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7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
2012
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EarthyAstringentFruity
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This 2012 Xiaguan 7543 Sheng Pu-erh offers a lively and robust character, typical of a young factory blend. Expect prominent earthy undertones, a brisk astringency that promises further aging potential, and subtle hints of dried fruits. It's a classic example of its style, ready to evolve over time.
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About This Tea
What does 2012 XiaGuan "7543" Cake 357g Puerh Sheng Cha Raw Tea taste like?
This 2012 Xiaguan 7543 Sheng Pu-erh offers a lively and robust character, typical of a young factory blend. Expect prominent earthy undertones, a brisk astringency that promises further aging potentia. It leans earthy, astringent and fruity.
How should I brew 2012 XiaGuan "7543" Cake 357g Puerh Sheng Cha Raw Tea?
Water around 95–100 °C (203–212 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–20 s steeps (10–20+ rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Rinse the leaves once with boiling water before your first real steep. It cleans off storage dust and gets the flavor going.
Where does 2012 XiaGuan "7543" Cake 357g Puerh Sheng Cha Raw Tea come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China. This batch is from the 2012 harvest.
How much does 2012 XiaGuan "7543" Cake 357g Puerh Sheng Cha Raw Tea cost?
Starts at $3.99 from King Tea Mall, or about $0.13/g. A 7g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $0.78 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.
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