{"product_id":"2017-xiaguan-dong-fang-zhi-zhu-bu-lang-gu-shu-oriental-pearl-bulang-old-tree-iron-cake","title":"2017 XiaGuan \"Dong Fang Zhi Zhu - Bu Lang Gu Shu\" (Oriental Pearl - Bulang Old Tree) Iron Cake 357g Puerh Shou Cha Ripe Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eIts old-tree (gu shu) leaf from Bu Lang in Meng Hai brings this ripe puerh a thick, full body and a deep, lasting finish. From XiaGuan — a 2017 ripe (shou\/shu) puerh cake in the Dong Fang Zhi Zhu - Bu Lang Gu Shu 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 2017 · Ripe (shou\/shu) puerh · 357g cake · XiaGuan 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 leaf itself shows well-formed threads and an even, dark fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect a clear, red cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e From the first steep the taste is mellow. Once the leaf opens up, expect hints of plum in a sweet and rich cup. Each round shows a slightly different side of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel \u0026amp; body:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the mouth it feels full-bodied, smooth and mellow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The aftertaste brings a returning sweetness (hui gan) and a long finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e improving your tea experience; it rewards slower brewing and is a good next step after your first few ripe puerh teas.\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 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\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\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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