2025 Yunnan Ancient-Tree Sun-Dried Black Tea Cake – 357g Shai Hong Dianhong 古树晒红

2025 Yunnan Ancient-Tree Sun-Dried Black Tea Cake – 357g 古树晒红

A full-size 357g Yunnan black tea cake made in the 晒红 / Shai Hong sun-dried style. The product label identifies the tea as 古树红茶（晒红）, made from Yunnan large-leaf gongfu black tea and produced on 5 August 2025. Unlike conventional black tea finished with stronger heat, Shai Hong uses sun drying as a defining part of its style, giving the tea a clean, warm character with a distinctive sun-dried fragrance.

Tea Profile

• Tea type: Yunnan black tea / Dianhong-style sun-dried black tea
• Style: Shai Hong / 晒红
• Product designation: Ancient-Tree Black Tea / 古树红茶
• Ingredient: Yunnan large-leaf gongfu black tea
• Production date: 5 August 2025
• Net weight: 357g per cake
• Traditional packing: 7 cakes per tong, 6 tongs per case

Flavor & Aroma

The source describes this sun-dried black tea as aromatic without becoming cloying, with a fresh mouthfeel and a mellow, rounded body. Expect an amber-red liquor, warm black-tea sweetness, soft honey-fruit notes and a gentle sun-dried fragrance. The compressed-cake format gives the tea a substantial body while retaining the brighter aromatic character of Yunnan black tea.

Compared with ripe Pu-erh, the cup is brighter and more fragrant; compared with conventional Dianhong, the sun-dried style can feel softer and more rustic, with a mellow finish that develops as the compressed leaves open.

How to Brew

Gongfu Style

1. Loosen 5–6g from the edge of the cake.
2. Use a 100–150ml gaiwan or small porcelain teapot.
3. Use water around 90–95°C.
4. A quick rinse is optional.
5. Start the first drinking infusion at about 10–15 seconds.
6. Increase later steeps gradually by 5–10 seconds.
7. Decant fully after each infusion.

Large Teapot Method

Use around 4g per 300ml water at 90–95°C. Steep for 2–3 minutes, pour out completely and re-steep according to taste.

Food Pairing

Pair with butter biscuits, toast, dried fruit, walnuts, chocolate, sponge cake, roast poultry or light savory pastries. Its honey-fruit sweetness also makes it a natural afternoon-tea choice.

Tea-Room Display & Interior Styling

The deep red wrapper and gold lettering give this 357g cake a strong decorative presence. Display the wrapped cake upright on a dark wood or lacquer stand beside a porcelain gaiwan, amber glass fairness pitcher or black clay teapot. The red-and-gold palette works especially well in contemporary Chinese interiors, studies, tea rooms and warm modern spaces with walnut, brass and stone.

For a more natural display, pair the unwrapped visual story with woven bamboo, linen and raw wood—but keep the actual tea protected from direct sunlight, humidity, perfume, incense and kitchen odors.

Gift Ideas

The classic 357g format makes this suitable for Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn gatherings, housewarmings, host gifts, business gifting and gifts for drinkers interested in Yunnan black tea beyond conventional loose-leaf Dianhong. It also makes an unusual alternative to a Pu-erh cake while keeping the same traditional compressed-tea presentation.

Storage

The label recommends storage in a clean, ventilated, dry and odor-free environment. Keep away from moisture, direct sunlight and strong surrounding smells. The package states that, under suitable storage conditions, the tea is appropriate for long-term keeping.

FAQ

Is this Pu-erh?

No. This is Yunnan black tea in a compressed cake format.

What does Shai Hong mean?

Shai Hong / 晒红 refers to a sun-dried red-tea or black-tea style in which sun drying is a defining part of the finishing process.

What year is this tea?

The product label shows a production date of 5 August 2025.

How much does one cake weigh?

Each cake weighs 357g.

What does it taste like?

Expect a mellow amber-red cup with black-tea sweetness, honey-fruit notes and a distinctive sun-dried fragrance.

Should I rinse it?

A quick rinse is optional. If the cake is tightly compressed, a brief rinse can help the leaves open faster.

What water temperature works best?

Start around 90–95°C. Slightly cooler water emphasizes aroma; hotter water gives more body.

Can I brew it like regular black tea?

Yes. Use about 4g per 300ml water and steep for 2–3 minutes.

Is it suitable for gifting?

Yes. The red-and-gold wrapper and traditional 357g cake format make it especially presentable as a Chinese tea gift.

Can it be stored long term?

The package states that it is suitable for long-term storage when kept under appropriate clean, dry and odor-free conditions.