2020 Xiaohusai Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Mengku Sheng Puer 小户赛生茶
2020 Xiaohusai Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Mengku Sheng Puer 小户赛生茶
2020 Xiaohusai Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g 小户赛生茶
A 2020 Yunnan raw Pu-erh / sheng puer from Xiaohusai in the western half of Mengku, pressed into the classic 357g cake format. Xiaohusai is known for a profile that combines pronounced sweetness and fragrance with more structure than softer neighboring teas.
Tea type: Raw Pu-erh / Sheng Puer
Year: 2020
Origin: Xiaohusai, Mengku, Lincang, Yunnan
Tea style: Ancient-tree raw Pu-erh
Format: Compressed round tea cake
Net weight: 357g
Taste & aroma
The liquor is bright and lively with a clear honeyed fragrance, natural sweetness and a firm but balanced structure. The aroma rises strongly from the cup while the finish stays composed, with a lingering sweetness and noticeable cup fragrance after each infusion.
How to brew
Gongfu: Break off 6–8g and use a 100–150ml gaiwan or small teapot. Brew with 95–100°C / 203–212°F water. Start with an 8–12 second infusion and extend later steeps gradually.
Everyday teapot: Use around 4–5g per 300ml of hot water and steep for 2–3 minutes. Re-steep several times, adding time as the compressed leaf opens.
When to drink
This raw Pu-erh is especially enjoyable from late morning through the afternoon, when its fragrance and returning sweetness can unfold over repeated brews. It also works well for comparative tastings of Mengku mountain teas.
Food pairing
Pair with fresh pear, apple, lightly roasted nuts, almond biscuits, steamed dumplings, mild cheeses or simple rice dishes. Lighter foods help keep the tea’s honeyed sweetness and mountain aroma clear.
Storage & aging
Keep the cake in a clean, dry, ventilated and odor-free place away from direct sunlight and excess humidity. Store in breathable tea paper, a dedicated tea box or suitable Pu-erh storage. Stable conditions allow raw Pu-erh to continue developing gradually over time.
Tea-room styling & gifting
The blue-and-white agricultural illustration and traditional round format suit New Chinese, Zen, wabi-sabi and collector-style tea interiors. Display one wrapped cake beside celadon, Yixing clay, dark timber or handmade stoneware. The Xiaohusai mountain-origin story also makes it a distinctive gift for raw-Pu-erh drinkers.
FAQ
Is this raw or ripe Pu-erh?
This is raw Pu-erh / sheng puer.
What year is it?
2020.
How much does one cake weigh?
357g.
Where is Xiaohusai?
Xiaohusai is in the Mengku tea area of Lincang, Yunnan.
What does it taste like?
Bright and fragrant with honeyed sweetness, firm structure, clear returning sweetness and a lingering cup aroma.
Can it continue aging?
Yes. Keep it clean, dry, ventilated and protected from strong odors, direct sunlight and excess humidity.
