Puerh Guy · 2008 Xizihao Shuangxi Lingmen Iron Cake
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
2008
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This 2008 pressed tea offers a robust and powerful flavor, characterized by significant strength and a noticeable bitterness. Its journey through dry natural Taiwan storage followed by UK storage has contributed to its distinct and complex profile.
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What does 2008 Xizihao Shuangxi Lingmen Iron Cake taste like?
This 2008 pressed tea offers a robust and powerful flavor, characterized by significant strength and a noticeable bitterness. Its journey through dry natural Taiwan storage followed by UK storage has . It leans bold, earthy and brisk.
How should I brew 2008 Xizihao Shuangxi Lingmen 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 2008 Xizihao Shuangxi Lingmen Iron Cake come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China. This batch is from the 2008 harvest.
How much does 2008 Xizihao Shuangxi Lingmen Iron Cake cost?
Starts at $24.32 from Puerh Guy, or about $1.42/g. A 16g package gets you around 3 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $8.52 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.