{"product_id":"2018-banzhang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g-yunnan-shou-puer-班章熟茶","title":"2018 Banzhang Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Yunnan Shou Puer 班章熟茶","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2018 Banzhang Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g 班章熟茶\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature 2018 Yunnan \u003cstrong\u003eripe Pu-erh \/ shou puer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the traditional 357g Seven Sons cake format. Built around a Banzhang-style profile, this tea is designed as a practical aged shou with a thick aroma, mellow body and smooth fermented depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe Pu-erh \/ Shou Puer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banzhang, Yunnan\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 cup is full and rounded with a rich mature-tea aroma, soft earthy-woody depth and a gentle sweetness through the finish. Several years of storage have helped settle the fermented character, making the tea smooth and easy to drink across repeated infusions.\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. Use a 100–150ml gaiwan or small teapot with water at 95–100°C \/ 203–212°F. Rinse briefly, then begin with a 10–15 second infusion. Lengthen later steeps gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday teapot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use about 5g per 300ml of boiling water and steep for 3–4 minutes. Re-steep several times, increasing the time for later infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to drink\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mellow ripe Pu-erh is especially comfortable after breakfast, after lunch or during a relaxed evening tea session. It is also a good daily choice when you want a darker, fuller tea without the sharper structure of young raw Pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with roasted nuts, dates, dark chocolate, sesame pastries, mooncake, dim sum, roast meats or mushroom dishes. Richer and toasted flavours sit naturally beside the tea’s smooth mature profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore the cake in a clean, dry, ventilated and odor-free place away from direct sunlight and excess humidity. Keep it in tea paper, a dedicated tea box or a well-managed ceramic jar. Stable storage helps preserve its settled character and allows gradual continued development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea-room styling \u0026amp; gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cream-and-red wrapper and classic 357g form suit \u003cstrong\u003eNew Chinese, Zen, vintage tea-house and collector-style interiors\u003c\/strong\u003e. Display one wrapped cake upright on a dark timber or ceramic stand beside a gaiwan and tea pick. The 2018 vintage also makes it a substantial gift for Pu-erh drinkers who enjoy mature shou tea.\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 ripe Pu-erh \/ shou puer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat year is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2018.\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 it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich, mellow and smooth, with mature fermented depth, gentle sweetness and a rounded finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a tea knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A tea pick or tea knife makes it easier to portion the compressed cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it continue aging?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Keep it clean, dry, ventilated and protected from strong odors, sunlight and excess humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"357g Tea Cake","offer_id":62657513914449,"sku":"CZ-PUER-BANZHANG-RIPE-2018-357G","price":46.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/2018-banzhang-ripe-puer-357g-01.jpg?v=1789703682","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/2018-banzhang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g-yunnan-shou-puer-%e7%8f%ad%e7%ab%a0%e7%86%9f%e8%8c%b6","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}