{"product_id":"2023-chunxiang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g-caramel-honey-shou-puer-醇香熟茶","title":"2023 Chunxiang Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Caramel-Honey Shou Puer 醇香熟茶","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2023 Chunxiang Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Caramel-Honey Aroma 醇香熟茶\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2023 Yunnan \u003cstrong\u003eripe Pu-erh \/ shou puer\u003c\/strong\u003e pressed into the traditional 357g tea-cake format. This Chunxiang cake is built around a smooth, mellow profile with distinctive caramel-like sweetness and a gentle honeyed aroma, making it an approachable everyday ripe Pu-erh with enough depth for gongfu brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe Pu-erh \/ Shou Puer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mellow aromatic ripe 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 deep red-brown, smooth and rounded, with warm caramel sweetness, a soft honeyed fragrance and a clean mature-tea finish. The profile is rich without feeling overly heavy, so it works well for both newer Pu-erh drinkers and regular shou drinkers.\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. Increase 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, adding time to later brews.\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. Its smooth sweetness also makes it practical for office brewing and thermos use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with roasted nuts, dates, dark chocolate, sesame pastries, mooncake, dim sum, roast meats or mushroom dishes. Toasted, nutty and gently sweet flavours complement the tea’s caramel-honey character especially 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 suitable ceramic jar. Stable storage helps preserve the mellow aroma and allows gradual continued development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea-room styling \u0026amp; gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ink-wash landscape wrapper and large red 醇香 calligraphy give this cake a classic tea-house look that suits \u003cstrong\u003eNew Chinese, Zen, vintage and wabi-sabi interiors\u003c\/strong\u003e. Display one wrapped cake upright on a dark-wood or ceramic stand beside a gaiwan and tea pick. The 357g format also makes it a substantial 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\u003e2023.\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\u003eSmooth and mellow with caramel-like sweetness, gentle honeyed aroma and a clean mature-tea finish.\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":62663472087121,"sku":"CZ-PUER-CHUNXIANG-2023-357G","price":40.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/2023-chunxiang-ripe-puer-357g-01.jpg?v=1789712609","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/2023-chunxiang-ripe-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g-caramel-honey-shou-puer-%e9%86%87%e9%a6%99%e7%86%9f%e8%8c%b6","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}