(recommend)Black Pu-erh ripe tea cake gift box【357g】

This gift box contains a standard 357g ripe Pu-erh tea cake, a traditional Yunnan seven-cake size, presented in an elegant black landscape-patterned gift box, exuding a sense of oriental stability. In addition to the standard ripe tea cake, a tea needle is included for easy tea breaking; it's ready to brew right out of the box. The tea itself is ripe Pu-erh from the core production area of Menghai, Yunnan, processed using traditional pile fermentation techniques. The cake is well-shaped and full, representing a highly representative category of Pu-erh tea.

II. Product Details
Dry Tea Appearance: The cake is round and well-formed, with a moderate tightness. The dry tea is a reddish-brown with a glossy sheen, the leaves are plump and clearly defined, with visible golden tips. It has a pure aged aroma, free of any off-flavors or musty smells.

Tea Liquor Flavor: After brewing, the tea liquor is a bright, deep red, as clear as amber. It is smooth and mellow on the palate, with a rich and full-bodied flavor, possessing a natural aged and glutinous rice aroma. The aftertaste is noticeably sweet, without any bitterness or astringency, and has a long, lingering finish.

Processing Characteristics: Utilizing traditional pile fermentation techniques and undergoing moderate aging, the tea soup has a more mellow and smooth taste, suitable for most tea drinkers and also suitable for long-term storage and aging.

III. 🍵 Brewing Guide
* **Daily Cup Brewing:** 5-7 grams (approximately 1 small piece), 95-100℃ boiling water, 3-5 minutes, 8-10 infusions.
* **Gongfu Tea Brewing:** 7-10 grams, 95-100℃ boiling water, 10-30 seconds per infusion, gradually increasing the infusion time to 10 or more.

**Note:** Use the provided tea needle to pry the tea leaves from the edge of the tea cake, avoiding excessive force that could break the cake. For the first infusion, a quick 10-20 second rinse is recommended to awaken the tea's aroma.

IV. ⚠️ **Precautions:**
**Prying and Storage:** When prying the tea, it is recommended to start from the side seams of the tea cake, prying along the tea leaves to reduce the formation of broken tea leaves. Too many broken tea leaves will result in a cloudy tea soup and a bitter taste.

** Brewing Details: It is recommended to brew ripe Pu-erh tea with boiling water, as the high temperature better brings out the aged and glutinous aromas of the tea leaves. The rinsing step is essential; it removes any surface dust and awakens the tea's aroma, resulting in a more even flavor in subsequent brews.

When brewing, adjust the amount of tea leaves and steeping time according to personal preference. Increase the amount of tea leaves or extend the steeping time for a stronger flavor, and vice versa.

Drinking Suggestions: It is recommended to drink it plain, without adding sugar, milk, or other additives, to better appreciate the aged aroma and mellow taste of ripe Pu-erh tea. You can also add dried tangerine peel or goji berries according to your preference to enrich the flavor profile.

Ripe Pu-erh tea is mild and gentle on the stomach. Drinking a moderate amount after meals can help cut through grease, but avoid drinking strong tea before bed to prevent sleep disturbances.

Teaware Care: The tea needle included in the gift box is made of metal. Handle it gently to avoid damage. After use, wipe it clean and store it in a dry place to prevent rusting.

For brewing ripe Pu-erh tea, it is recommended to use a Yixing clay teapot or coarse pottery teaware, as they are breathable and can better bring out the flavor of the tea. Clean the teaware promptly after use to avoid residual tea stains that may cause odors.