Pu'er I Sheng Bing

This special 十年陈 Shi Nian Chen (ten-year aged) raw Pu’er cake is a traditional Chinese tea made from sun-dried tea leaves (毛茶 mao cha) that are steamed and compressed into round cakes. It originates from Yunnan province and is prized for its ageing potential. 
This raw Pu’er cake is valued for its complex evolution and collectible nature, offering a unique tea experience that only improves with time.
 
🌱 What makes it special?
Minimal processing: Leaves are withered, pan-fired, sun-dried, then compressed
Natural ageing: Slowly ferments over time, developing deeper complexity
Compressed form: Helps with long-term storage and transformation
🌱 Flavour profile
Smooth, mellow, with notes of honey, dried fruit, wood, and earth
🌱 Ageing potential
This raw Pu’er is renowned for its long-term ageing - over years, or even decades, the tea evolves dramatically in taste, aroma, and color.
🌱 How is it prepared?
Brewed with high temperature water
Best prepared using gongfu-style brewing
Can be steeped many times, with the flavour changing across infusions
 
Recommended water temperature 95-100°C