{"product_id":"2019-menghai-chen-yun-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g-aged-shou-puer-陈韵熟茶","title":"2019 Menghai Chen Yun Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Aged Shou Puer 陈韵熟茶","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2019 Menghai Chen Yun Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g 陈韵熟茶\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2019 Yunnan \u003cstrong\u003eripe Pu-erh \/ shou puer\u003c\/strong\u003e pressed into the classic 357g tea-cake format. This Chen Yun blend uses predominantly grade-5 tea material with grade-3 material incorporated to lift the aroma, giving the cup a fuller fragrance, richer sweetness and a rounded mature-tea character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe Pu-erh \/ Shou Puer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Menghai ripe Pu-erh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predominantly grade-5 material with grade-3 material\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 liquor is thick, mellow and sweet with a pronounced aged fragrance and a gentle date-like note. The texture is full and smooth, making this an easy everyday ripe Pu-erh for drinkers who enjoy deep aroma without an overly heavy fermented edge.\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 extend later steeps gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday teapot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use around 5g per 300ml of boiling water and steep for 3–4 minutes. Re-steep several times, increasing the time for later brews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to drink\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mellow ripe Pu-erh works especially well after breakfast, after lunch or during a relaxed evening tea session. Its smooth profile also makes it practical for office brewing and thermos use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with dates, roasted nuts, dark chocolate, sesame pastries, mooncake, dim sum, roast meats or mushroom dishes. Toasted and gently sweet foods complement the tea’s mature, date-like fragrance particularly well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the cake in a clean, dry, ventilated and odor-free place away from direct sunlight and excess humidity. Store it in tea paper, a dedicated tea box or a well-managed ceramic jar. Stable storage helps preserve the mature aroma and allows gradual further development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea-room styling \u0026amp; gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brown-and-gold traditional wrapper gives this cake a warm vintage character that suits \u003cstrong\u003eNew Chinese, Zen, wabi-sabi and classic tea-room interiors\u003c\/strong\u003e. Display one wrapped cake upright on a dark timber or ceramic stand beside a gaiwan and tea pick. The dated 2019 format also makes it an attractive gift for ripe-Pu-erh drinkers.\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\u003e2019.\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\u003eThick, mellow and sweet with a strong mature-tea fragrance and a gentle date-like note.\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 cleanly.\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, direct sunlight and excess humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"357g Tea Cake","offer_id":62660324556881,"sku":"CZ-PUER-CHENYUN-2019-357G","price":57.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/2019-menghai-chenyun-ripe-puer-357g-01.jpg?v=1789708362","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/2019-menghai-chen-yun-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g-aged-shou-puer-%e9%99%88%e9%9f%b5%e7%86%9f%e8%8c%b6","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}