Pu-Erh Tea Puer Shu Tea - Growing Aroma 2019 Cake 357g
Premium Aged Puer: 2019 Fermented Tea Cake from Menghai
This exceptional 2019 Shu Puer tea cake originates from the prestigious tea gardens near Mengzhe, Menghai County in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. Master-crafted through careful fermentation, this 357g cake delivers a remarkably clean taste profile free from any moisture notes. The expert processing by Menghai tea artisans results in a smooth, refined character that develops with each steeping. Notable for its pure expression of traditional Shu Puer characteristics, this tea demonstrates the highest standards of fermentation technique and material selection from one of Yunnan's most respected tea-producing regions.
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Brewing Instructions
For optimal results:
- Water temperature: 95-100°C (203-212°F)
- Use 5-7g leaf per 150ml water
- Rinse leaves briefly with hot water
- First steep: 20-30 seconds
- Increase steeping time gradually for subsequent infusions
- Can be re-steeped 8-12 times
- Store in cool, dry place away from light
Traditional Ingredients & Processing
Crafted from leaves of century-old tea trees (100-200 years) growing in Menghai's pristine environment. The leaves undergo careful fermentation using traditional methods developed over generations. The process creates beneficial compounds including:
- Oxidized tea polyphenols
- Natural microorganisms from fermentation
- Complex carbohydrates
- Trace minerals from mature root systems
Health Properties & Benefits
Shu Puer offers numerous evidence-based health advantages:
- Supports healthy digestion and gut microbiome balance
- Contains GABA and theanine for stress reduction
- Rich in antioxidants that combat free radicals
- Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
- Provides steady energy through balanced caffeine and L-theanine
- Aids detoxification processes
- Supports immune system function
Cultural Heritage & Significance
Puer tea embodies centuries of Yunnan's tea culture, particularly in Xishuangbanna where the Dai and Bulang peoples have produced it since the 10th century. The Menghai region is especially renowned for Shu Puer production, with techniques passed down through generations of tea masters. This 2019 cake represents the continuation of this living heritage, produced in one of China's most historically significant tea regions using traditional fermentation methods that have earned UNESCO recognition.
