{"product_id":"2024-chenshenghao-bing-dao-miao-xiang-bingdao-fine-flavor-357g-puerh-raw-tea-sheng-cha","title":"2024  ChenShengHao \"Bing Dao Miao Xiang\" (Bingdao Fine Flavor) 357g Puerh Raw Tea Sheng Cha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe leaf comes from Bing Dao on the western slope of Meng Ku, Lin Cang, which is known for crystal-clean sweetness, softness and a cool, lasting throat feel. Still young, sheng like this usually shows its character plainly. \"Bing Dao Miao Xiang\" (Bing Dao Fine Flavor) is ChenShengHao's 2024 sheng (raw) puerh, sold here as a 357g cake.\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 2024 · Sheng (raw) puerh · 357g cake · ChenShengHao 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 357g cake. Look for well-formed threads and visible buds in the dry leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the cup it is golden yellow, as is usual for young sheng.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early on you get only a light bitterness and slight astringency. The middle steeps bring out floral and fruity notes, with a balanced taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel \u0026amp; body:\u003c\/strong\u003e The body comes across as smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e It leaves easy salivation and a long finish.\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 beginner 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 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 the leaves once with boiling water and let them rest, covered, for 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. Sheng 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. The tea inside is unaffected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KingTea","offers":[{"title":"Sample 7g","offer_id":45620546044134,"sku":"KTM-45620546044134","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample 30g","offer_id":45620548436198,"sku":"KTM-45620548436198","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Individual Cake","offer_id":45620546076902,"sku":"KTM-45620546076902","price":859.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/7883\/7863\/files\/2024-chenshenghao-bing-dao-miao-xiang-bingdao-fine-flavor-357g-puerh-raw-tea-sheng-cha.jpg?v=1792223413","url":"https:\/\/kingteamall.com\/zh\/products\/2024-chenshenghao-bing-dao-miao-xiang-bingdao-fine-flavor-357g-puerh-raw-tea-sheng-cha","provider":"King Tea Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}