{"product_id":"2015-xiaguan-zhen-cang-da-bai-cai-ban-zhang-collectible-big-white-cabbage-banzhang-tea-regio","title":"2015 XiaGuan \"Zhen Cang - Da Bai Cai - Ban Zhang\" (Collectible - Big White Cabbage - Banzhang Tea Region) Cake 357g Puerh Shou \/ Shu Cha Ripe Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ripe puerh is fermented from Ban Zhang area leaf from old tea trees. In a ripe tea, Ban Zhang leaf shows up as depth, a full body and a lasting sweetness. XiaGuan's 2015 \"Zhen Cang - Da Bai Cai - Ban Zhang\" (Collectible - Big White Cabbage - Ban Zhang Tea Region) comes as a 357g cake of ripe (shou) puerh. This cake is a tribute to the famous Da Bai Cai (Big Cabbage) puerh of the early 2000s, which was also made from Ban Zhang leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the name: \"Da Bai Cai\" (Big Cabbage) is borrowed from the famous Big Cabbage puerh of the early 2000s. Those original cakes were made from Ban Zhang area leaf, commissioned by the He brothers (later the founders of Fu Jin Tea) at Menghai Tea Factory from about 2000 to 2004. They got the nickname from the green organic certification logo printed on the wrapper, which looks like a head of cabbage. The name is a tribute to that series; it does not describe how this tea's leaf looks.\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 2015 · Ripe (shou\/shu) puerh · 357g cake · XiaGuan Tea Factory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompression \u0026amp; dry leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compressed 357g cake of ripe (fermented) leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear deep red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, rich, smooth and mellow, blending earthiness and sweetness with a subtle hint of dried fruit typical of well-fermented ripe puerh. Its flavors stay consistent and deep through many infusions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel \u0026amp; body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, full-bodied and silky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e A mild, lingering sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e improving your tea experience — it rewards slower, more attentive brewing. Worth reaching for once you have moved past being a beginner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully boiling, 100°C (212°F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm the pot and cups, then add about 5g of leaf per 100ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse twice with boiling water, then cover and let the leaves rest about 10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep the first rounds for 10–15 seconds, adding about 5 seconds with each round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour every steep into a fairness pitcher before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe. Ripe puerh resteeps well for many rounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat these as starting points rather than fixed rules. Try high or low pours, fast or slow, and brew in different seasons to find the method that suits you. Brewing the same tea well in any year, season, weather or place takes practice, and that skill is the real goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the tea ventilated, cool and dry, away from sunlight and strong odors (kitchen spices, smoke). For long-term aging, paper or clay containers breathe better than sealed 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\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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