{"product_id":"2005-chuncheng-yi-wu-chun-jian-yiwu-spring-bud-cake-400g-puerh-raw-tea-sheng-cha","title":"2005 ChunCheng \"Yi Wu Chun Jian\" (Yiwu Spring Bud) Cake 400g Puerh Raw Tea Sheng Cha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tea is crafted from early spring tea buds from the Yi Wu tea region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tight and neat young buds and tiny leaves age into a dark brown color, showcasing a meticulous aging process.\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 2005 · Sheng (raw) puerh · 400g cake · ChunCheng\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea liquor is clear and bright, indicating high quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt offers a soft mouthfeel complemented by a resilient flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike the impactful strong taste characteristic of Bu Lang tea or most teas from the Meng Hai region, this tea possesses a more subtle inner strength that is gradually released in the aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe light to medium bitterness and astringency can be attributed to the high ratio of buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tea excels in hui gan (returning sweetness) and saliva production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lingering aftertaste is quite impressive and memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly recommended for tea enthusiasts, or “Tea Drunkers.”\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. Experiment with your pour, your pace, and the season; the same leaf tastes different on a rainy day. The goal is the skill to brew it well whenever, wherever.\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\u003eGive it air, coolness and dryness; keep it out of the sun and clear of potent odors (spices, smoke). For multi-year aging, paper or unglazed clay lets the tea breathe in a way sealed plastic never will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally stored in Guangzhou, the tea has been carefully aged to enhance its unique characteristics.\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. 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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