2009 Material / 2013 Pressed Yiwu Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh – 357g Dry-Stored Sheng Puer 易武古树
2009 Material / 2013 Pressed Yiwu Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh – 357g Dry-Stored Sheng Puer 易武古树
2009 Material / 2013 Pressed Yiwu Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh – 357g 易武古树生茶
A mature Yunnan raw Pu-erh / sheng puer made from 2009 Yiwu tea material and pressed into a traditional 357g cake in 2013. The tea is presented as pure dry-stored Yiwu ancient-tree material, giving it more than a decade of development after pressing and an even longer material age.
Tea type: Raw Pu-erh / Sheng Puer
Tea material year: 2009
Pressing year: 2013
Origin: Yiwu, Yunnan
Tea material: Yunnan arbor large-leaf tea
Storage style: Dry storage
Format: Compressed round tea cake
Net weight: 357g
Taste & aroma
The liquor is mellow, sweet and composed, with a mature Yiwu character, gentle woody-floral notes and a long returning sweetness. Extended storage has softened the sharper edge of young raw Pu-erh while keeping the tea lively enough for repeated gongfu infusions.
How to brew
Gongfu: Break off 6–8g and use a 100–150ml gaiwan or small teapot. Brew with 95–100°C / 203–212°F water. Rinse briefly, then begin with an 8–12 second infusion and increase later steeps gradually.
Everyday teapot: Use 4–5g per 300ml of hot water and steep for 2–3 minutes. Re-steep several times, adding time as the compressed leaf opens.
When to drink
This mature raw Pu-erh is especially rewarding from late morning through the afternoon, when its texture and returning sweetness can unfold over a longer session. It also works well for comparative tastings beside younger Yiwu teas.
Food pairing
Pair with pear, apple, lightly roasted nuts, almond pastries, steamed dumplings, mild cheeses or simple rice dishes. Delicate foods allow the tea’s aged sweetness and softer aromatic character to stay prominent.
Storage & aging
Keep the cake in a clean, dry, ventilated and odor-free environment away from direct sunlight and excess humidity. Store in breathable tea paper, a dedicated tea box or suitable Pu-erh storage. Stable conditions allow the tea to continue developing gradually in fragrance, sweetness and texture.
Tea-room styling & gifting
The minimalist cream wrapper and bold Yiwu calligraphy suit New Chinese, Zen, wabi-sabi and collector-style interiors. Display one wrapped cake beside celadon, Yixing clay, dark timber or handmade stoneware. The 2009-material / 2013-pressed story also makes it a strong gift for drinkers exploring mature raw Pu-erh.
FAQ
Is this a 2009 or 2013 tea?
The tea material dates from 2009 and the cake was pressed in 2013.
Is this raw or ripe Pu-erh?
This is raw Pu-erh / sheng puer.
How much does one cake weigh?
357g.
What does dry storage mean?
It refers to keeping the tea in a relatively dry, ventilated environment rather than humid warehouse-style storage.
What does it taste like?
Mellow and sweet with mature Yiwu depth, gentle woody-floral notes and a lingering returning sweetness.
Can it continue aging?
Yes. Keep it clean, dry, ventilated and protected from strong odors, direct sunlight and excess humidity.
