{"product_id":"2018-gongting-chenyun-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g-qiaomu-shou-puer-宫廷陈韵熟茶","title":"2018 Gongting Chenyun Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Qiaomu Shou Puer 宫廷陈韵熟茶","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2018 Gongting Chenyun Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g 宫廷陈韵熟茶\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mature 2018 \u003cstrong\u003eripe Pu-erh \/ shou puer\u003c\/strong\u003e pressed as a traditional 357g seven-son tea cake. Made in a Qiaomu-style Yunnan Pu-erh format and finished through an extended fermentation process, this tea is designed around the mellow, rounded character that aged ripe Pu-erh drinkers look for: deep fermented-tea aroma, a thick liquor, smooth entry and a lingering sweet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe Pu-erh \/ Shou Puer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional compressed tea cake \/ 七子饼茶\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gongting Chenyun \/ 宫廷陈韵\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTaste \u0026amp; aroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe profile is warm, mellow and mature, with a clean aged-tea fragrance, rounded sweetness and a dense, silky liquor. Repeated infusions bring out deeper woody, date-like and lightly caramelised notes while the finish stays soft rather than sharp. The 2018 age gives the cup a settled character that works well for both daily drinking and slower gongfu sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Break off 6–8g with a tea knife or pick. Use a 100–150ml gaiwan or small teapot with freshly boiled water around 95–100°C \/ 203–212°F. Rinse once briefly, then begin with a 10–15 second infusion. Increase later steeps gradually as the compressed leaf opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday teapot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use about 5g per 300ml of water. Steep for 3–4 minutes and re-steep as desired. For a deeper, thicker cup, extend the later infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to drink\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRipe Pu-erh is especially satisfying after breakfast, after lunch or in the evening when you want a dark, smooth tea without the briskness of young raw Pu-erh. Its mellow body also makes it an easy tea for long conversations, reading and relaxed tea-table sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair with roasted nuts, dark chocolate, date pastries, mooncake, sesame sweets, dim sum, roast meats or richer savoury dishes. The tea's rounded fermented character works particularly well with foods that have toast, caramel or nutty notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the cake in a clean, dry, ventilated and odor-free place away from direct sunlight and excess humidity. Store it in breathable tea paper, a tea box, ceramic jar or well-managed Pu-erh storage container. Stable storage helps preserve the existing aged character while allowing the tea to continue developing gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTea-room styling \u0026amp; display\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe traditional 357g round cake and classic Chinese wrapper give this tea a strong visual presence in a \u003cstrong\u003eNew Chinese, Zen, Japandi or collector-style tea room\u003c\/strong\u003e. Display one wrapped cake on a dark timber stand, ceramic plate or bamboo tray beside a gaiwan and tea knife; keep the remainder protected for drinking and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGift ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 2018 dated Pu-erh cake makes a substantial gift for Chinese-tea drinkers, housewarmings, birthdays, Lunar New Year, host gifts and tea-room collectors. Pair it with a porcelain gaiwan, tea knife or tasting cups for a complete presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this raw or ripe Pu-erh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is ripe Pu-erh \/ shou puer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat year is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the cake weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e357g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a tea knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This is a compressed full-size cake, so a tea knife or tea pick makes portioning easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Gongting mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGongting is a traditional grading\/style term associated with fine-leaf ripe Pu-erh material and a refined, smooth drinking profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many times can it be steeped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith gongfu brewing, a good 6–8g portion can be re-steeped repeatedly, with the liquor becoming softer and sweeter as the session continues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for gifting or display?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The dated wrapper, traditional seven-son cake format and 357g size make it particularly suitable for tea-room display and gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"357g Tea Cake","offer_id":62650594984017,"sku":"CZ-PUER-GONGTING-CHENYUN-2018-357G","price":72.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/2018-gongting-chenyun-ripe-puer-357g-01.jpg?v=1789668973","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/2018-gongting-chenyun-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g-qiaomu-shou-puer-%e5%ae%ab%e5%bb%b7%e9%99%88%e9%9f%b5%e7%86%9f%e8%8c%b6","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}