TIAN HU SHAN Premium 8-Year Aged Puerh Tea Cake – 350g (12.35 oz)

Overview

Discover the refined character of the TIAN HU SHAN Premium 8 Years Aged Puerh Tea Cake. This 350 g compact cake originates from a 2014 harvest in Menghai County’s Brang Mountain Lao Ban Zhang area, crafted as a ripe (shou) puerh. With careful aging and traditional pressing, it offers a nuanced cup that invites mindful tasting and quiet moments of tea appreciation.

The experience blends a sense of heritage with a modern approach to aging. Expect a cup that grows more expressive over multiple infusions, revealing depth and an evolving aroma that tea enthusiasts may find compelling without requiring any guarantees—only possibilities for exploration and enjoyment.

What makes it special

• Material origin: selected 2014 ripe puerh from Menghai County Brang Mountain Lao Ban Zhang, pressed into a cake.
• Appearance: neat, round cake with balanced compression; brown-red hue, a glossy surface, and visible golden tips.
• Flavor and aroma: rich and full-bodied with a smooth texture, and a long, evolving fragrance that unfolds with each infusion.
• Brewing endurance: rinse the first two infusions; the tea can maintain aroma and character for 10+ infusions.
• Collectibility and gifting: a daily indulgence that also holds potential as a collectible, suitable for gifting to tea lovers.

Flavor notes and aroma evolution

• Early infusions: a dense, rounded body with earthy sweetness and subtle woodsy undertones.
• Mid infusions: more pronounced aged character, with hints of cocoa and dried fruit.
• Late infusions: lingering aroma, soft freshness, and a smooth, lasting aftertaste.

Brewing guidance

• Rinse quickly to wake the leaves, then start with a short infusion; adjust time to taste.
• Plan for a sequence of pours; expect 10+ infusions while maintaining aroma and body.
• Use water around 90–95°C (194–203°F) for a balanced extraction that respects the tea’s aged character.

Care and usage ideas

Store in a cool, dry place away from strong odors to preserve its character. This tea works well as a daily ritual or a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys nuanced, aged puerh without making guarantees about outcomes—it's presented as a tasteful possibility for tea exploration.