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2017 Ming Qian Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake Sample Loose Piece

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2017 Ming Qian Raw Pu'er Tea Cake Sample Brewed Tea Chinese Tea

Sourced from Yunnan, southwest China, this 2017 tea cake sample is crafted from Ming Qian Large Tree Spring Tips—the tender buds harvested before the Qingming Festival, which marks the prime season for spring Pu-erh. After a long winter dormancy, these ancient tea trees produce nutrient-rich leaves with fine hairs and thick, soft bases. Such exceptional leaves form the foundation of this high-quality Raw Pu-erh tea cake.

  • Harvested in early spring (Feb–Apr) from large, mature tea trees, capturing the freshest, most delicate spring tips.
  • Aged for eight years, offering a bright amber liquor with evolving flavors over multiple infusions.
  • The first 1–3 infusions are bold and intense, with a fast and lasting aftertaste.
  • Infusions 4–7 soften into a mellow, smooth profile.
  • Infusions 7–10 maintain a consistent, sweet, and smooth taste.

This cost-effective Chinese Puerh tea sample offers a unique and complex flavor profile, providing a dynamic tasting experience of Yunnan’s prized spring harvest.

Gongfu Tea Brewing Guide

(Traditional Method)

Water Temperature 100°C (212°F)
Tea-to-Water Ratio 8g tea per 160ml water
Steeping Time
Brews 1–5 Steep for 10–15 sec
Brews 6–10 Steep for 15–20 sec
Brews 11–15 Steep for 20–25 sec
Brews 16+ Steep for 25+ sec

Tips: Tea masters recommend steeping times based on each tea's unique flavor, starting the timer after pouring the water.

Common Brewing Guide

(Easy Everyday Preparation)

Water Temperature 100°C (212°F)
Leaf-to-Water Ratio 2g per 100ml
Steeping Time About 1–2 minutes
Subsequent Infusions Increase by 30 seconds each time

Tips: You can adjust the steeping time or leaf-to-water ratio to suit your taste—shorten the infusion for a lighter brew or extend it for a stronger one.

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Origin isn’t just a label — it’s the soul of the tea.

It is the land and the tea trees tended by generations of tea farmers, a living heritage passed down through time in harmony with nature.

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