{"product_id":"2020-yiwu-mahei-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-sample","title":"2020 Yiwu Mahei Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis single-origin Pu-erh tea sample offers a focused way to experience the character of Yiwu Mahei without committing to a full cake. It allows you to explore the pure expression of Mahei Village, one of the most representative origins in the Yiwu tea region. Smooth, balanced, and naturally sweet, it reflects the classic aging potential and gentle structure that Yiwu teas are known for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis sample is sourced entirely from Mahei Village in the Yiwu tea region of Yunnan. Known for its forest-rich ecosystem and long-standing tea heritage, Mahei is widely regarded as a benchmark village for Yiwu Pu-erh tea character. This tea is produced from a single origin without blending, allowing the natural terroir of Mahei to be clearly expressed in a smaller tasting format. (Like our full cake, this sample comes from previously managed old tea trees and is not labeled as “Ancient Tree Tea” – yet its quality far exceeds ordinary young tree teas.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDry Leaf \u0026amp; Flavor Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe dry leaves present a tight, well-compressed structure with a clean and stable aroma. A gentle honey-like sweetness is accompanied by soft floral undertones, reflecting its Yiwu origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAfter brewing, the tea liquor is smooth and layered, with a soft yet structured mouthfeel. Natural sweetness appears quickly, followed by a lasting returning sweetness and a light cooling sensation in the throat. Bitterness and astringency remain minimal and well integrated, making this sample easy to understand and approachable even for new Pu-erh drinkers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eKey taste characteristics include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSmooth and soft texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHoney sweetness and floral notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLight fruit undertones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eClean, balanced Yiwu character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eExcellent clarity of single-origin expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis 2020 Yiwu Mahei Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake Sample is an ideal introduction to single-origin Pu-erh tea from one of Yiwu’s most respected villages. It offers a clear and honest expression of Mahei’s terroir, making it perfect for tasting, comparison, or first-time exploration before committing to a full cake. Whether for learning or evaluation, it provides a reliable snapshot of Yiwu’s refined and age-worthy tea character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; color: #333; margin: 20px 0 6px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGongfu Tea Brewing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #555; margin: 0 0 16px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e(Traditional Method)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: #444; margin: 6px 0 14px 0; text-align: center; max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003eAlways 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 600px; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 16px; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e100°C (212°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTea-to-Water Ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e8g tea per 160ml water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; background: #f9f9f9;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSteeping Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBrews 1–5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSteep for 5–10 sec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBrews 6–10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSteep for 11–20 sec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBrews 11–15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSteep for 20–30 sec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBrews 16+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSteep for 30+ sec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; color: #555; margin: 8px 0 40px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea masters recommend steeping times based on each tea's unique flavor, starting the timer after pouring the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; color: #333; margin: 20px 0 6px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCommon Brewing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #555; margin: 0 0 16px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e(Easy Everyday Preparation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 600px; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 16px; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e100°C (212°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLeaf-to-Water Ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e2g per 100ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSteeping Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAbout 1–2 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSubsequent Infusions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIncrease by 30 seconds each time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; color: #555; margin: 8px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chinese Tea Group","offers":[{"title":"25 g","offer_id":51566040416489,"sku":"010131-25g-2606","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/7549\/0025\/files\/2020-yiwu-mahei-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-sample.jpg?v=1784714400","url":"https:\/\/www.chineseteagroup.com\/products\/2020-yiwu-mahei-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-sample","provider":"Chinese Tea Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}