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Pu-erh Sheng Tea Cake
Pu-erh Sheng Tea Cake
Pu-erh Sheng Tea Cake

Pu-erh Sheng Tea Cake

$120.00

Pu-erh Sheng Tea Cake, a top-rated type of Pu-erh tea. One of the best characteristics of Sheng Pu’er is that it matures over time.

Sheng pu-erh is also known as a raw pu-erh and it is due to unending fermentation it takes time for it to age. Most sheng pu-erhs are compressed into discs and require a few years before being fit for consumption.

Due to the long aging period, matured sheng pu-erhs are often preferred by the tea lover’s community as they tend to possess premium taste.

However, because of the length of the time required for proper ripening, they come as the most costly category of pu-erh teas. The sheng pu-erhs have also been referred to as pu-erhs made in Hong Kong after the civil war and were brought there by immigrant populations.

Tea Life Australia aids its customers in perfectly sourcing signature styles such as Pu-erh Sheng Tea Cake from the mountains of Vietnam, a 2022 crop, where its tea garrison has a rich history.

For further reading on Pu-erh Teas visit our post here.

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Brewing

With brewing Pu’er Sheng Tea, the intricateness of flavors can be when its dimensions are truly unfolded. To enhance your brewing experience, here’s what you should do to get yourself the best tea:

Water temperature: Water should be heated approximately to up 90-95°C (194-203°F) as this would help in bringing out the full flavors from the Sheng Pu’er leaves. 

Tea rinsing: To begin, a small chunk of the tea cake can be soaked in hot water for around 5 seconds, after which the water is thrown out. This saturation water is useful in ‘waking up’ the tea leaves and hence should be discarded.

Steeping time: For the first infusion, 3-5 grams of Sheng Pu’er can be placed in the teapot or gaiwan, and the infusion can be done for 10-20 seconds at the first pour, thereafter, for every new time the infusion is poured, the waiting can be increased.

Re-steeping: You may want to re-steep Sheng Pu’er more than once since each infusion will be a whole new experience. You may increase or reduce steeping time depending on what you like.

Enjoy: Even if it’s a young Sheng tea or an aged one, be sure to savor every cup, enjoying all the increasing earthy and green tea flavors with time.

Ingredients

100% Sheng Pu-erh
Camellia sinensis

Health Benefits

Pu'er Sheng Tea has a unique flavor; however, this tea is well known for its health advantages.

Rich in Antioxidants: Antioxidants are abundant in Sheng Pu’er tea to help defend the body against oxidative stress and enhance its health.

Supports Digestive Health: Pu’er tea is traditionally effective for digestion, and promoting gut health is its primary benefit.

Boosts Energy and Mental Clarity: Sheng Pu’er's caffeine content is low and transmits energy via a gradual boost for both focus and alertness.

May Support Heart Health: Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is Pu’er tea’s strongest point in promoting cardiovascular health.

Aids in detoxification: The unique fermentation of Sheng Pu'er tea might assist the human body in safely detoxifying itself.

Cautionary Notes

While Pu’er Sheng Tea is mostly appropriate for all customers, it should be noted that the drink incorporates a standard dose of caffeine; on this note, people who suffer from high sensitivity should be careful while taking the tea.

Women during pregnancy and lactation period as well as particular groups based on existing medical conditions should seek advice from specialists about having this tea frequently.

Also, as it is produced by the process of natural fermentation, one should be careful and try Sheng Pu’er in lesser proportions at the beginning.

Size
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Pickup available at North St Marys Warehouse

Usually ready in 1 hour

Taste Profile

Aroma: Meadow hay, dried apricot, wildflower honey, and a little orchid with camphor.

Taste: Lively and slightly bittersweet. Hay, stone fruit, and light herbaceous spices.

Mouthfeel: It is bubbly and cleansing, and it gets silky during the session.

Finish: Cherry and apricot honey echo - cool and sweet camphor & mineral sweetness.

Liquor colour: From pale gold to light amber.

Lovely with: Apricot or orange peel dried. It goes well with lightly salted nuts.

Common Questions

Pu-erh Sheng Tea Cake - What is it?
Tea is compressed from Camellia sinensis leaves. Sheng is sun-dried, naturally aged, and more floral than ripe (shou) pu-erh.

Is it caffeinated?
It's a real tea that contains caffeine - with much less caffeine than coffee.

Does it have flavours or sugars added?
This is 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 to store it?
Keep it airtight, dry and away from light. Ideally, between 18-24 months for the best aroma and color.