Yiwu Mahei Ancient Tree Sheng Puerh Tea Cake 2022 - 357g

Premium 2022 Yiwu Mahei Ancient Tree Sheng Puerh - 4-Year Aged Classic

Experience the exceptional quality of this 2022 vintage Yiwu Mahei sheng puerh, aged for 4 years. This 357-gram cake showcases the refined character of Mahei village, one of the most prestigious areas within the legendary Yiwu tea region. With meticulously crafted appearance, pure aroma, and classic Yiwu elegance, this tea represents the essence of premium Mahei production.

Superior Dry Leaf Appearance - Exceptional Craftsmanship

The dry tea features tightly compressed strands (干茶条索紧致) with a dark, lustrous color (色墨润). The buds display abundant gray-colored fuzz (芽头灰色毫丰富), indicating high-quality spring material. The strand integrity is excellent (条索完整度高), with clearly defined one-bud-two-leaves composition (一芽两叶条索组成清晰). The presence of horse hoof stems (有马蹄梗) is a hallmark of authentic ancient tree material, showing that the tea was picked from mature trees. Some yellow leaves (有黄片) are present, which is natural in hand-processed ancient tree tea and adds to the tea's complexity.

Robust and Substantial Quality

The dry tea strands are thick and robust (干茶条索粗壮) with substantial weight and density (骨重), indicating rich internal substances from old tree material. This physical heft is a sign of premium quality tea with excellent aging potential.

Pure and Elegant Aroma

The dry tea aroma is gentle and clear (香气柔清) with floral fragrance accompanied by a fresh, vegetal note (花香带青味). There are no off-flavors or impurities (无异杂味), and the olfactory sensation is pure and authentic (嗅感纯正). This clean, natural aroma profile is characteristic of well-processed Yiwu tea.

Mahei - Premium Yiwu Character

Mahei village is one of the most renowned areas within Yiwu, known for producing teas with refined sweetness, elegant floral character, and excellent mouthfeel. Mahei teas are celebrated for their balance, complexity, and superior aging potential, making them highly sought-after by collectors and connoisseurs.

Key Features:

Origin: Mahei village (麻黑), Yiwu region, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province
Tea Type: Sheng Puerh (Raw Pu-erh) - Ancient Tree
Vintage: 2022 (4+ years aged)
Weight: 357 grams per cake (357克/片)
Dry Leaf Appearance: Tightly compressed strands, dark lustrous color (干茶条索紧致，色墨润)
Buds: Abundant gray-colored fuzz (芽头灰色毫丰富)
Strand Integrity: Excellent with clear one-bud-two-leaves composition (条索完整度高，一芽两叶条索组成清晰)
Authenticity Markers: Horse hoof stems present (有马蹄梗); some yellow leaves (有黄片)
Strand Quality: Thick, robust, and substantial (干茶条索粗壮，骨重)
Aroma: Gentle and clear with floral fragrance and fresh vegetal notes (香气柔清，花香带青味)
Purity: No off-flavors, pure and authentic olfactory sensation (无异杂味，嗅感纯正)

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 12-16 times or more
Teaware: Gaiwan, Yixing clay pot, or glass teapot recommended