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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
2012
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EarthyWoodyMineral
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This 2012 Sheng Pu-erh cake offers a robust and evolving profile. Expect deep earthy tones, hints of aged wood, and a subtle mineral finish that speaks to its origin. As it ages, it continues to develop complexity and a soothing, lingering aftertaste.
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About This Tea
What does 2012 XiaGuan "8653" Cake 357g Puerh Sheng Cha Raw Tea taste like?
This 2012 Sheng Pu-erh cake offers a robust and evolving profile. Expect deep earthy tones, hints of aged wood, and a subtle mineral finish that speaks to its origin. As it ages, it continues to devel. It leans earthy, woody and mineral.
How should I brew 2012 XiaGuan "8653" 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 "8653" 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 "8653" Cake 357g Puerh Sheng Cha Raw Tea cost?
Starts at $35.99 from King Tea Mall, or about $0.10/g. A 357g package gets you around 60 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $0.60 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.
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