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7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
2001
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This aged raw Pu-erh tea offers a robust and powerful flavor, showcasing the development from over a decade of Kunming storage. Expect a deep, earthy character with underlying woody notes and a distinct 'cha qi' that invigorates the palate.
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What does 2001 Xiaguan 8653 Iron Cake Raw Pu-erh Tea taste like?
This aged raw Pu-erh tea offers a robust and powerful flavor, showcasing the development from over a decade of Kunming storage. Expect a deep, earthy character with underlying woody notes and a distin. It leans earthy, woody and potent.
How should I brew 2001 Xiaguan 8653 Iron Cake Raw Pu-erh 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 2001 Xiaguan 8653 Iron Cake Raw Pu-erh Tea come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China. This batch is from the 2001 harvest.
How much does 2001 Xiaguan 8653 Iron Cake Raw Pu-erh Tea cost?
Starts at $24.25 from Yunnan Sourcing, or about $1.83/g. A 10g package gets you around 2 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $10.98 per session. Compare dark prices across vendors on Teadar.
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