{"product_id":"raw-puerh-ancient-single-tree-cake","title":"Raw Puerh Ancient Single Tree Cake 200g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRaw pu-erh ancient single tree cake 200g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis raw pu erh tea cake is pressed from the same ancient single tree leaves as our popular \u003ca href=\"\/products\/raw-puerh-ancient-single-tree\" title=\"Raw Pu-erh Ancient Single Tree 30g\"\u003e30g tin version\u003c\/a\u003e, sourced from Xigui in Yunnan Province. The 200g cake format is made for those who already know they love this tea and want enough to age at home or drink regularly over months and years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll taste\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've tried the 30g tin, you know what to expect. There's that same bright citrus note upfront, followed by an uplifting quality that's hard to describe but easy to feel. The sweet aftertaste lingers and develops as you go through multiple infusions. This tea comes from trees that have grown undisturbed for centuries in the high-altitude environment around Xigui, and the leaf quality shows in every steep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat changes with the cake format is convenience and ageing potential. A pressed cake stores more efficiently and continues to develop in flavour over the years. Raw pu erh naturally mellows and gains complexity with time, so this cake will taste different — and likely better — five or ten years from now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak off a piece from the edge of the cake using a pu erh knife or letter opener. Be gentle to keep the leaves as whole as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWestern brewing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 1g per 250ml with 90-100°C water. Steep for 3 minutes. Good for up to 4 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGongfu brewing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 6g per 150ml gaiwan or teapot. Pre-warm the vessel. Brew with boiling water. Steep 10 seconds for the first 5 infusions, adding 10 seconds from the sixth onward. Up to 15 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoanne's note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI sourced this from the same ancient trees in Xigui that produce our 30g loose leaf version. If you've tried the smaller tin and want to keep this tea in your regular rotation, the cake is the way to go. I'd suggest trying the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/raw-puerh-ancient-single-tree\" title=\"Raw Pu-erh Ancient Single Tree 30g\"\u003e30g tin\u003c\/a\u003e first if you haven't yet — it's a good way to confirm this is your kind of tea before committing to a full cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTea profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste Profile: Citrus Note \/ Uplifting \/ Sweet Aftertaste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea Type: Raw (Sheng) Pu-erh Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Xigui, Yunnan Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTree Type: 100+ year ancient single tree (百年古树单株)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear: First Flush in Spring, 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxidation: Minimal — naturally post-fermented over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTCM Property: Cool, becoming more neutral with aging (凉性，随陈化趋中性)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: 100% ancient single tree leaves compressed into cake form (200g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Artificial Flavours, Colours or Preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct light and strong odours. Raw pu erh ages well over time — keep it in its original wrapper and store at room temperature with some air circulation. Avoid sealed plastic bags for long-term storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew to raw pu erh? Start with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/raw-puerh-ancient-single-tree\" title=\"Raw Pu-erh Ancient Single Tree 30g\"\u003e30g tin\u003c\/a\u003e to try before committing to a full cake. Explore all our options in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pu-erh-tea\" title=\"Pu Erh Tea\"\u003ePu Erh Tea collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Moment of Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40350262526017,"sku":"01PFRO2101-200","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/files\/E50D1185-E836-4C0C-92F9-91E3E14BFA10.jpg?v=1708669771","url":"https:\/\/amomentoftea.com.au\/products\/raw-puerh-ancient-single-tree-cake","provider":"A Moment of Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}