Xigui Raw Pu-erh Cake Premium 2021 - Bold Complex 3-Year Aged

Premium 2021 Xigui Raw Pu-erh Cake - 250g Bold & Complex, 3-Year Aged

Experience the legendary character of this 2021 Xigui raw pu-erh from Yunnan's renowned tea mountain. Known for its distinctive mouthfeel and lingering sweet aftertaste, this tea presents a characteristically bold and intense profile that offers a memorable experience for those seeking depth and complexity.

Xigui - Legendary Tea Mountain

Xigui (昔归) is one of Yunnan's most famous and prestigious pu-erh tea mountains, located in Bangdong, Lincang. Xigui tea is legendary for its distinctive character - bold intensity combined with exceptional sweetness and unique mouthfeel. The tea mountain's unique terroir creates pu-erh with powerful flavor and lasting aftertaste that is highly prized by collectors.

Renowned Tea Mountain Terroir

From Yunnan's renowned Xigui tea mountain, where the unique soil, climate, and ancient tea trees create tea with exceptional depth and complexity. The mountain's terroir imparts the distinctive bold character and mouth-watering sensation that makes Xigui famous.

2021 Vintage - 3 Years of Aging

Pressed in 2021, this tea has undergone 3 years of natural aging, developing smooth character while maintaining its bold intensity. The aging has enhanced the sweet aftertaste and created greater harmony.

250g Format - Perfect Size

The 250g cake format is perfect for personal use, sampling, or gifting. The compact size makes it easy to store and convenient to finish, ensuring you enjoy the tea at its peak.

Distinctive Flavor Profile - Bold & Complex

Character: Robust and concentrated with bold intensity - the signature Xigui power. Texture: Rich and substantial with distinctive mouthfeel that is unique to Xigui tea. Finish: Distinctive sweet aftertaste (hui gan 回甘) with mouth-watering sensation (sheng jin 生津) that lingers beautifully. Liquor: Bright and clear, showing excellent quality.

Memorable Experience - Depth & Complexity

This tea presents a memorable experience for those seeking depth and complexity. The bold intensity combined with lingering sweetness and unique mouthfeel creates a profound drinking experience that showcases why Xigui is legendary.

Health Benefits

Xigui 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 strong qi and energizing effects. The bold character provides invigorating energy.

Key Features:

• Tea Type: Raw Pu-erh (Sheng Pu-erh 生普洱) - Pressed Cake
• Origin: Xigui (昔归), Bangdong, Lincang, Yunnan - legendary tea mountain
• Vintage: 2021 (3 years aged)
• Weight: 250 grams (compact format)
• Character: Bold, intense, robust, concentrated
• Signature: Distinctive mouthfeel unique to Xigui
• Texture: Rich and substantial
• Finish: Distinctive sweet aftertaste with mouth-watering sensation
• Liquor: Bright and clear
• Experience: Memorable depth and complexity
• Status: Legendary quality, highly prized

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 10-12 times, increasing time by 5-10 seconds each
• Teaware: Yixing clay teapot or gaiwan recommended for gongfu brewing
• Water: Use filtered or spring water for best results

Pro Tip: Xigui is one of Yunnan's most legendary tea mountains, famous for its bold intensity combined with exceptional sweetness and unique mouthfeel. This 2021 vintage showcases the characteristic robust and concentrated character with rich substantial texture. The distinctive sweet aftertaste with mouth-watering sensation is the hallmark of authentic Xigui tea. After 3 years of aging, the tea has developed smooth character while maintaining its powerful intensity. The 250g format is perfect for experiencing this legendary tea. This tea offers a memorable experience for those seeking depth and complexity. Store in a cool, dry place with good air circulation to continue aging.

Perfect for pu-erh connoisseurs, those seeking legendary Xigui tea, anyone who appreciates bold intense character, collectors of famous tea mountains, and tea lovers looking for depth and complexity. This 2021 Xigui Raw Pu-erh showcases the legendary tea mountain terroir, bold robust concentrated character, distinctive mouthfeel, sweet aftertaste with mouth-watering sensation, rich substantial texture, 3 years of aging, and memorable depth and complexity that makes Xigui one of Yunnan's most prized pu-erh origins.