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Pu-erh Shou Tea Cake
Pu-erh Shou Tea Cake
Pu-erh Shou Tea Cake

Pu-erh Shou Tea Cake

$119.00

You will never regret trying Pu-erh Shou Tea Cake, a popular skillfully made ripe Pu’er tea that is resulting from the methods and procedure that started a long time ago and is known throughout asia. 

Pu-erh, as a tea, is also known as “ripe Pu-erh", and it has a silky, earthy taste unique to it. This is made possible by something called “wet piling” (wo dui), which makes the tea good for immediate consumption as the complexity will be brought up after some time.

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Brewing

You can really appreciate the flavor of Pu-erh Shou Tea Cake by brewing it correctly. If you're new to tea, this is how to go about the process.

Water temperature: The cups of tea would not taste good if the water is not heated to the required temperature, generally between 95–100°C (203–212°F).

Rinse the tea: To remove any odd smells and save the fragrance, pour some hot water on the cake and remove it. Just let it soak for a couple of seconds.

Steeping time: To start, put 5 grams of Shou Pu'er in a teapot or a gaiwan. Let it steep for a period of about 10–20 seconds. Thereafter, keep raising the time every time you add a new infusion.

Re-steeping: To change the flavor of the tea, Shou Pu'er is steeped a couple more times, and make sure to alter the time after every steep for different earthy layers.

Enjoy: Add some tea into your cup and just let the bold flavors slowly dance around your mouth.

Ingredients

100% Shou Pu-erh
Camellia sinensis

Health Benefits

Great for Digestion: fermentation in Shou Pu’er tea has a good impact on our stomach.

Rich in Antioxidants: Given the nature of this tea, antioxidants are the biggest benefit.

A Relaxing Feeling: After a hard day’s work, one needs a way to calm down, and the taste of Shou Pu’er and its smell is perfect for doing just that.

Naturally Has Detox Properties: Toxins in an individual’s body can cause a lot of harm, but with the consumption of Pu’er tea, it is believed to help detox the body.

Enhances Heart Health: For the health conscious, one can maintain the desired cholesterol levels they want by consuming Pu’er tea every now and then.

Cautionary Notes

Although Shou Tea is safe for most people, it contains caffeine so people who are sensitive to caffeine should use it in small quantities.

Those who are pregnant or breastfeeding and people with certain health conditions or taking medicines should seek medical advice before taking this tea as a part of their daily routine.

All pu’er tea varieties should be used with caution if you have little experience with the rich taste of shou pu’er teas the latter’s flavour is best experienced in small servings.

Size
Size: 350g
In stock, ready to ship

Pickup available at North St Marys Warehouse

Usually ready in 1 hour

Taste Profile

Aroma: Cacao, cedarwood, and sweet date - after rain - in the earthy.

Taste: Sour, smooth, and rounded. Dark chocolate / damp wood / mild molasses.

Mouthfeel: Silky, thick and comforting

Finish: Clean, sweet with camphor and cocoa notes lingering.

Liquor colour: Deep mahogany to dark, rich brown.

Lovely with: Whether it's a square of dark chocolate, dried red dates, or dried orange peel - it makes a difference.

Common Questions

How do you make Pu-erh Shou Tea Cake?
Unflavored compressed dark tea from Yunnan is made from Camellia sinensis leaves. It is fermented to make a "shou" (ripe) pu-erh.

Is it caffeinated?
It's a real tea - with less caffeine than coffee although Pu-erh is known to be on the stronger side.

Does it have flavours or sugars added?
This is just pure pu-erh tea leaf without flavours or sugar.

Does it get reheated?
YES - reheat lightly if pre-brewed. avoid boiling. Or enjoy cold.

How do I store it?
Keep it airtight, dry and away from light. Ideally, between 18-24 months for the best aroma and color.