{"product_id":"pu-erh-tea-357g-old-yunnan-pu-erh-seven-cake-cooked-ripe-aged-puer-tea-tree","title":"Pu-erh Tea 357g Old Yunnan Pu Erh Seven Cake Cooked Ripe Aged Puer Tea Tree","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTraditional \"Seven Sons Cake\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 357-gram weight is a classic, historic standard for Pu'er tea cakes, dating from the time when seven cakes were packed together in a bamboo leaf basket for transport. This format is highly respected by collectors and enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAged Arbor Tree Material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from older, often ancient, tea trees (Qiao Mu) in Yunnan's premier tea mountains. These trees develop deeper roots, absorbing more minerals and giving a tea with greater complexity, thicker texture, and stronger \"Yun\" (lingering charm) than plantation tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRipening \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea has undergone careful Wo Dui (wet-pile fermentation) to create the smooth, mellow profile of ripe Pu'er. It has then been aged under controlled conditions, allowing its flavors to mature, deepen, and become exceptionally smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile delicious now, this cake has a robust structure that will continue to evolve with further storage, making it a good choice for both everyday drinking and long-term collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tightly compressed cake of dark brown, chocolate-colored leaves with visible golden buds. The aroma is clean and earthy with notes of dried wood, sweet hay, and a hint of dates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, clear, luminous ruby red or dark amber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and earthy, with rich wet earth, cedarwood, sweet dried jujube dates, and a faint hint of aromatic Chinese herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, thick, and velvety, with a sweet, earthy profile and no astringency. Notes of dark chocolate, caramel, roasted nuts, and red dates are common. The mouthfeel (kougan) is a key highlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sweetness lingers long in the throat and mouth, leaving a clean, comfortable, warming finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best brewed Gongfu style in a Yixing clay teapot or a gaiwan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95–100°C (boiling water is essential).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse the tea twice quickly with boiling water to awaken and open the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with short infusions of 5–10 seconds, gradually increasing the time. A good aged cake like this can yield 15 or more infusions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all fine Pu'er tea, this cake is celebrated for its digestive properties and is often enjoyed after a rich meal to cut through grease. It is also known to help lower cholesterol and is rich in antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePu'er lovers seeking a classic, aged ripe cake for daily drinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors interested in a cake with aging potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose exploring Dark Tea, as a smooth and accessible introduction to aged Pu'er\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift presented in its traditional paper wrapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct name: Yunnan Seven Sons Cake Ripe Pu'er Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 357 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Ripened (Shou) Pu'er Tea (post-fermented dark tea)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Yunnan Province, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea material: Aged arbor tree tea leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Compressed tea cake (Bing Cha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage includes: one Yunnan aged ripened Pu'er tea cake (357g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor may vary slightly from the pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far East Finds","offers":[{"title":"357Grams","offer_id":42859572035666,"sku":"CJHP252546001AZ","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2544\/7250\/files\/ad094139-2f8d-474d-a2e2-8767ee2d86eb.jpg?v=1793291835","url":"https:\/\/fforage.com\/products\/pu-erh-tea-357g-old-yunnan-pu-erh-seven-cake-cooked-ripe-aged-puer-tea-tree","provider":"Fforage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}