{"product_id":"2008-xiaguan-du-ling-feng-sao-distinguished-454g-puerh-raw-tea-sheng-cha","title":"2021 XiaGuan \"8663\" Cake 357g Puerh Shou Cha Ripe Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 357g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Puerh Shou Cha (Ripe Puerh)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormula Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e 1986 Classic Recipe (8663 Designation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduction Facility:\u003c\/b\u003e XiaGuan Tea Factory (Designated by suffix \"3\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe \"8663\" recipe is a legendary, time-tested pillar within XiaGuan's ripe Puerh portfolio, continuously adhering to the golden blending proportions established in 1986. The third digit \"6\" denotes the core grade of the raw material (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"234\"\u003eCha Jing\u003c\/i\u003e). Utilizing Grade-6 tea leaves as the structural backbone achieves an optimal material balance: the leaves are thick, robust, and rich in soluble polysaccharides, yielding a highly coordinated aromatic profile and deep texture, free from the thinness often found in younger bud grades. This classic formulation represents an industry benchmark for exceptional cost-to-performance utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe dry compression exhibits a perfectly rounded, uniform cake geometry pressed to moderate tightness, allowing for excellent airflow stability during aging. The individual leaves are thick, well-proportioned, and display a healthy, reddish-brown hue. Decades of recipe refinement deliver a bold, concentrated ripe aroma with pronounced aged transformation markers (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"366\"\u003eChen Yun\u003c\/i\u003e). The brewed liquor is heavy, dense, and visibly viscous, coating the palate with a silky, rich thickness. The flavor profile is structurally defined by a soft, glutinous sweetness (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"557\"\u003eRuan Nuo\u003c\/i\u003e), a smooth and velvety mouthfeel, and a clean, refreshing returning sweetness (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"645\"\u003eGan Chun\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLiquor Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e A deep, concentrated, vibrant red-brown (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003eHong Nong\u003c\/i\u003e) with absolute structural clarity and visual gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003e Creamy, thick, and viscous with a distinct fine-grained smoothness (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"77\"\u003eRou Ni Xi Hua\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGongfu Brewing Protocol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eTo effectively break down the dense compression of this XiaGuan compression and properly release the heavy, sweet, and glutinous variables without producing bitterness, a high-heat, steady-pour Gongfu method is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVessel Selection:\u003c\/b\u003e A thick-walled Yixing Zisha (purple clay) teapot—specifically styles crafted from \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"100\"\u003eZi Ni\u003c\/i\u003e (purple clay) or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"123\"\u003eDuan Ni\u003c\/i\u003e—is highly recommended. The high heat retention of thick clay helps sustain the elevated water temperature required to fully penetrate the Grade-6 material, while its porous nature rounds off any residual post-fermentation storage notes, enhancing the pure aged sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTea-to-Water Ratio:\u003c\/b\u003e 7–8 grams of tea to 100–120 ml of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/b\u003e 98°C to 100°C (208°F to 212°F) rolling boil. Harder or boiling-hot water is mandatory to drive out the deep soluble elements within the compressed leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Awake\/Rinse Phase (Critical Variable):\u003c\/b\u003e Execute \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003e2 rapid flash rinses (3–5 seconds each)\u003c\/b\u003e. Because it is a factory-produced ripe Puerh with thick leaves, a dual rinse is necessary to completely wash away micro-dust and fully awaken the compressed leaf cells. Discard all rinse water. Allow the damp leaves to sit in the covered, hot teapot for 30 seconds before the first official infusion to let the steam expand the leaf matrix evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInfusion Sequence:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInfusions 1–3:\u003c\/i\u003e Steep for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003e5 to 8 seconds\u003c\/b\u003e. Pour completely. These early extractions showcase a striking, deep red-brown liquor with an immediate wave of pure ripe woodiness and a thick, comforting mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInfusions 4–7:\u003c\/i\u003e Maintain a steady pour, steeping for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003e10 to 15 seconds\u003c\/b\u003e. At this phase, the Grade-6 leaves unfurl completely, driving peak viscosity, soft glutinous sweetness (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"173\"\u003eRuan Nuo\u003c\/i\u003e), and a deeply soothing, smooth texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubsequent Infusions (8+):\u003c\/i\u003e Systematically extend each pour by adding \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003e10 to 20 seconds\u003c\/b\u003e (e.g., 30s, 50s, 70s) to continuously extract the underlying sweet, clean finish. This material is highly resilient and will sustain its sweet output across numerous infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KingTea","offers":[{"title":"Sample 7g","offer_id":31334810615911,"sku":"","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Individual Cake","offer_id":31334810648679,"sku":"","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stack (5pcs)","offer_id":31334810681447,"sku":"","price":532.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/7883\/7863\/files\/10008_e9697cf0-0f4d-41cf-9a16-00a4e11af03d.jpg?v=1781235627","url":"https:\/\/kingteamall.com\/en-cn\/products\/2008-xiaguan-du-ling-feng-sao-distinguished-454g-puerh-raw-tea-sheng-cha","provider":"King Tea Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}