{"product_id":"2006-yangpinhao-yang-pin-bing-cha-yp-cake-tea-premium-quality-award-guangzhou","title":"2006 YangPinHao \"Yang Pin Bing Cha\" (YP Cake Tea - Premium Quality Award - Guangzhou International Tea Expo) 357g Puerh Ripe Tea Shou \/ Shu Cha","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is a premium-quality offering from YangPinHao, notably recognized with the Premium Quality Award at the 2016 Guangzhou International Tea Expo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tea is crafted using select materials from the ancient Six Famous Tea Mountains within the renowned Yi Wu tea region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cake itself is tightly and neatly pressed, featuring threads that have beautifully aged to achieve a magnificent appearance.\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 2006 · Ripe (shou\/shu) puerh · 357g cake · YangPinHao\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen brewed, it yields a clear, bright liquor with a rich, dark hue. The flavor profile is defined by a luxurious thickness, smoothness, and mellow depth. It features an appealingly low level of bitterness, allowing a sweet, lingering aftertaste to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e everyday drinking at home or at work; newcomers will find it approachable.\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 twice with boiling water, then cover and let the leaves rest 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. Ripe 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). For long-term aging, paper or clay containers breathe better than sealed plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally stored in Guangzhou, this award-winning Puerh is highly recommended for all Shou Puerh tea lovers seeking an exceptional and refined aged experience.\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. The tea inside is unaffected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KingTea","offers":[{"title":"Sample 7g","offer_id":46777403113702,"sku":"KTM-46777403113702","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g","offer_id":46777403146470,"sku":"KTM-46777403146470","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":46777403179238,"sku":"KTM-46777403179238","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":46777403212006,"sku":"KTM-46777403212006","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Individual Cake","offer_id":46777403244774,"sku":"KTM-46777403244774","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Stack (7pcs)","offer_id":46777403277542,"sku":"KTM-46777403277542","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/7883\/7863\/files\/2006-yangpinhao-yang-pin-bing-cha-yp-cake-tea-premium-quality-award-guangzhou-internationa.jpg?v=1792224176","url":"https:\/\/kingteamall.com\/products\/2006-yangpinhao-yang-pin-bing-cha-yp-cake-tea-premium-quality-award-guangzhou","provider":"King Tea Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}