2019 Chuan Shi Yin Ji Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Menghai Early-Spring Sheng Puer 传世印级普洱生茶
2019 Chuan Shi Yin Ji Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Menghai Early-Spring Sheng Puer 传世印级普洱生茶
2019 Chuan Shi Yin Ji Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g 传世印级普洱生茶
A 2019 Yunnan raw Pu-erh / sheng puer tea cake presented under the name 传世印级 / Chuan Shi Yin Ji. The source identifies the material as early-spring Menghai large-tree / ancient-tree tea, traditionally compressed into a 357g cake. The dry cake shows abundant pale buds and long leaf strands, while the brewed tea produces a bright golden-yellow liquor with a fragrant profile and a distinctive honeyed, rock-sugar-like sweet finish.
Tea type: Raw Pu-erh / Sheng Puer
Year: 2019
Origin: Menghai, Yunnan, China
Harvest style: Early spring large-tree / ancient-tree material
Net weight: 357g tea cake
Traditional packing: 7 cakes per bamboo tong
Taste & aroma
The source description emphasizes honey fragrance, bright golden liquor and a lingering rock-sugar sweetness. The leaf appearance is bud-rich and visibly substantial. Expect a lively raw-Pu-erh structure with fragrance first, followed by sweetness that develops through the middle and later infusions. With careful brewing, the tea moves from fresh aromatic intensity toward a smoother, rounder finish.
How to brew 2019 raw Pu-erh
Gongfu method: Carefully loosen about 5–7g of tea with a Pu-erh knife or pick. Use a 100–150ml gaiwan or small teapot and water around 95–100°C / 203–212°F. Give the leaf a very quick rinse, then begin with short infusions of approximately 5–10 seconds. Increase steeping time gradually after the first few rounds as the compressed leaves open.
Western-style method: Use approximately 3–4g for 300–400ml of hot water. Steep for about 1–2 minutes, taste, then adjust subsequent infusions according to preferred strength.
How the tea changes through a session
Compressed raw Pu-erh rewards patient brewing. Early steeps emphasize fragrance and brightness; the middle steeps typically show more texture, sweetness and depth; later infusions become softer and more mineral-sweet. Avoid excessively long first steeps if you want to preserve clarity and balance.
Storage & further aging
Store the cake in a clean, dry, ventilated and odor-free environment away from direct sunlight and moisture. Raw Pu-erh is traditionally kept for continued maturation, and a 2019 cake already has several years of development behind it. Good storage matters more than aggressive sealing: protect it from humidity extremes, perfumes, smoke and kitchen odors.
Tea-room styling & display
The deep blue wrapper with gold calligraphy gives this cake a particularly formal, collectible appearance. Display one wrapped cake vertically on a small wooden or brass stand, or pair it with a bamboo tong, celadon gaiwan and dark wood tray. The blue-and-gold palette works especially well in New Chinese, contemporary Asian, study-room, tea-library, Zen and luxury minimalist interiors.
Gift ideas
A full 357g raw Pu-erh cake makes a substantial tea gift for collectors, experienced gongfu drinkers and people interested in aged Chinese tea. It is suitable for birthdays, housewarmings, business gifting, Lunar New Year, Father's Day or as a centerpiece in a curated Yunnan tea set.
Food pairing
Serve with lightly sweet pastries, almond biscuits, fresh fruit, roasted nuts, delicate dim sum or mild cheeses. Because this tea has a brighter raw-Pu-erh character, lighter foods generally allow the honeyed aroma and sweet finish to remain clearer.
FAQ
Is this raw or ripe Pu-erh?
This is raw Pu-erh / sheng puer.
What does “Chuan Shi Yin Ji / 传世印级” mean here?
It is the product name printed on the wrapper. The listing is presented under that original Chinese name together with an English transliteration for easier international search.
How much does one cake weigh?
Each cake is 357g.
What kind of material is used?
The source identifies it as Menghai early-spring large-tree / ancient-tree tea material.
What does it taste like?
The source highlights honey fragrance, a bright golden-yellow liquor and a sweet rock-sugar-like finish.
Do I need a Pu-erh knife?
Yes, a tea knife or pick is the easiest way to loosen leaves from a full compressed cake without crushing them excessively.
Can it be stored longer?
Yes. Raw Pu-erh is traditionally suitable for continued aging when kept clean, dry, ventilated and free from strong odors.
Is it suitable as a decorative tea-room object?
Yes. The blue-and-gold wrapper is especially striking on a tea shelf, display stand or dark wood tea table.
