{"product_id":"2006-mabang-chadao-rui-ma-commemorative-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-1kg-8-000-cake-edition-马帮茶道瑞贡","title":"2006 Mabang Chadao Rui Ma Commemorative Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 1kg, 8,000-Cake Edition 马帮茶道瑞贡","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2006 Mabang Chadao Rui Ma Commemorative Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 1kg 马帮茶道瑞贡京城\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial aged Yunnan \u003cstrong\u003eripe Pu-erh \/ shou puer\u003c\/strong\u003e commemorative cake connected with the historic Mabang Chadao \/ Tea-Horse Road cultural journey to Beijing. This Rui Ma edition was produced as a large-format 1kg cake, with the wrapper marking a total edition of 8,000 cakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe Pu-erh \/ Shou Puer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8,000 cakes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large compressed commemorative cake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste \u0026amp; aroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter extended aging, the tea offers a deep, settled and rounded profile with mature woody character, dark sweetness and a smooth red-brown liquor. The large cake format gives the compressed leaf a strong collector presence while still providing generous drinking volume for repeated gongfu sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu:\u003c\/strong\u003e Break off 7–9g with a tea pick. Use a 120–160ml gaiwan or Yixing-style teapot with 95–100°C \/ 203–212°F water. Rinse briefly, then begin with a 10–15 second infusion. Extend later steeps gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday teapot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use around 5–6g per 300ml of boiling water and steep for 3–4 minutes. Re-steep several times, increasing the time as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to drink\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mature ripe Pu-erh is especially suited to after-meal tea, evening sessions and longer weekend brewing. Its age and large-format character also make it an interesting tea for comparative tastings beside younger shou Pu-erh.\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 savoury mushroom dishes. Richer foods complement the tea’s deep, mellow profile particularly well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the cake in a clean, dry, ventilated and odor-free place away from direct sunlight and excess humidity. Because of its 1kg size, breathable tea paper and a dedicated tea box or large ceramic storage jar are especially useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector display \u0026amp; gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oversized round cake, numbered commemorative presentation and vintage Tea-Horse Road imagery make this especially striking in a \u003cstrong\u003eNew Chinese, collector, study or tea-room interior\u003c\/strong\u003e. Display one wrapped cake on a sturdy timber or metal stand while keeping it away from strong light and kitchen odors. It also works as a substantial milestone gift for serious Pu-erh drinkers.\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\u003e2006.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does one cake weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1kg \/ 1000g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the 8,000-cake marking mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe commemorative wrapper identifies the release as a total edition of 8,000 cakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep, smooth and mature with woody depth, dark sweetness and a rounded finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for display?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The unusually large 1kg format and commemorative artwork make it one of the strongest display pieces in the tea collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"1kg Commemorative Tea Cake","offer_id":62657046806609,"sku":"CZ-PUER-MABANG-RUIMA-2006-1KG","price":196.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/2006-mabang-chadao-ruima-ripe-puer-1kg-01.jpg?v=1789703086","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/2006-mabang-chadao-rui-ma-commemorative-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-1kg-8-000-cake-edition-%e9%a9%ac%e5%b8%ae%e8%8c%b6%e9%81%93%e7%91%9e%e8%b4%a1","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}