Hekai Ancient Tree Mini Round Sheng Puerh Tea 200g - 8g per Piece

Premium 2022 Hekai Ancient Tree Mini Round Sheng Puerh - Convenient Single-Serve Format

Experience the exceptional convenience and quality of this 2022 vintage Hekai sheng puerh, aged for 4 years. Each canister contains 200 grams of individually portioned 8-gram mini round cakes—perfect for single-session brewing without the hassle of prying tea from a large cake. Ideal for travel, office, or daily enjoyment.

Ultimate Convenience - One Piece, One Perfect Session:

Each mini round cake weighs precisely 8 grams, eliminating the need to pry tea from compressed cakes. Simply drop one piece into your gaiwan or teapot for a complete tea session. The portable canister format makes it easy to carry your premium Hekai tea anywhere you go—perfect for travel, work, or sharing with friends.

Tasting Experience - Elegant Complexity:

Hekai tea enters the mouth with a slight bitterness and astringency, but the astringency is more prominent than the bitterness (涩显于苦). The bitterness transforms rapidly into sweetness, creating an engaging dynamic drinking experience. The returning sweetness and salivation are persistent and long-lasting, continuing well after each sip.

Rich Aromatic Layers:

The aroma profile is remarkably complex and layered, featuring honey fragrance, floral notes, fruity aromatics, and aged woody fragrance. Throughout the brewing process, the aroma gradually evolves and transforms, revealing different facets with each infusion and creating a captivating sensory journey.

Key Features:

Origin: Hekai region, Menghai County, Yunnan Province
Tea Type: Sheng Puerh (Raw Pu-erh) - Ancient Tree
Vintage: 2022 (4+ years aged)
Format: Mini round cakes, 8 grams per piece
Package: 200 grams per canister (25 pieces)
Convenience: One piece = one perfect session; no prying needed; portable and travel-friendly
Flavor Profile: Slight bitterness and astringency (astringency more prominent); rapid transformation to sweetness; persistent returning sweetness and salivation
Aroma: Complex and layered - honey fragrance, floral notes, fruity aromatics, aged woody fragrance; evolves throughout brewing
Character: Elegant, dynamic, and engaging with excellent aromatic complexity

Brewing Guide:

Tea Amount: 1 mini round cake (8g) per 100-150ml
Water Temperature: 90-95°C (194-203°F)
Rinse: Quick 5-second rinse to awaken the compressed round, discard this infusion
First Infusion: 10-15 seconds (mini round needs time to unfurl)
Subsequent Infusions: Increase by 5-10 seconds each time
Steeps: Can be re-steeped 12-15 times or more as the round gradually opens
Teaware: Gaiwan, Yixing clay pot, travel mug, or office cup