{"product_id":"2003-kangti-high-aroma-ripe-pu-erh-mini-square-bricks-500g-aged-shou-puer-康堤普洱方砖","title":"2003 Kangti High-Aroma Ripe Pu-erh Mini Square Bricks – 500g Aged Shou Puer 康堤普洱方砖","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2003 Kangti High-Aroma Ripe Pu-erh Mini Square Bricks – 500g 康堤普洱方砖\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-aged 2003 Yunnan \u003cstrong\u003eripe Pu-erh \/ shou puer\u003c\/strong\u003e made from arbor large-leaf tea and pressed into compact mini square bricks. The high-aroma style combines mature fermented depth with the convenience of individually portioned small bricks, making it easy to brew aged Pu-erh without breaking apart a full-size cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe Pu-erh \/ Shou Puer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan arbor large-leaf tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mini square tea bricks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. brick size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8cm across × 1.5cm thick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal net weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste \u0026amp; aroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquor is deep, smooth and mature with a pronounced aged-tea aroma, warm woody notes, soft dark sweetness and a rounded mouthfeel. The long storage period gives the tea a settled character with very little sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use roughly 6–8g in a 120–150ml gaiwan or small teapot. Split a mini brick if necessary. Brew with 95–100°C \/ 203–212°F water, rinse briefly, then begin with a 10–15 second infusion and extend later steeps gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday teapot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use about 5g per 300ml of boiling water and steep for 3–4 minutes. Re-steep several times, increasing the time as the compressed tea opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to drink\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aged ripe Pu-erh works especially well after meals, during the evening or as a steady everyday tea for cooler weather. The compact bricks also make it convenient for office storage and travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with roasted nuts, dates, dark chocolate, sesame pastries, mooncake, dim sum, roast meats or mushroom dishes. Mature woody and caramel-like flavours pair especially well with the tea’s smooth aged profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the mini bricks in a clean, dry, ventilated and odor-free place away from direct sunlight and excess humidity. A tea tin, ceramic jar or dedicated tea box works well for keeping the aged aroma clean and stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea-room styling \u0026amp; gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small paper-wrapped bricks create a strong vintage Chinese tea-house look when arranged in a celadon bowl, dark timber tray or glass tea jar. They fit naturally into \u003cstrong\u003eNew Chinese, Zen, wabi-sabi and collector-style interiors\u003c\/strong\u003e and are easy to include in aged-tea tasting sets or premium gift boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this raw or ripe Pu-erh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is ripe Pu-erh \/ shou puer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat year is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much tea is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e500g in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow large is each mini brick?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 2.8cm across and 1.5cm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep, smooth and mature with woody aged-tea depth, soft sweetness and a rounded finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a tea knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually not for serving. The mini bricks are already compact portions, though a tea pick can help if you want to split one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"500g Pack – Mini Square Bricks","offer_id":62658723151953,"sku":"CZ-PUER-KANGTI-2003-500G","price":40.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/2003-kangti-high-aroma-ripe-puer-mini-bricks-500g-01.jpg?v=1789705713","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/2003-kangti-high-aroma-ripe-pu-erh-mini-square-bricks-500g-aged-shou-puer-%e5%ba%b7%e5%a0%a4%e6%99%ae%e6%b4%b1%e6%96%b9%e7%a0%96","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}