{"product_id":"2022-xiaguan-7-kong-que-bu-lang-shan-7-star-peacock-bulang-mountain-cake-400g-puerh-ripe","title":"2022 Xiaguan \"7 ⭐- Kong Que - Bu Lang Shan\" (7 Star - Peacock - Bulang Mountain) Cake 400g Puerh Ripe Tea Shou \/ Shu Cha","description":"\u003cp\u003eBu Lang leaf gives this ripe puerh a thick, full body and a deep, lasting finish. From XiaGuan — a 2022 ripe (shou\/shu) puerh cake in the 7 Star - Kong Que - Bu Lang Shan 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 2022 · Ripe (shou\/shu) puerh · 400g cake · XiaGuan Tea Factory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompression \u0026amp; dry leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is pressed into a 400g cake. The leaf itself shows well-formed threads and visible buds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the cup it shows a red color, clear and bright throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e From the first steep the taste is mellow and soft. Further into the session the cup stays rich and balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel \u0026amp; body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect a thick, smooth, soft mouthfeel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The finish is calm and rounded rather than sharp.\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 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\u003eRinse the leaves twice, then cover and rest about 10 minutes to let them open.\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 — ripe puerh 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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