{"product_id":"2000-laotongzhi-yi-wu-shan-ye-sheng-yiwu-wild-leaf-cake-357g-puerh-sheng-cha-raw-tea","title":"2000 LaoTongZhi \"Yi Wu Shan Ye Sheng\" (Yiwu Wild Leaf Cake) 357g Puerh Sheng Cha Raw Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe leaf comes from Yi Wu, which is known for a resilient, full character that is low in bitterness and astringency, with honeyed, floral sweetness and strong aging potential. The \"Yi Wu Shan Ye Sheng\" is made from wild-growing leaf, so expect a less uniform, more individual character than plantation tea. After years of natural storage in Guangzhou, Yi Wu sheng like this may show a deeper, more mellow side, though results depend on how it was kept. From LaoTongZhi — a 2000 sheng (raw) puerh cake in the Yi Wu Shan Ye Sheng line.\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 2000 · Sheng (raw) puerh · 357g cake · LaoTongZhi Tea Factory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompression \u0026amp; dry leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tea comes as a 357g cake. The dry leaf shows large, robust leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the cup it is typically amber to orange-amber for sheng of this age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Across the session the cup stays rich. The flavor shifts a little from steep to steep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel \u0026amp; body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect a smooth, rounded body rather than a sharp one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect a slow, lingering sweetness rather than a sharp hui gan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\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. 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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