Gua Feng Zhai Ancient Tree Pure Material Sheng Puerh Tea Cake Spring 2015 - 357g

Exceptional Gua Feng Zhai Ancient Tree Pure Material Sheng Puerh Tea Cake - Spring 2015

Experience the legendary transformation of this exceptional 2015 spring harvest sheng puerh from the remote Gua Feng Zhai village, aged for over 11 years. Sourced from ancient arbor tea trees and crafted from 100% pure single-origin material, this 357-gram cake showcases the remarkable evolution that has made Gua Feng Zhai one of the most prized tea mountains in Yiwu, celebrated especially for its stunning long-term aging potential.

Tasting Experience - The Beauty of Transformation:

This tea reveals a sweet, mellow character infused with a natural, rich honey fragrance. The liquor is silky and delicate, yet conceals a powerful but restrained cha qi within its smooth texture. The bitterness and astringency are present but subtle and refined. The throat feel extends deep and lingers endlessly, creating a profoundly satisfying finish.

Aging Evolution:

When first tasted as new tea, sweetness takes the lead, accompanied by deep throat resonance and abundant aroma. After 11+ years of aging, the transformation is remarkable: the tea liquor has become thick and substantial, the flavor profile is full and rich, the bitterness and astringency have receded gracefully, and aged fragrance (chen xiang) is gradually emerging. This tea exemplifies the beauty of long-term transformation that Gua Feng Zhai is celebrated for.

Key Features:

Origin: Gua Feng Zhai village, Yiwu region, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province
Tea Type: Sheng Puerh (Raw Pu-erh)
Vintage: Spring 2015 (11+ years aged)
Weight: 357 grams (standard cake)
Material: 100% pure ancient arbor tree (Gu Shu) single-origin
Aroma: Natural, rich honey fragrance evolving into aged fragrance
Flavor Profile: Sweet and mellow with subtle, refined bitterness and astringency; powerful yet restrained cha qi
Mouthfeel: Silky, delicate, and smooth; thick and substantial after aging
Throat Feel: Deep and endlessly lingering
Aging Character: Exceptional transformation - thick liquor, full flavor, receding bitterness, emerging aged fragrance

Brewing Guide:
Tea Amount: 5-7 grams per 100ml (adjust to taste)
Water Temperature: 90-95°C (194-203°F)
Rinse: Quick 5-second rinse to awaken the leaves, discard this infusion
First Infusion: 10-20 seconds
Subsequent Infusions: Increase by 5-10 seconds each time
Steeps: Can be re-steeped 15-20 times or more
Teaware: Gaiwan, Yixing clay pot, or glass teapot recommended