2015 Xiaguan Bao Yan Jin Bang Series Raw Pu Erh Tea
2015 Xiaguan Bao Yan Jin Bang Series Raw Pu Erh Tea
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This is a spring raw pu erh tea made from tea leaves harvested in natural tea gardens in Dali, Yunnan. It was pressed into an iron cake (铁饼, Tiebing) with the distinctive coin-like shape. It features aromatic notes of fragrant flowers, honey, sugar cane, and a hint of smoke.
Origin
Origin
- Year: 2015
- Season: Spring
- Origin: Dali
- Leaf grade: natural tea gardens
- Varietal (cultivar): large leaf Assamica (Da Ye Zhong)
- Production date: 10 April 2015
- Compression: very tight
- Type: raw (sheng)
- Brand: Xiaguan
- Series/recipe: Bao Yan Jin Bang (Gold Series)
- Shape: iron cake (铁饼, Tiebing)
- Weight: 125g
How to Steep
How to Steep
How to make Xiaguan Bao Yan Jin Bang (Gold Series) tea?
There are two methods to prepare this iron cake (tie bing):
Gongfu brewing
Brew 8 gram with 120 ml of water at 100 °C. Steep for 15 seconds and add 5 seconds for each infusion.
Western brewing
Steep 4 gram with 350 ml of water at 100 °C. Apply a brewing time of 2-3 minutes and add 1 minutes for each subsequent infusion.
Shipping, Returns & Payment Methods
Shipping, Returns & Payment Methods
Delivery time: 1-10 day EU delivery. For estimates per country, please visit the shipping info page at the bottom of our website.
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Returns: orders can be returned for a refund within 30 days. Products should returned in unopened, unused condition.
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How this raw pu erh tea is made
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Picking
Tea leaves are hand-picked in the morning.
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Withering
The leaves are spread on bamboo trays to wither.
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Fixation
The withered leaves are heated to halt oxidation.
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Rolling
The tea leaves are rolled to release their aroma.
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Sun Drying
Rolled leaves are spread on bamboo mats to sun-dry.
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Pressing
The processed tea leaves are steamed & compressed.
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Packaging
The compressed tea is wrapped in paper & packed in boxes.
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Aging
The raw pu erh tea is stored for further aging.
Fruity and full taste