{"product_id":"2019-yupin-gongbing-big-tree-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g-yunnan-shou-puer-御品贡饼大树熟茶","title":"2019 Yupin Gongbing Big-Tree Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Yunnan Shou Puer 御品贡饼大树熟茶","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2019 Yupin Gongbing Big-Tree Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g 御品贡饼大树熟茶\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature 2019 Yunnan \u003cstrong\u003eripe Pu-erh \/ shou puer\u003c\/strong\u003e pressed in the classic 357g round tea-cake format. The tea is made from Yunnan large-leaf sun-dried tea material and developed through ripe-Pu-erh fermentation, giving it a settled, smooth character with a deep fermented aroma and a clean, rounded finish.\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\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compressed round tea cake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yupin Gongbing \/ 御品贡饼, Big-Tree Tea \/ 大树茶\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste \u0026amp; aroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquor is mellow and full-bodied, with a warm aged-tea fragrance, smooth texture and a gentle returning sweetness. Golden-tipped leaf material adds visual richness to the cake, while repeated infusions move from deeper fermented and woody notes toward a softer, sweeter finish.\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. Use a 100–150ml gaiwan or small teapot with water at 95–100°C \/ 203–212°F. Rinse briefly, then start with a 10–15 second infusion. Extend later steeps gradually as the compressed leaf opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday teapot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use about 5g per 300ml of hot water and steep for 3–4 minutes. Re-steep several times, adding time to later infusions for a deeper cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to drink\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mellow ripe Pu-erh works particularly well after breakfast, after lunch or during a relaxed evening tea session. It is a comfortable choice when you want the depth of dark tea without the sharper character of young raw Pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with roasted nuts, dark chocolate, date pastries, sesame sweets, mooncake, dim sum or savoury roasted dishes. Richer foods sit naturally beside the tea’s deep, rounded profile.\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 in breathable tea paper, a tea box or a well-managed ceramic tea jar. Stable storage helps preserve its mature character while allowing gradual development over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea-room styling \u0026amp; gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional 357g round cake and red-gold wrapper suit a \u003cstrong\u003eNew Chinese, Zen or collector-style tea room\u003c\/strong\u003e. Display one wrapped cake upright on a dark timber stand or ceramic plate beside a gaiwan and tea pick, while keeping the rest protected for drinking. The dated 2019 format also makes it a substantial gift for housewarmings, birthdays, Lunar New Year and Chinese-tea collectors.\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 the tea?\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\u003eDo I need a tea knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This is a full-size compressed cake, so a tea pick or tea knife makes portioning easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the flavour profile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMellow, smooth and full, with mature fermented-tea depth and a gentle returning sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be stored further?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Keep it clean, dry, ventilated and away from strong odors, direct sunlight and excess humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"357g Tea Cake","offer_id":62652639543377,"sku":"CZ-PUER-YUPIN-GONGBING-2019-357G","price":79.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/2019-yupin-gongbing-ripe-puer-357g-01.jpg?v=1789693141","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/2019-yupin-gongbing-big-tree-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g-yunnan-shou-puer-%e5%be%a1%e5%93%81%e8%b4%a1%e9%a5%bc%e5%a4%a7%e6%a0%91%e7%86%9f%e8%8c%b6","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}