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2017 Special-Grade Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake Sample
25 g
$9.00
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2017 Special-Grade Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake Sample
Yunnan Pu-erh (Pu’er)
$9.00
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Explore our 2017 Special-Grade Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake through this convenient sample. Produced in Xishuangbanna and aged for nine years, it offers the same clean, smooth, and gentle character as the full cake. Ideal for tasting, gifting, or discovering the tea before choosing the full cake.
Same Official Grading
This tea is officially graded as Special-Grade (Te Ji) under China’s national tea grading standards.
For a detailed explanation of tea grading and the “Gongting” market convention, please refer to the full cake product page.
Same Flavor Profile
Smooth, naturally sweet, with a clear red liquor, soft aged aroma, and a clean finish. The flavor profile is identical to that of the full cake.
Why Try the Sample?
- Perfect for a first tasting without committing to a full cake.
- Great for travel, gifting, or side-by-side comparisons with other teas.
- A convenient way to explore whether this tea matches your personal preferences before purchasing the full-size cake.
Overall Impression
The 2017 Special-Grade Ripe Pu-erh sample is an honest preview of the full tea. Clean, smooth, and naturally sweet, it offers an approachable way to discover whether this gentle, everyday Ripe Pu-erh matches your personal taste.
Gongfu Tea Brewing Guide
(Traditional Method)
Always rinse tea before the first infusion. For compressed teas, adjust the rinsing time according to the compression level, allowing the leaves to gently loosen before the first infusion.
| Water Temperature | 100°C (212°F) |
| Tea-to-Water Ratio | 9g tea per 160ml water |
| Steeping Time | |
| Brews 1–3 | Steep for 4–6 sec |
| Brews 4–7 | Steep for 7–20 sec |
| Brews 11–15 | Steep for 21–35 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.
Know Where Your Tea Comes From
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.
Achieving Authenticity Through Tradition
Traditional craftsmanship cannot scale to mass production.
We honor this authentic essence, preserving every genuine step.
We could produce more tea, but we choose to craft better.
