{"product_id":"2015-material-bingdao-ancient-tree-raw-pu-erh-bamboo-pillar-500g-冰岛古树小龙柱","title":"2015 Material Bingdao Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh Bamboo Pillar – 500g 冰岛古树小龙柱","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2015 Material Bingdao Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh Bamboo Pillar – 500g 冰岛古树小龙柱\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive Yunnan \u003cstrong\u003eraw Pu-erh \/ sheng puer\u003c\/strong\u003e made from 2015 Bingdao ancient-tree autumn material and shaped into a compact 500g tea pillar. Wrapped in natural bamboo shell, the format combines traditional presentation with practical storage and a strong collector-style visual.\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 2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bingdao, Mengku, Lincang, Yunnan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient-tree raw Pu-erh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compressed tea pillar in bamboo wrapping\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste \u0026amp; aroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquor is clean, sweet and aromatic, with a soft floral-honeyed profile, clear mountain freshness and a lingering returning sweetness. Several years of rest have rounded the sharper edge of young sheng while preserving the lively structure associated with Bingdao-style raw Pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu:\u003c\/strong\u003e Break off 6–8g with a tea pick and use a 100–150ml gaiwan or small teapot. Brew with 95–100°C \/ 203–212°F water. Start with an 8–12 second infusion and extend later steeps gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday teapot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use around 4–5g per 300ml of hot water and steep for 2–3 minutes. Re-steep several times, adding time as the compressed tea opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to drink\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea works especially well from late morning through the afternoon. Its mellowed age makes it suitable for longer gongfu sessions, comparative tastings and relaxed weekend drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with pear, white peach, lightly roasted nuts, almond pastries, steamed dumplings or mild cheeses. Delicate foods allow the tea’s sweetness and floral-mountain character to stay clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the pillar in a clean, dry, ventilated and odor-free environment away from direct sunlight and excess humidity. The bamboo shell can remain part of the presentation, while the tea should stay protected from strong kitchen odors and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea-room styling \u0026amp; gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural bamboo wrapping and vertical 珍藏品 presentation make this one of the more sculptural formats in a \u003cstrong\u003eNew Chinese, Zen, wabi-sabi or collector-style tea room\u003c\/strong\u003e. Display it upright beside Yixing clay, stoneware or pale timber. The 500g format also makes it a substantial 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 raw Pu-erh \/ sheng puer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes 2015 refer to the tea material?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The tea is presented as using 2015 Bingdao ancient-tree autumn material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much tea is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e500g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the bamboo part of the tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The bamboo is the traditional outer presentation and storage wrapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClean and sweet with floral-honeyed aroma, mountain freshness and a lingering returning sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"500g Bamboo Pillar","offer_id":62661851349073,"sku":"CZ-PUER-BINGDAO-PILLAR-2015MAT-500G","price":144.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/2015-material-bingdao-ancient-tree-bamboo-pillar-500g-01.jpg?v=1789710561","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/2015-material-bingdao-ancient-tree-raw-pu-erh-bamboo-pillar-500g-%e5%86%b0%e5%b2%9b%e5%8f%a4%e6%a0%91%e5%b0%8f%e9%be%99%e6%9f%b1","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}