The 2009 Yiwu Gua Feng Zhai Raw Pu'er Tea Cake (also known as Pu-erh tea) is a premium aged Pu'er tea produced in the southernmost part of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province — the renowned Yiwu Mountain Range.

Guafengzhai village lies in the eastern part of this historic tea-growing region, nestled within a tropical rainforest at elevations between 1,200 and 1,400 meters.

The village enjoys a warm and humid climate year-round, with abundant rainfall and significant temperature differences between day and night. These conditions help nutrients accumulate in the tea leaves, providing an ideal environment for tea trees and creating the unique flavor profile characteristic of Yiwu raw Pu'er.

Tea Cake Features and Specifications

Leaf Quality

This aged raw Pu'er tea cake is made from plump, full leaves, primarily consisting of tender buds, ensuring a rich and delicate tea experience.

Cake Shape & Weight

The tea cake is firm and smooth, with an oily surface, an even shape, slightly loose edges, and a dense center. Each cake weighs approximately 357 grams, which is the traditional standard weight for Pu'er tea.

Packaging (Qizi Bing / Seven Sons Cake)

Pu'er tea is typically bundled into seven cakes per unit, known as a “Qizi Bing” or Seven Sons Cake, with a total weight of around 2.5 kilograms. This packaging style dates back to the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty (1722–1735), when the seven-cake bundle was referred to as “round tea.”

Aging and Flavor Profile

Aroma & Taste

After 16 years of aging, this 2009 Yiwu Raw Pu'er Tea Cake has developed a delicate and enduring flavor. The tea soup carries a distinctive primal forest aroma from the Yiwu region — bold and expansive.

Tea Energy (Cha Qi)

Its smooth texture delivers strong tea energy (cha qi), allowing you to experience the regional character of Yiwu while enjoying the depth and complexity unique to aged Pu'er.

How to Enjoy Your Raw Pu'er Tea

For newcomers to raw Pu'er (also spelled Pu-erh) or those without the proper tools to open compressed tea cakes, a tea needle or tea knife is recommended. This is not only an essential tool for enjoying raw Pu'er but also adds an enjoyable element to the traditional Chinese tea ceremony.

Why Choose This 2009 Yiwu Gua Feng Zhai Raw Pu'er Tea Cake

• Premium Yiwu Raw Pu'er Tea from Yunnan’s famous mountain region
• 16-year aged Pu'er for a rich, smooth, and long-lasting flavor
• Primal forest aroma with plump leaves and tender buds
• Traditional 357g Seven Sons Cake (Qizi Bing) packaging
• Ideal for newcomers to Pu'er tea, as well as for tea enthusiasts for collection and tasting

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