2013 Material / 2019 Pressed Lao Weidao Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 100g Aged Shou Puer 老味道

2013 Material / 2019 Pressed Lao Weidao Ripe Pu-erh – 100g 老味道

老味道 / Lao Weidao is a compact 100g Yunnan ripe Pu-erh tea cake made from 2013 tea material and pressed in 2019. The source identifies the raw material as Yunnan large-leaf arbor tea and the finished tea as Pu-erh ripe tea / 熟茶. Its smaller format makes it convenient for everyday gongfu drinking, gifting and tea-shelf display.

Tea Profile

• Tea type: Ripe Pu-erh / Shou Puer / 普洱熟茶
• Name: Lao Weidao / 老味道
• Tea material: 2013
• Pressing year: 2019
• Material: Yunnan large-leaf arbor tea
• Net weight: 100g per cake
• Traditional packing: 10 cakes per bamboo tong

Flavor & Aroma

The style is mellow, sweet and comfortably mature. The source describes a pronounced aged aroma and a sweet, satisfying cup. Expect a deep red-brown liquor, soft woody depth and rounded ripe-Pu-erh sweetness with little sharpness.

Because the material predates the pressing year, the tea presents itself as a compact everyday aged-shou option: full enough for gongfu brewing, but easy to portion from a 100g cake.

How to Brew

Gongfu Style

1. Break off 6–7g from the edge of the cake with a Pu-erh pick.
2. Use a 100–150ml gaiwan, Yixing teapot or porcelain pot.
3. Use water at 95–100°C.
4. Rinse 1–2 times for about 5 seconds to warm and loosen the compressed leaves.
5. Start the first drinking infusion at 8–10 seconds.
6. Increase later infusions gradually as the tea opens.
7. Decant fully between steeps.

Everyday Mug or Teapot Method

Use around 5g per 300ml near-boiling water. Steep for 2–3 minutes, pour off completely and re-steep to taste.

Food Pairing

Pair with dim sum, roasted nuts, sesame sweets, dark chocolate, mooncake, mushroom dishes and rich savory foods. The mellow aged character also makes it a comfortable after-meal tea.

How to Display It

The traditional cream paper wrapper and bamboo-tong presentation fit naturally into Chinese tea rooms, studies and new-Chinese interiors. Place one wrapped cake upright on a small walnut, bamboo or dark lacquer stand, with a compact Yixing teapot and two tasting cups beside it. The smaller 100g size is especially useful on narrow shelves where a full 357g cake may feel oversized.

For a warmer vintage look, combine it with woven bamboo, aged wood, linen and muted ceramics. Keep decorative placement practical: avoid sunlight, kitchen steam, incense smoke, perfume and humid cabinets.

Gift Ideas

The compact 100g cake is suitable for housewarmings, host gifts, birthdays, Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn gatherings, office gifting and introductory aged-Pu-erh sets. It is a practical choice for someone who wants an aged-style ripe Pu-erh experience without committing to a full 357g cake.

Storage

Store in a dry, clean, ventilated and odor-free environment. Keep away from direct light, excessive humidity and strong smells. Under appropriate storage conditions, compressed Pu-erh is traditionally kept for ongoing maturation.

FAQ

Is Lao Weidao raw or ripe Pu-erh?

This is ripe Pu-erh / shou puer / 熟茶.

Why are there two years listed?

The product information identifies the tea material as 2013 and the pressing year as 2019.

How much does one cake weigh?

Each cake weighs 100g.

What does it taste like?

The profile is mellow and sweet, with deep red-brown liquor, aged aroma and soft woody ripe-Pu-erh depth.

Do I need to rinse it?

Yes. One or two quick rinses help warm the vessel and loosen the compressed leaves.

How much tea should I use?

Start with 6–7g per 100–150ml for gongfu brewing, then adjust according to your preferred strength.

Can I brew it in a normal teapot?

Yes. Porcelain, ceramic and Yixing teapots all work well with near-boiling water.

Is it suitable for everyday drinking?

Yes. The compact 100g format and mellow ripe-Pu-erh profile make it convenient for regular tea sessions.

Can I display the cake?

Yes. Display it on a dry stand away from direct sun, humidity and strong odors.

Is it a good gift?

Yes. Its traditional presentation, dated material story and smaller cake size make it easy to add to a Chinese tea gift set.