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Zhongcha 6211 Raw Pu-erh Cake 2006 - 400g Classic Recipe 18-Year Aged

Zhongcha 6211 Raw Pu-erh Cake 2006 - 400g Classic Recipe 18-Year Aged

Premium 2006 Zhongcha 6211 Raw Pu-erh Cake - 400g Classic Recipe, 18-Year Aged

Experience the elegance of time with this fully-matured 2006 Zhongcha 6211 Raw Pu-erh (中茶茶硗6211青饼). After 18 years of careful aging, this classic recipe tea has developed into a smooth, complex, and highly approachable daily drinker. The 400g format provides excellent value for this premium aged tea from China's most prestigious pu-erh producer.

Zhongcha - China Tea Company Heritage

Zhongcha (中茶 - China Tea Company) is one of the most prestigious and historic pu-erh producers, established in 1949. The company is renowned for creating many legendary pu-erh recipes and maintaining consistent quality across decades. The iconic "Zhong" character logo is a symbol of quality and authenticity in the pu-erh world.

6211 Recipe - Classic Zhongcha Formula

The "6211" is a classic Zhongcha recipe number that follows the traditional naming system: "62" indicates the recipe was created in 1962, the first "1" represents the grade of tea leaves used (grade 1, indicating premium material), and the final "1" identifies China Tea Company as the producer. This classic recipe is known for its balanced character, smooth aging, and excellent quality-to-price ratio.

400g Format - Generous Size

This tea is pressed into a 400g cake, slightly larger than the standard 357g format. The generous size provides excellent value and makes it perfect for daily drinking, sharing, or collection. The substantial weight indicates quality material and compression.

2006 Vintage - 18 Years of Careful Aging

Pressed in 2006, this tea has undergone 18 years of careful aging, achieving full maturation. The aging process has developed remarkable smoothness, created complex aged character, and produced a highly approachable profile. The tea is at an excellent drinking stage - perfect for daily enjoyment while continuing to improve.

Distinctive Flavor Profile

The deep amber liquor reveals beautiful color and depth. The aroma features dried dates, honey, and aged wood that are inviting and complex. The soup (tea liquor) offers remarkable smoothness with notes of Chinese herbs, camphor, and sweet tobacco - classic aged raw pu-erh characteristics. The finish features lingering sweetness that showcases perfect maturation. The tea is smooth, complex, and highly approachable.

Perfect Daily Drinker

After 18 years of aging, this tea has become a perfect daily drinker - smooth enough for regular consumption, complex enough to remain interesting, and approachable enough for both experienced collectors and those newer to aged pu-erh. The excellent value makes it ideal for daily enjoyment without hesitation.

Health Benefits

Raw pu-erh tea offers comprehensive wellness support. The tea aids digestion and metabolism, provides powerful antioxidant protection, supports weight management, helps reduce cholesterol levels, promotes mental clarity and alertness, and offers detoxifying properties. The aged character makes it particularly gentle and smooth.

Key Features:

  • Tea Type: Raw Pu-erh (Sheng Pu-erh 生普洱) - Pressed Cake
  • Producer: Zhongcha (中茶 - China Tea Company)
  • Recipe: 6211 - Classic formula from 1962
  • Vintage: 2006 (18 years aged)
  • Weight: 400 grams (generous format)
  • Material: Grade 1 premium tea leaves
  • Storage: 18 years of careful aging for full maturation
  • Liquor: Deep amber with depth
  • Aroma: Dried dates, honey, aged wood
  • Flavor Profile: Chinese herbs, camphor, sweet tobacco
  • Texture: Remarkably smooth
  • Finish: Lingering sweetness, perfect maturation
  • Character: Smooth, complex, highly approachable
  • Purpose: Perfect daily drinker with excellent value

Pro Tip: This 2006 Zhongcha 6211 is a classic recipe tea that has achieved full maturation after 18 years, making it a perfect daily drinker. The 6211 recipe is known for its balanced character and excellent aging - this vintage demonstrates those qualities beautifully with remarkable smoothness, complex aged notes, and lingering sweetness. The 400g format provides excellent value for daily consumption. The tea is approachable enough for regular drinking yet complex enough to remain interesting. Store in a cool, dry place with good air circulation to continue aging, though it's already at an excellent drinking stage.

Perfect for pu-erh enthusiasts seeking daily drinkers, those interested in classic Zhongcha recipes, anyone who appreciates smooth approachable aged tea, and tea lovers looking for excellent value. This 2006 Zhongcha 6211 showcases the deep amber liquor, dried dates honey aged wood aroma, Chinese herbs camphor tobacco notes, remarkable smoothness, lingering sweetness, 18 years of full maturation, classic 6211 recipe, and perfect daily drinker character that makes this both a traditional treasure and exceptional value.

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Key Features

Brewing Guidance

Brewing Guide:

Preparation: Break off 5-7 grams from the cake using a pu-erh knife or pick
Tea Amount: 5-7 grams per 150ml (adjust to taste)
Water Temperature: 95-100°C (203-212°F) - boiling water recommended
Rinse: Quick 5-second rinse to awaken the leaves, discard this infusion
First Infusion: 10-20 seconds
Subsequent Infusions: Can be re-steeped 8-12 times, increasing time by 5-10 seconds each
Teaware: Yixing clay teapot or gaiwan recommended for gongfu brewing
Alternative: Can be brewed Western-style in a teapot for 3-5 minutes

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