{"product_id":"2006-peacock-homeland-bulang-mountain-gongting-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g-aged-seven-sons-shou-puer-孔雀之乡宫廷熟茶","title":"2006 Peacock Homeland Bulang Mountain Gongting Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Aged Seven Sons Shou Puer 孔雀之乡宫廷熟茶","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2006 Peacock Homeland Bulang Mountain Gongting Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g 孔雀之乡宫廷熟茶\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mature 357g Yunnan ripe Pu-erh tea cake from 2006, presented as \u003cstrong\u003e孔雀之乡 \/ Peacock Homeland\u003c\/strong\u003e and associated with the Bulang Mountain and Menghai tea area. The source identifies the tea as Gongting-style ripe Pu-erh made from early-spring qiaomu sun-dried tea material from Xishuangbanna Menghai, then compressed in the traditional Seven Sons cake format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe aged presentation, peacock artwork and classic 357g format position this cake for experienced Pu-erh drinkers, collectors, Chinese tea gifting and tea-room display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTea Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe Pu-erh \/ Shou Puer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea area:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulang Mountain \/ Menghai, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early-spring qiaomu sun-dried tea material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\/style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gongting Pu-erh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven Sons compressed tea cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357g per cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, ventilated, dry and odour-free environment away from direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for long-term storage when maintained under appropriate conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavour \u0026amp; Aroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect an aged shou-Pu-erh profile with a deep red-brown liquor, mature woody aroma, mellow fermented depth, gentle sweetness and a rounded mouthfeel. The Gongting-style material gives the cake a refined character, while repeated infusions gradually reveal softer sweetness and a cleaner finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loosen 7–8g from the cake and place it in a 100–150ml gaiwan or Yixing teapot. Use 95–100°C water. Rinse once or twice for about 5 seconds. Start the first drinking infusion at 8–12 seconds, then lengthen later steeps gradually. Decant fully after every infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge cup or teapot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use around 5g per 300ml near-boiling water and steep for 2–3 minutes. Re-steep to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis mature ripe Pu-erh pairs naturally with dim sum, roast duck, braised meats, mushrooms, walnut pastries, dark chocolate, dates and mooncake. It also works well as a slow after-meal tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTea-Room Display \u0026amp; Interior Styling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe peacock-themed wrapper and aged 2006 vintage make this cake an attractive focal point in a traditional Chinese tea room, collector cabinet or new-Chinese study. Display the wrapped cake upright on dark timber, walnut, rosewood, bronze or stone, paired with a Yixing teapot and small porcelain cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a restrained contemporary display, place one wrapped cake with a clay teapot and a single tea tray rather than crowding the shelf. Keep the display dry and away from direct sunlight, steam, perfume and incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGift Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 2006 vintage 357g cake is a substantial gift for experienced Pu-erh drinkers, business partners, hosts and tea collectors. Pair it with a Pu-erh knife, Yixing teapot or a pair of tasting cups to create a more complete aged-tea gift set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep in a clean, dry, ventilated and odour-free environment. Avoid direct sun, excessive moisture, smoke, perfume, spices and household chemicals. Stable storage conditions help preserve the tea’s mature aroma and compressed-cake condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this raw or ripe Pu-erh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is ripe Pu-erh \/ shou puer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat year is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tea is dated 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe product is associated with the Bulang Mountain and Menghai tea area of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe source lists early-spring qiaomu sun-dried tea material from Menghai.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does one cake weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach cake weighs 357g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Gongting mean here?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGongting is a fine-leaf grade\/style commonly used in ripe Pu-erh, valued for a smooth and concentrated cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I rinse it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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