2021 Yiwu Bohetang Raw Pu-erh Dragon & Phoenix Golden Melon – 500g Sheng Puer 薄荷塘龙凤金瓜生茶
2021 Yiwu Bohetang Raw Pu-erh Dragon & Phoenix Golden Melon – 500g Sheng Puer 薄荷塘龙凤金瓜生茶
2021 Yiwu Bohetang Raw Pu-erh Dragon & Phoenix Golden Melon – 500g 薄荷塘龙凤金瓜生茶
A 2021 raw Pu-erh / sheng puer from the Yiwu Bohetang tea area, compressed into a traditional 500g Dragon & Phoenix Golden Melon / 龙凤金瓜 form. The cup combines lifted fragrance, supple texture and the soft-water character associated with Yiwu-style raw Pu-erh.
Tea type: Raw Pu-erh / Sheng Puer
Tea area: Yiwu, Yunnan
Tea name: Bohetang / 薄荷塘
Pressed: 2021
Format: Dragon & Phoenix Golden Melon / 龙凤金瓜
Net weight: 500g
Taste & aroma
High, clear aroma meets a soft, smooth entry and noticeable inner strength. The liquor is supple and lively, with a long fragrance that lingers between the teeth and a returning sweetness that builds through repeated infusions.
How to brew
Gongfu method: Use a tea pick or tea knife to loosen 6–8g. Brew in a 100–120ml gaiwan or small teapot with water around 95–100°C / 203–212°F. Give the leaves a quick rinse, begin with an 8–12 second infusion and gradually lengthen later steeps.
Everyday teapot or mug: Use about 4–5g per 300ml of hot water and steep for 3–4 minutes. Re-steep as desired.
When to drink
Its fragrant, lively profile works particularly well in the late morning or afternoon, or as the centrepiece of a longer gongfu session when you want to explore how the tea changes across many infusions.
Food pairing
Pair with lightly roasted nuts, pear, stone fruit, mooncake, mild dim sum or simple tea biscuits. Subtle foods allow the aroma and returning sweetness of the raw Pu-erh to remain clear.
Storage & aging
Keep the tea dry, clean, ventilated and odor-free, away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity. Stable dry storage helps preserve the tea while allowing its aroma and texture to continue evolving over time.
Tea-room styling & display
The sculptural 500g golden-melon form makes a striking object for a Chinese tea room, collector shelf or New Chinese interior. Display it on a dark timber stand, bamboo tray or simple ceramic plate beside a tea knife and gaiwan, while keeping long-term storage protected from strong light and household odors.
Gift ideas
The Dragon & Phoenix motif and substantial 500g format give this tea a ceremonial presence that suits birthdays, housewarmings, Lunar New Year, host gifts and serious Chinese-tea collections. Pair it with a porcelain gaiwan, tasting cups or a tea pick for a complete presentation.
FAQ
Is this ripe Pu-erh?
No. This is raw Pu-erh / sheng puer.
What year is the tea?
It was pressed in 2021.
How much does it weigh?
The compressed tea weighs 500g.
What does Bohetang / 薄荷塘 refer to?
It is the tea-area name associated with this Yiwu raw Pu-erh.
Do I need a tea knife?
Yes. The tea is compressed as a single large golden-melon form, so a tea pick or tea knife makes portioning easier.
Can it be aged?
Raw Pu-erh can continue to develop under clean, stable and appropriately dry storage conditions.
Is it suitable for display?
Yes. Its Dragon & Phoenix wrapper and sculptural shape work especially well in tea-room and collector displays.
