Product Specifications
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Name: 2009 XiaGuan "Mei Hua" (Plum) Cake (生态梅花饼)
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Producer: XiaGuan Tea Factory
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Year: 2009
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Type: Raw puerh (Sheng Cha)
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Weight: 125g
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Material & Form: High-altitude ecological raw arbor leaf material, pressed into a compact 125g small cake shape using traditional XiaGuan compression.
Flavor & Sensory Profile
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Aroma: Signature XiaGuan subtle pine-smoke note transitioning into aged wood, warm spice, and faint dried plum sweetness after years of dry storage aging.
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Liquor & Texture: Clear orange-amber tea liquor with a thick body and resinous mouthfeel.
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Taste & Finish: Initial direct bitterness that rapidly resolves into persistent sweetness (hui gan) and salivation (sheng jin), leaving a lingering plum-like fruitiness and deep throat resonance.
Brewing Guidelines
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Teaware: Yixing Zi Ni teapot or dense clay vessel to smooth out age notes and maintain high heat; porcelain gaiwan for maximum aroma clarity.
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Water Temperature: 100°C.
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Method: 1–2 quick flash rinses to open the tight compression. Steep short (5–10 seconds) for early rounds, increasing infusion time as leaves unroll. High overall infusion endurance.
