{"product_id":"2020-xiaohusai-ancient-tree-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g-mengku-sheng-puer-小户赛生茶","title":"2020 Xiaohusai Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Mengku Sheng Puer 小户赛生茶","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2020 Xiaohusai Ancient-Tree Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g 小户赛生茶\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2020 Yunnan \u003cstrong\u003eraw Pu-erh \/ sheng puer\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw Pu-erh \/ Sheng Puer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xiaohusai, Mengku, Lincang, Yunnan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient-tree raw Pu-erh\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday teapot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to drink\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair 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.\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 dedicated tea box or suitable Pu-erh storage. Stable conditions allow raw Pu-erh to continue developing gradually over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea-room styling \u0026amp; gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue-and-white agricultural illustration and traditional round format suit \u003cstrong\u003eNew Chinese, Zen, wabi-sabi and collector-style tea interiors\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\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 raw Pu-erh \/ sheng puer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat year is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2020.\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\u003eWhere is Xiaohusai?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eXiaohusai is in the Mengku tea area of Lincang, Yunnan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright and fragrant with honeyed sweetness, firm structure, clear returning sweetness and a lingering cup aroma.\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":62663353204817,"sku":"CZ-PUER-XIAOHUSAI-2020-357G","price":53.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/2020-xiaohusai-ancient-tree-raw-puer-357g-01.jpg?v=1789712542","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/2020-xiaohusai-ancient-tree-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g-mengku-sheng-puer-%e5%b0%8f%e6%88%b7%e8%b5%9b%e7%94%9f%e8%8c%b6","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}