15-Year Aged He Kai Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake | Premium Sheng Pu-erh from Ancient Trees | Bold & Aromatic

🌱Brewing Note:
This tea is naturally intense and concentrated—avoid over-steeping or long infusion times to prevent excessive bitterness.
Best suited for experienced Pu-erh drinkers who appreciate a powerful and complex taste.

🌿 Flavor Profile:
Smoky aroma with matured plum sweetness and a refreshing minty coolness
Full-bodied, rich, and intense tea liquor
🍂 Dry Leaf:
Compressed into a round cake (357g)
Leaves are long and slender, displaying a transformed yellow-brown hue
🍯 Tea Liquor:
Bright amber-orange with a glossy and clear appearance
🌸 Aroma:
Distinct aged smoky scent from Banzhang mountain tea
Hints of honey sweetness, fresh woody notes, and fermented plum fragrance
🍵 Taste:
Thick and smooth texture with an intense, bold flavor
Noticeable bitterness that quickly transforms into a lingering sweet aftertaste
Cooling sensation similar to mint spreads through the mouth and throat
Can endure multiple steepings, with evolving layers of flavor
🍃Tea Leaf After Brewing:
Yellow-brown leaves, thick and soft with visible stems
Retains a tender and flexible texture, showcasing its high-quality origin

🛠Processing Method:
Fresh leaf harvesting - Pan-firing (kill-green) - Rolling - Sun-drying - Compression into cakes

✨Special Features:
Sourced from the renowned Banzhang region, known as the "King of Pu-erh"
Made from Assamica large-leaf varietal, giving it a bold and robust taste
Ideal for those who enjoy strong, high-intensity Pu-erh teas

Brewing Guide for 15-Year Aged He Kai Ancient Tree Raw Pu-erh
Recommended Brewing Method (Gongfu Style)
Tea-to-Water Ratio: Use 5-7g of tea per 150ml (5oz) of water.
Water Temperature: 195-205°F (90-96°C) for optimal extraction.
Rinse: Quickly rinse the tea with hot water to awaken the leaves.
Steeping Time:
· First few infusions: 5-10 seconds
· Later infusions: Gradually increase by 5-10 seconds per steep
· Can be steeped 10-15 times depending on personal taste.

Western Brewing: Use 3g per 250ml (8oz) of water, steep for 2-3 minutes at 200°F (93°C).

Who Is It For?
✅ Pu-erh tea lovers who enjoy a bold, rich, and aged character
✅ Those who appreciate complex smoky, honeyed, and plum-like flavors
✅ Tea drinkers who like a strong bitterness that transforms into sweetness

Best Occasions to Enjoy
📌 A morning energy boost—its strong flavor awakens the senses
📌 Meditative or mindful tea sessions, appreciating its evolving layers
📌 Social gatherings with fellow tea lovers, exploring aged Pu-erh

Storage Recommendations
✔ Keep away from strong odors to prevent flavor contamination
✔ Store in a cool, dry place with good airflow, avoiding direct sunlight
✔ Preferably in a clay, wood, or breathable container for proper aging

More Information

Tea in Chinese: Hekai Ancient Tree

Tea Region: Yunnan Province, China

Year &Season: 2015, Spring

Tea Cultivar: Yunnan Large Leaf Tea Tree

Craftsmanship: Fresh leaf picking - withering - rolling - drying - pressing into cakes