2019 Chuan Shi Yin Ji Golden Bud Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Shou Puer
2019 Chuan Shi Yin Ji Golden Bud Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Shou Puer
2019 Chuan Shi Yin Ji Golden Bud Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g
A classic 357g ripe Pu-erh / shou puer tea cake from Yunnan, presented as 2019 Chuan Shi Yin Ji / 传世印级 with a bud-rich Golden Bud / Gongting-style leaf profile. The compressed cake shows plentiful golden tips and is designed for drinkers who enjoy the deep red-brown liquor, rounded body, gentle sweetness and mature woody-earthy depth associated with well-developed ripe Pu-erh.
Tea style: Ripe Pu-erh / Shou Puer
Year: 2019
Format: Compressed tea cake
Net weight: 357g
Origin: Yunnan, China
What Does “Chuan Shi Yin Ji” Mean?
传世印级 / Chuan Shi Yin Ji is the name of this tea presentation, evoking the classic visual language of traditional Pu-erh label and wrapper culture. The name gives the cake a collector-style identity while the drinking profile remains firmly in the smooth, mature shou Pu-erh category.
Golden Bud & Gongting-Style Material
The cake uses a visibly bud-rich grade with fine golden tips distributed through the compressed leaf. In ripe Pu-erh, this kind of Gongting-style material is valued for its refined appearance, smooth mouthfeel and sweet aromatic character.
Tasting Profile
Expect a deep wine-red to red-brown liquor with a smooth, full texture, mellow woody-earthy depth and a gentle sweet finish. With repeated infusions, the cup can reveal softer notes of warm wood, dried fruit, cocoa and sweet grain depending on water, vessel and brewing strength.
How to Brew It
For gongfu brewing, use approximately 6–8g per 100–150ml in a gaiwan or small teapot. Give the tea a quick rinse with 95–100°C water, then begin with roughly 10–15 second infusions and increase gradually. For a 400–500ml teapot, try around 8–10g and begin with a 1–2 minute infusion.
When to Drink It
This smooth ripe-Pu-erh profile suits breakfast after food, afternoon tea, office tea sessions and post-meal drinking. It is especially pleasant after richer savoury dishes. Ripe Pu-erh still contains caffeine, so caffeine-sensitive drinkers may prefer earlier sessions or lighter brewing in the evening.
Food Pairing
Pair with dim sum, roast duck, braised meats, mushrooms, walnuts, sesame pastries, mooncakes, dark chocolate or mature cheese. Its deep liquor and rounded texture complement roasted and savoury flavours without becoming sharp or overly tannic.
Storage & Ageing
Store the cake in a clean, dry, ventilated and shaded environment away from perfume, smoke, kitchen aromas and excessive humidity. Ripe Pu-erh can continue to mellow and integrate over time when stored well, with changes in aroma, sweetness and mouthfeel developing gradually.
Display & Gifting
The traditional dark wrapper and classic 357g cake format make this tea attractive on a tea shelf, in a study or beside dark wood, bamboo and Yixing-style teaware. It is a strong gift choice for Pu-erh drinkers, tea collectors, business contacts, parents, hosts and people setting up a serious Chinese tea space.
Collecting & Value
Older-dated Pu-erh can attract collector interest when storage, condition, provenance and market demand align. Future appreciation is never guaranteed; the strongest reason to own this cake is its combination of drinking value, traditional format and long-term storage potential.
FAQ
Is this raw or ripe Pu-erh?
Ripe Pu-erh, also called shou puer or 熟普.
What year is the tea?
2019.
How much does one cake weigh?
357g.
What does Golden Bud mean?
It refers to the visibly bud-rich material and golden tips distributed through the cake.
What does Gongting-style mean?
Gongting is widely used in ripe-Pu-erh trade language for a fine, bud-rich leaf grade with an elegant appearance and smooth drinking profile.
Should I rinse the tea?
A brief hot-water rinse is a good way to warm the vessel and help loosen compressed ripe Pu-erh.
What water temperature should I use?
About 95–100°C.
How much tea should I use?
About 6–8g per 100–150ml for gongfu brewing.
Can it age further?
Yes. Ripe Pu-erh can continue to mellow under suitable clean, dry storage.
Is it suitable as a gift?
Yes. The 357g format, traditional wrapper and mature tea style suit tea lovers, housewarmings and formal gifting.
