{"product_id":"2009-dayi-gong-ting-tribute-puer-cake-200g-puerh-shou-cha-ripe-tea","title":"2009 DaYi \"Gong Ting\" (Tribute Puer) Cake 200g Puerh Shou Cha Ripe Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eGong Ting — “tribute puer” — is palace-grade ripe: nearly all tender buds, the top of the grading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2009 · Ripe (shou\/shu) puerh · 200g cake · palace-grade buds · DaYi (Menghai Tea Factory)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompression \u0026amp; dry leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaf is compressed into a 200g cake. Look for visible buds and an even, dark fermentation in the dry leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect a red cup, with a thick look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e As it opens up, the taste turns rich and smooth. There is more to notice as you keep brewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel \u0026amp; body:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the mouth it feels thick, smooth and rounded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e A gentle sweetness usually stays after each cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e improving your tea experience. Take your time with it — a good choice once you are no longer a novice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: fully boiling, 100°C (212°F).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteps:\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd tea (about 5g per 100ml).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse twice: cover the leaves with boiling water for about 5 seconds, then discard. Put the lid on and let the leaves rest for about 10 minutes to open up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep for 10–15 seconds for the first rounds, adding about 5 seconds each round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into a sharing pitcher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe. Ripe puerh resteeps well for many rounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat these as starting points rather than fixed rules. Try high or low pours, fast or slow, and brew in different seasons to find the method that suits you. Brewing the same tea well in any year, season, weather or place takes practice, and that skill is the real goal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the cake ventilated, cool and dry, away from sunlight and strong odors (kitchen spices, smoke). For long-term aging, paper or clay containers breathe better than sealed plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every cake shows these, but they can occur, especially in teas with more years of storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBamboo powder (zhu fen): a natural sign of traditional bamboo-husk packing. In Guangdong's warm, humid climate, tiny bamboo insects can make their home in the husk, nibbling the husk and cotton paper wrapper while leaving the tea itself untouched. What they leave behind is a fine powder, seen only on certain teas and more often on aged ones. It is harmless to hygiene; a few strokes with a clean toothbrush or soft brush before brewing is all it takes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea oil spots: yellowish spots may appear and can come from natural tea oils. They are not a flaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorn wrapper: small tears or holes in the cotton paper may happen during storage and handling. The tea inside is unaffected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KingTea","offers":[{"title":"Sample 30g","offer_id":50733658603618,"sku":"kjv1792571364913","price":7.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Individual Cake","offer_id":50733658636386,"sku":"fxu1792571364914","price":26.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stack (5pcs)","offer_id":50733658669154,"sku":"hae1792571364915","price":133.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/0151\/8434\/files\/2009-dayi-gong-ting-tribute-puer-cake-200g-puerh-shou-cha-ripe-tea_1.jpg?v=1792571370","url":"https:\/\/www.eveysemall.com\/products\/2009-dayi-gong-ting-tribute-puer-cake-200g-puerh-shou-cha-ripe-tea","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}