{"product_id":"2004-liming-nan-huo-shan-chun-gu-qiao-mu-lu-yu-cha-sheng-nannuo-mountain-spring-old-arbor-tree-l","title":"2004 LiMing \"Nan Huo Shan · Chun · Gu Qiao Mu - Lu Yu, Cha Sheng\" (Nannuo Mountain · Spring · Old Arbor Tree - Lu Yu, the Sage of Tea) Cake 357g Puerh Raw Tea Sheng Cha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo: Unwrapping and breaking down\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from carefully selected spring harvest maocha of ancient arbor large-leaf tea trees growing on Nan Nuo Mountain in Meng Hai County, Yunnan. Now aged over 20 years (as of 2025), this raw puerh has developed depth and complexity while retaining its vibrant mountain character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2004 · Sheng (raw) puerh · 357g cake · LiMing Tea Factory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight and robust strands with an attractive, aged patina; the cake is relatively loosely pressed for easy prying.Liquor: Clear and bright, with a golden-amber hue typical of well-aged Nan Nuo sheng.Taste: Thick and full-bodied, delivering a strong, intense tea flavor with layered depth.Profile: Light to medium bitterness balanced by light astringency, evolving into rich and colorful variations across infusions.Aftertaste: Lingering with pronounced hui gan (returning sweetness) and abundant salivation, bringing a refreshing and satisfying finish.Storage: Natural Guangzhou storage, promoting clean, humid-aged transformation and harmonious maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e This well-aged Nan Nuo ancient arbor sheng offers an elevated drinking experience, ideal for enthusiasts seeking power, endurance, and evolving complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e rolling boil, 100°C (212°F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse teaware with hot water; use roughly 5g of tea for each 100ml of vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive the leaves one quick rinse, then cover and rest about 10 minutes to wake them up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin with 10–15 second steeps, lengthening each by about 5 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecant fully into a sharing pitcher each time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy — good sheng keeps giving for many infusions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this as a starting point, not a fixed formula. Play with pour height and speed, and notice how the tea answers in different weather and seasons. Learning to brew one tea well anywhere, anytime is the real craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place with gentle airflow, out of direct light and away from strong smells such as cooking spices or smoke. If you plan to age it for years, breathable paper or clay storage suits puerh better than airtight plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot every cake shows these, but they can occur, especially in teas with more years of storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBamboo powder (zhu fen):\u003c\/strong\u003e a natural sign of traditional bamboo-husk packing. In Guangdong's warm, humid climate, tiny bamboo insects can make their home in the husk, nibbling the husk and cotton paper wrapper while leaving the tea itself untouched. What they leave behind is a fine powder, seen only on certain teas and more often on aged ones. It is harmless to hygiene; a few strokes with a clean toothbrush or soft brush before brewing is all it takes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea oil spots:\u003c\/strong\u003e yellowish spots may appear and can come from natural tea oils. They are not a flaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorn wrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e small tears or holes in the cotton paper may happen during storage and handling. 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