2016 Material / 2024 Pressed Pasha Qiaomu Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick – 80g 帕沙乔木熟茶
2016 Material / 2024 Pressed Pasha Qiaomu Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick – 80g 帕沙乔木熟茶
2016 Material / 2024 Pressed Pasha Qiaomu Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick – 80g 帕沙乔木熟茶
This compact Pasha Qiaomu / 帕沙乔木 ripe Pu-erh tea brick is made from Yunnan tea material dated to 2016 and pressed in 2024. The 80g format is ideal for drinkers who want to explore a mature shou Pu-erh in a smaller compressed format that is easy to store, display, gift and brew over multiple sessions.
Quick Product Snapshot
- Tea type: Ripe Pu-erh / Shou Puer / 普洱熟茶
- Name: Pasha Qiaomu / 帕沙乔木
- Tea material year: 2016
- Pressed: 2024
- Origin: Yunnan, China
- Format: Compressed tea brick
- Net weight: 80g
- Best for: Gongfu tea, aged-Pu-erh tasting, gifting and tea-room display
Tasting Notes & Aroma
The cup is mellow, smooth and rounded, with gentle sweetness, mature ripe-Pu-erh depth and a delicate lotus-like aromatic lift. The liquor has a soft, settled body and develops a persistent returning sweetness as the session progresses.
Flavor profile: mellow · smooth · sweet · lotus-like aroma · rounded ripe-tea depth · lingering returning sweetness.
How to Brew Pasha Qiaomu Ripe Pu-erh
Gongfu method: Break off about 5–7g per 100–120ml of water. Use 95–100°C water. Give the tea a quick rinse, then start with short infusions of roughly 8–12 seconds. Extend later infusions gradually as the compressed leaf opens.
Larger teapot or mug method: Use a smaller amount of leaf, add near-boiling water and steep more gently. If the brew becomes too intense, shorten the next infusion or dilute slightly. The 80g brick can support many separate sessions depending on how much leaf is used each time.
When to Drink It
The smooth, warming style suits slow mornings, afternoon tea breaks, after-dinner tea, focused gongfu sessions and quiet evening tea. It also makes a useful bridge for black-tea drinkers who want to explore aged Chinese compressed tea.
Food Pairing
Pair with roasted nuts, dark chocolate, sesame snacks, mooncakes, savoury dim sum or lightly sweet pastries. Its mellow body and mature profile sit comfortably beside richer flavours.
Tea-Room Display & Interior Styling
The compact wrapped brick is especially easy to style in a home tea corner. Place it upright on a small wooden tea stand, beside a Yixing-style teapot, celadon cup, scholar’s-object display or natural stone accessory. It works particularly well with New Chinese Style, wabi-sabi, dark-wood and minimalist Asian interiors. For display, keep the brick away from direct sunlight, kitchens, bathrooms and strongly scented objects.
Gift Ideas
The 80g format makes a refined Chinese tea gift without the size of a full 357g cake. Pair it with a small gaiwan, tasting cup, tea knife or tea tray for a complete presentation. It is suitable for Pu-erh drinkers, tea collectors, hosts, business partners or anyone interested in Chinese tea culture.
Storage
Keep the tea in a clean, dry, ventilated place away from direct sunlight, moisture and strong odours. Avoid perfume, incense, spices and other highly aromatic products. Stable storage helps preserve the tea’s mature aromatic character.
FAQ
Is this raw or ripe Pu-erh?
This is ripe Pu-erh, also called shou puer or 熟普洱.
What does Pasha Qiaomu ripe Pu-erh taste like?
Expect a mellow, sweet and smooth cup with rounded ripe-tea depth, a delicate lotus-like aroma and lingering returning sweetness.
How much tea should I use?
For gongfu brewing, about 5–7g per 100–120ml is a practical starting point.
What water temperature should I use?
Use approximately 95–100°C water.
Should I rinse it first?
A quick rinse helps wake the compressed tea before the first drinking infusion.
How long should I steep it?
Start around 8–12 seconds for gongfu brewing and gradually lengthen later infusions.
How many sessions can an 80g brick provide?
At roughly 5–7g per session, it can provide around a dozen or more sessions depending on your preferred leaf quantity.
Is it suitable as a gift?
Yes. The compact wrapped brick is easy to present and pairs naturally with Chinese teaware.
Can it be used as tea-room decor?
Yes. Its compact traditional format works well on a tea shelf or small display stand, provided it is kept away from direct sunlight, moisture and strong odours.
