2024 Mei Zi Qing Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake Sample

Experience the essence of Mei Zi Qing with this 2024 Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake Sample (25g). Carefully hand-pried from premium blended maocha sourced at approximately 1,900 meters in Yunnan, it offers an accessible way to explore this village-level micro-origin before committing to a full cake. Small-Batch Sourcing Curated Selection Each sample is drawn from a limited selection of ancient and large arbor tea trees, reflecting the natural terroir of Mei Zi Qing. Although the material is wild-grown and minimally managed, this blend is designed to provide a balanced expression of the 2024 harvest. Tasting Experience Even in a 25g sample, the signature plum aroma is immediately noticeable, followed by soft candied fruit sweetness. The liquor is smooth and gently sweet, with a light astringency that fades quickly. Each sip reflects the cool, high-altitude mountain character typical of Mei Zi Qing. Why Choose a Sample? Through our Chinese tea tasting sample series, you can easily experience the natural purity and distinctive identity of this micro-origin. It highlights the tea’s low-intervention, wild cultivation style, offering a gentle introduction to its “mountain hermit” character, which gradually unfolds in complexity across multiple infusions. Gongfu Tea Brewing Guide (Traditional Method) Always rinse tea before the first infusion. For compressed teas, adjust the rinsing time according to the compression level, allowing the leaves to gently loosen before the first infusion. Water Temperature 100°C (212°F) Tea-to-Water Ratio 8g tea per 150ml water Steeping Time Brews 1–5 Steep for 3–10 sec Brews 6–10 Steep for 11–20 sec Brews 11–15 Steep for 21–35 sec Brews 16+ Steep for 35+ sec Tips: Tea masters recommend steeping times based on each tea's unique flavor, starting the timer after pouring the water. Common Brewing Guide (Easy Everyday Preparation) Water Temperature 100°C (212°F) Leaf-to-Water Ratio 2g per 100ml Steeping Time About 1–2 minutes Subsequent Infusions Increase by 30 seconds each time Tips: You can adjust the steeping time or leaf-to-water ratio to suit your taste—shorten the infusion for a lighter brew or extend it for a stronger one.