{"product_id":"2017-xigui-style-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g","title":"2017 Xigui-Style Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Lincang Sheng Puer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2017 Xigui-Style Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Lincang Sheng Puer\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA traditional 357g \u003cstrong\u003eraw Pu-erh \/ sheng Puer\u003c\/strong\u003e cake from Yunnan, presented under the name \u003cstrong\u003e昔归山古树茶\u003c\/strong\u003e (Xigui Mountain ancient-tree tea). This \u003cstrong\u003e2017 spring raw Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e is wrapped as \u003cstrong\u003e普洱茶【生茶】\u003c\/strong\u003e with a net weight of 357g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt around the Xigui, Lincang style, this cake follows classic raw Pu-erh processing including \u003cstrong\u003ewok kill-green, hand rolling and stone pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its profile is designed for drinkers exploring fragrant, structured Yunnan sheng with the depth and evolution of a dated compressed tea cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw Pu-erh \/ sheng Puer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017 spring tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357g per cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xigui, Lincang, Yunnan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient-tree style Yunnan raw tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional wok kill-green, hand rolling and stone pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compressed Chinese tea cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gongfu brewing, raw Pu-erh exploration, tea-room display, gifting and careful home aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does Xigui-Style Raw Pu-erh Taste Like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaw Pu-erh from the Lincang style is generally brighter and more aromatic than ripe Pu-erh. With several years of storage, a 2017 cake can show a balance between youthful freshness and early maturation. Expect flavour directions such as \u003cstrong\u003efloral sweetness, honey, fresh wood, dried fruit, mineral notes, gentle herbs and a returning sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a golden to amber liquor. Brewing strength, water and storage conditions will influence how much bitterness, sweetness and fragrance you experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGongfu style\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse around \u003cstrong\u003e5–7g per 100ml\u003c\/strong\u003e in a porcelain gaiwan or small teapot. Start with water around \u003cstrong\u003e90–95°C \/ 194–203°F\u003c\/strong\u003e. A quick rinse is optional for a compressed cake. Begin with short infusions of roughly \u003cstrong\u003e8–12 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e and extend gradually. If the tea becomes too bitter, shorten the steep or lower the water temperature slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEasy teapot style\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse around \u003cstrong\u003e3–4g per 250ml\u003c\/strong\u003e and steep for about \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. A lighter leaf ratio helps emphasize sweetness and aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Drink It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate morning and afternoon\u003c\/strong\u003e are especially suitable. Raw Pu-erh can feel lively and aromatic, making it a good tea for focused work, a long tea session or a weekend gongfu session. It contains caffeine, so caffeine-sensitive drinkers should avoid strong late-night brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair with fresh fruit, light pastries, almond cookies, steamed buns, mild cheese, roasted nuts, chicken, lightly seasoned dim sum or delicate desserts. Avoid very sweet or heavily spiced food if you want to notice the tea’s floral and mineral details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Interior Styling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pale wrapper, ink-style tree illustration and traditional round cake format suit both classical and contemporary interiors. For a Chinese tea room, display the wrapped cake upright on a wood stand beside a porcelain gaiwan and bamboo tray. For a modern East-meets-West interior, pair it with pale oak, travertine, linen and matte ceramic pieces. Keep the tea out of direct sunlight and away from kitchen odours, perfume and incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGifting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 357g dated raw Pu-erh cake makes a substantial gift for tea drinkers who enjoy Chinese tea culture, gongfu brewing and teas that can evolve over time. It suits birthdays, housewarmings, host gifts, business gifting and festive occasions. The Xigui association also gives the tea strong conversation value for people who already know famous Yunnan tea regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in a clean, dry, odour-free environment with stable conditions and moderate airflow. Avoid excessive humidity, strong smells and direct sunlight. Raw Pu-erh can change significantly over time, and its character develops according to storage, starting material and personal taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollecting view:\u003c\/strong\u003e dated raw Pu-erh and famous-region styles attract interest because provenance, storage, condition and maturity all shape the drinking experience. This cake works especially well as a tea to drink, age carefully and revisit over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this raw or ripe Pu-erh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is raw Pu-erh, also called sheng Puer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Xigui?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eXigui is a well-known tea area in Lincang, Yunnan, associated with aromatic and structured raw Pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the tea from 2017?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. This is a 2017 spring raw Pu-erh tea cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it processed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt follows traditional raw Pu-erh processing with wok kill-green, hand rolling and stone pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I rinse raw Pu-erh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA quick rinse is optional. It can help a tight cake open, but it is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat teaware is best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePorcelain gaiwan is the easiest neutral choice because it lets you evaluate aroma, bitterness and returning sweetness clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy can raw Pu-erh taste bitter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBitterness is a normal part of many young and middle-aged raw Pu-erh teas. Use shorter infusions, less leaf or slightly cooler water if you prefer a softer cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I break the cake?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsert a tea pick gently from the edge and lift layered sections rather than crushing the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it continue to age?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Raw Pu-erh can evolve in clean, stable storage over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this suitable for a beginner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes for someone curious about raw Pu-erh, especially if brewed lightly. Ripe Pu-erh is usually darker and smoother, while raw Pu-erh is brighter, more aromatic and often more structured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this a good gift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The traditional 357g cake format, 2017 vintage and Xigui-Lincang association make it especially suitable for tea enthusiasts and gongfu drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"357g Tea Cake","offer_id":62615961960529,"sku":"CZ-PUER-XIGUI-2017-357G","price":92.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/2017-xigui-style-raw-puer-tea-cake-357g-front.jpg?v=1789575777","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/2017-xigui-style-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}