{"product_id":"2018-yiwu-ancient-tree-ripe-pu-erh-mini-brick-50g-gu-chun-古醇古树熟茶","title":"2018 Yiwu Ancient-Tree Ripe Pu-erh Mini Brick – 50g Gu Chun 古醇古树熟茶","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2018 Yiwu Ancient-Tree Ripe Pu-erh Mini Brick – 50g 古醇古树熟茶\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact 2018 Yunnan \u003cstrong\u003eripe Pu-erh \/ shou puer\u003c\/strong\u003e made from Yiwu ancient-tree tea material and pressed into a convenient 50g mini brick. The tea uses spring material presented as coming from 200+ year old Yiwu tea trees, giving this small-format shou a refined collector feel while remaining easy to brew and easy to store.\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 spring tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yiwu, Yunnan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient-tree sun-dried tea material\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mini compressed brick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste \u0026amp; aroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquor is smooth, rich and rounded, with a warm woody sweetness, dark caramel depth and a clean mature finish. The small brick format opens steadily through repeated infusions, allowing the tea to move from deeper fermented notes toward a softer, sweeter cup.\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. Rinse briefly, then begin with a 10–15 second infusion and 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 as the compressed leaf opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to drink\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mellow ripe Pu-erh works well after breakfast, after lunch or during a relaxed evening tea session. The 50g size is also convenient for travel, office storage and tasting flights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with roasted nuts, dates, dark chocolate, sesame pastries, mooncake, dim sum or roasted savoury dishes. Richer foods complement the tea’s smooth mature profile especially well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the brick in a clean, dry, ventilated and odor-free place away from direct sunlight and excess humidity. Store it in its wrapper, a tea tin, dedicated tea box or ceramic jar. Stable storage helps preserve its mature aroma and allows gradual further development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea-room styling \u0026amp; gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kraft-paper presentation and bold calligraphy make this mini brick a natural fit for \u003cstrong\u003eNew Chinese, Zen, wabi-sabi and vintage tea-room interiors\u003c\/strong\u003e. Display the boxed brick beside Yixing clay, dark timber or aged brass accents. Its compact size also makes it ideal for premium tasting gifts and curated Pu-erh sampler sets.\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 spring tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does one brick weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the tea material?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYiwu ancient-tree sun-dried tea material presented as coming from 200+ year old tea trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth, rich and mellow with warm woody sweetness, dark caramel depth and a clean mature finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for gifting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The compact boxed format works especially well for tasting sets and premium Chinese-tea gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"50g Mini Brick","offer_id":62657731002449,"sku":"CZ-PUER-YIWU-GUCHUN-2018-50G","price":40.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/2018-yiwu-ancient-tree-ripe-puer-mini-brick-50g-01.jpg?v=1789704066","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/2018-yiwu-ancient-tree-ripe-pu-erh-mini-brick-50g-gu-chun-%e5%8f%a4%e9%86%87%e5%8f%a4%e6%a0%91%e7%86%9f%e8%8c%b6","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}