{"product_id":"2023-spring-guafengzhai-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g-yiwu-sheng-puer-刮风寨生茶","title":"2023 Spring Guafengzhai Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g Yiwu Sheng Puer 刮风寨生茶","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2023 Spring Guafengzhai Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357g 刮风寨生茶\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2023 spring Yunnan \u003cstrong\u003eraw Pu-erh \/ sheng puer\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Guafengzhai area of Yiwu, pressed into the traditional 357g Seven Sons cake format. The tea combines clear leaf structure, a clean spring-tea aroma and the softer, sweeter side of Yiwu-style raw Pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw Pu-erh \/ Sheng Puer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023 Spring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guafengzhai, Yiwu, Yunnan\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 clean and bright with a fresh mountain-forest aroma, soft floral and honeyed sweetness, and a refined texture that becomes more rounded through repeated infusions. The bitterness is present but controlled, giving way to a lingering returning sweetness and a smooth finish.\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 increase 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 tea is particularly enjoyable from late morning through the afternoon, when its clean aroma and returning sweetness can be followed across multiple brews. It is also an excellent choice for focused weekend gongfu sessions and comparative tastings of Yiwu-area sheng.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with fresh fruit, lightly roasted nuts, almond biscuits, steamed dumplings, mild cheeses or lightly sweet pastries. Delicate foods allow the floral-honeyed character of the tea to remain 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 in fragrance, sweetness and texture over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea-room styling \u0026amp; gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue-and-white wrapper and natural leaf appearance work beautifully in \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 Guafengzhai name also makes it a strong gift for drinkers exploring well-known Yiwu mountain teas.\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\u003eThis is 2023 spring tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuafengzhai in the Yiwu tea area of Yunnan.\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\u003eClean and bright with floral-honeyed sweetness, controlled bitterness and a lingering returning finish.\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, sunlight and excess humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"357g Tea Cake","offer_id":62657551892561,"sku":"CZ-PUER-GUAFENGZHAI-2023-357G","price":92.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/2023-guafengzhai-raw-puer-357g-01.jpg?v=1789703730","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/2023-spring-guafengzhai-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g-yiwu-sheng-puer-%e5%88%ae%e9%a3%8e%e5%af%a8%e7%94%9f%e8%8c%b6","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}