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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
Spring 2001
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Tasting Notes
EarthyWoodyComplex
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This well-aged 2001 Xiaguan Sheng Pu-erh offers a profound journey into classic raw pu-erh characteristics. Expect deep earthy and woody notes, with hints of dried fruits and a lingering, complex aftertaste that speaks to its age and quality.
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What does 2001 Xaiguan 8653 Iron Cake taste like?
This well-aged 2001 Xiaguan Sheng Pu-erh offers a profound journey into classic raw pu-erh characteristics. Expect deep earthy and woody notes, with hints of dried fruits and a lingering, complex afte. It leans earthy, woody and complex.
How should I brew 2001 Xaiguan 8653 Iron Cake?
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 2001 Xaiguan 8653 Iron Cake come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China. This batch is from the Spring 2001 harvest.
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