starting points rather than fixed rules. Try high or low pours, fast or slow, and brew in different seasons to find the method that suits you. Brewing the same tea well in any year, season, weather or place takes practice, and that skill is the real goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the tea ventilated, cool and dry, away from sunlight and strong odors (kitchen spices, smoke). 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