{"product_id":"2009-material-2013-pressed-yiwu-ancient-tree-raw-pu-erh-357g-dry-stored-sheng-puer-易武古树","title":"2009 Material \/ 2013 Pressed Yiwu Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh – 357g Dry-Stored Sheng Puer 易武古树","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2009 Material \/ 2013 Pressed Yiwu Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh – 357g 易武古树生茶\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature Yunnan \u003cstrong\u003eraw Pu-erh \/ sheng puer\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw Pu-erh \/ Sheng Puer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea material year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yiwu, Yunnan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan arbor large-leaf tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry storage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compressed round tea cake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste \u0026amp; aroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday teapot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to drink\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea-room styling \u0026amp; gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe minimalist cream wrapper and bold Yiwu calligraphy suit \u003cstrong\u003eNew Chinese, Zen, wabi-sabi and collector-style interiors\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a 2009 or 2013 tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tea material dates from 2009 and the cake was pressed in 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this raw or ripe Pu-erh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is raw Pu-erh \/ sheng puer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does one cake weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e357g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does dry storage mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt refers to keeping the tea in a relatively dry, ventilated environment rather than humid warehouse-style storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMellow and sweet with mature Yiwu depth, gentle woody-floral notes and a lingering returning sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it continue aging?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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