Charm Xinghai Special Shou Puerh Tea Cake 2007 - 357g Classic Masterpiece

Premium 2007 Charm Xinghai Special Shou Puerh - Classic Among Classics

Experience the exceptional craftsmanship of this legendary 2007 Charm Xinghai Special shou puerh, aged for 19 years. This 357-gram cake represents a classic among classics (经典中的经典), produced by Xinghai Tea Factory, renowned for its unique ripe pu-erh processing techniques. Crafted from moderately fermented material with meticulous blending, this tea features uniform strands with prominent fuzz, a soft and lively leaf base, smooth mouthfeel, and distinctive ginseng fragrance. Even after ten or more infusions, the tea continues to return sweetness with lingering charm.

Xinghai Tea Factory - Master of Unique Fermentation Techniques

Xinghai Tea Factory is celebrated for its unique ripe tea processing techniques (兴海茶厂以其独特的熟茶工艺闻名). The factory has developed proprietary fermentation methods that produce shou puerh with distinctive character and exceptional quality. This 2007 Charm Xinghai Special represents the pinnacle of their craftsmanship, showcasing the refined techniques that have made Xinghai a respected name in the pu-erh world.

Moderately Fermented Material - Meticulous Blending

This tea is crafted from moderately fermented raw material with careful blending (采用发酵适度的原料，精心配制而成). Moderate fermentation preserves more of the tea's vitality and complexity compared to heavily fermented teas, allowing for better aging potential and more nuanced flavor development. The meticulous blending ensures consistency and balance throughout the cake.

Superior Appearance and Quality

The tea features uniform strands with prominent fuzz (条索匀齐显毫), indicating high-quality material and careful processing. The leaf base is soft and润 with vitality (叶底柔润有活性), demonstrating that the tea retains life force and aging potential even after 19 years. This active leaf base is a hallmark of premium shou puerh that has been properly fermented and stored.

Tasting Experience - Smooth with Distinctive Ginseng Fragrance

The mouthfeel is smooth and effortless (口感顺滑), gliding across the palate with refined texture. Most distinctively, the tea carries a unique ginseng fragrance (带有独特的参香味), a highly prized characteristic in aged pu-erh that indicates excellent fermentation and maturation. Ginseng fragrance is considered a premium aromatic quality that adds depth and medicinal elegance to the tea. Even after brewing ten or more infusions (即使冲泡至十来泡后), the mouthfeel continues to return sweetness (口感依然回甜) with lingering charm and resonance (韵味悠长). This exceptional endurance and persistent sweetness demonstrate the superior quality of the material and processing.

Key Features:

Producer: Xinghai Tea Factory (兴海茶厂) - renowned for unique fermentation techniques
Tea Type: Shou Puerh (Ripe Pu-erh) - Special Grade
Vintage: 2007 (19+ years aged)
Weight: 357 grams (standard cake)
Status: Classic among classics (经典中的经典)
Material: Moderately fermented with meticulous blending (发酵适度的原料，精心配制)
Appearance: Uniform strands with prominent fuzz (条索匀齐显毫)
Leaf Base: Soft,润, and lively (叶底柔润有活性)
Mouthfeel: Smooth (口感顺滑)
Aroma: Distinctive ginseng fragrance (独特的参香味)
Endurance: Continues to return sweetness even after 10+ infusions (冲泡至十来泡后口感依然回甜)
Character: Lingering charm and resonance (韵味悠长)

Brewing Guide:

Tea Amount: 5-7 grams per 100ml (adjust to taste)
Water Temperature: 95-100°C (203-212°F) - boiling water recommended
Rinse: Quick 5-second rinse to awaken the aged leaves, discard this infusion
First Infusion: 10-15 seconds
Subsequent Infusions: Increase by 5-10 seconds each time
Steeps: Can be re-steeped 15-20 times or more - continues to return sweetness throughout
Teaware: Gaiwan, Yixing clay pot, or glass teapot recommended