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2008 Yinshan Arbor Qizi Cake (Ripe Pu-erh)

$48.00

Crafted from rare ancient trees into a master private reserve. Extracted through fourteen years of time—a rich, smooth, and sweet cup encapsulating untamed mountain resonance.

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Crafted with Care · Consistent Quality

Year & Origin

Produced in 2008 from the Changning region in Yunnan, during the early creation period of the Yinshan Tea Factory Arbor series

Craftsmanship

Inheriting traditional ripe Pu-erh pile-fermentation techniques with strictly controlled oxidation levels to ensure ample room for future natural aging.

Sensory Features

Bright brownish-red liquor with a thick, smooth, and mellow flavor; aged maturity imparts distinct ginseng and fruity-woody aromas with a rich, sweet, and sticky texture.

SENSORY JOURNEY

Dry Leaf Appearance

Round tea cake shaped like a full moon with thick edges; tight and bold tea leaves showing white pekoe, with a lustrous brownish-red color and natural oily sheen.

Tea Liquor Appearance

Transitions smoothly from amber to reddish-brown and deep crimson across infusions; crystal clear and glossy with zero dullness or cloudiness.

Brewing Charm

Early infusions: Intertwined floral and aged notes, stimulating mouth-watering salivation; Middle infusions: Full-bodied and robust with a rich, glutinous texture; Later infusions: Sustained sweetness showcasing aged arbor charm

Spent Leaf Appearance

Spent leaves display a deep dark-liver hue, plump, soft, elastic, with complete and intact leaf structures.

Brewing Artistry

Suggested Water Temp.

100℃ Boiling Water

Tea Amount

5-10g

Suggested Water Volume

120ml

01
Warm Vessels & Rinse Tea

Rinse vessels with boiling water to increase temperature. Rinse tea leaves twice for 5–8 seconds each to awaken the aged vintage tea and release deep natural compounds.

02
Main Steeping

Infusions 1–3: Pour quickly within 5–10 seconds; Infusions 4–6: Gradually extend steeping to 15–20 seconds to maintain stable flavor concentration

03
Later Infusions

From infusion 7 onwards: Adjust to 20–30 seconds according to personal preference; From infusion 10 onwards: Steep for up to 60 seconds to appreciate the sweet finish

建议水温

100℃ Boiling Water

投茶量

5–10g (Recommended tea-to-water ratio 1:20)

建议水量

450ml

Pour boiling water gently and low into the pot, steeping for 60 seconds at high temperature. Completely drain all liquor to keep the flavor pure and free from unwanted bitterness.
Store in ceramic or purple clay jars in a cool, dry place (20–30°C, humidity < 80%), away from direct light, well-ventilated, and free from odor.
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