{"product_id":"xi-gui-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"Xi Gui Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake, 2024 (100g)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLao Cha brewed Raw Pu-erh from Xi Gui. The fragrance filled the air – first orchids, then honey. In the cup, the tea was bright and clean: peach, a little green apple, more honey underneath. After swallowing, a cool mineral sensation spread through the mouth and lingered for a long time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTea Master and his young disciple sipped in silence. Lao Cha finally spoke. “Some teas need a story. This one speaks for itself.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Sheng Pu-erh comes from Manglu Mountain in Xi Gui (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e昔归), in the Bangdong area of Lincang. Xi Gui is one of the best-known names in the world of Lincang tea. Unlike other famous mountain teas in Yunnan, Xi Gui is not especially high in elevation – the tea gardens here sit at around 750–900 meters, close to the Lancang River. However, constant river mist, diffused light, and rocky, well-draining red soil rich in minerals give Xi Gui tea its unique and distinct character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaf material here comes from the local willow-leaf tea trees that Xi Gui is known for (柳叶种 – Bangdong willow-leaf varietal). The dry leaf is distinctive: slender, dark, and oily, with a shape that tends to be narrower and finer than many other Yunnan teas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce hit with hot water, the aroma rises quickly and cannot be contained in a gaiwan. Xi Gui is famous for its orchid fragrance. Underneath it, there’s a deeper mountain character, honeyed sweetness, and peach notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe liquor of this tea is bright, of golden hue, with full body and a smooth, flowing texture. Xi Gui has a reputation for strength, but not in a blunt way. The tea energy (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cha Qi – Tea Energy\" href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/blogs\/all-about-tea\/the-enigmatic-cha-qi-tea-experience-and-its-transformative-powers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e茶气 – Cha Qi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is strong and steady, the bitterness is minimal, and the Hui Gan (回甘 – Returning Sweetness) arrives quickly. There’s also that particular cooling sensation in the throat, Liang Yun (凉韵 – Cool Rhyme) associated with Xi Gui teas – clean, mineral freshness that lingers for a long time after the sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Xi-Gui-Pu-erh_Yana_IMG_7443_480x480.jpg?v=1779839121\" alt=\"Yana Zhang. Xi Gui Pu-erh\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is crafted by our new friend, Yana Zhang, who has chosen to focus on producing well-balanced Xi Gui tea rather than chasing volume or trends. Her approach is simple: avoid overharvesting and let the tea grow and express itself naturally. Xi Gui Sheng Pu-erh does not need much help. When the material is good, it speaks for itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnoisseurs call Xi Gui Sheng Pu-erh \"Lincang's \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Lao Ban Zhang Raw Pu-erh\" href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/products\/bamboo-lao-ban-zhang-raw-pu-erh-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLao Ban Zhang\u003c\/a\u003e\" for the force of its Cha Qi, and compare it with Bingdao for its sweetness. Xi Gui and Bing Dao are known as the “Two Great Heroes of Lincang”. Have a cup of this tea, and you will understand why.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xi Gui Village, Bangdong Township, Lincang, Yunnan, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAltitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e750-900m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e March - early April 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePicking Standard: \u003c\/strong\u003eone bud and two to three leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchids \u0026amp; Honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaches, green apples, honey, and prunes on later infusions. Long-lasting mineral and cooling finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e• Tea Tree:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBangdong willow-leaf cultivar (柳叶种)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 18px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 18px; float: none;\" alt=\"Water temperature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/thermometer_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e212℉ \/ 100℃\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Western-Teapot_45649ad9-ec24-45d3-907f-2a0efe273c28_50x50.png?v=1616729997\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio for Western Brewing\" style=\"margin-bottom: 00px; float: none;\"\u003e1 g per 70-100 ml\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e3-5 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 10px 7px 00px 11px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/Gaiwan_Yixing_0f85d4d2-7572-4ccc-8863-e496a3933739_32x32.png?v=1616730143\" alt=\"Tea-to-Water Ratio. Gong Fu Cha\"\u003e1 g per \u003cspan\u003e20 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 00px; margin-left: 7px; float: none;\" alt=\"Brewing Time\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/clock_32x32.png?v=1613590565\"\u003e5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esec + 5 sec \u003c\/span\u003efor each subsequent infusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yana","offers":[{"title":"Whole Cake (100g; $0.38 per gram)","offer_id":42237863788599,"sku":"XIGUI PU-ERH","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/XiGuiRawPu-erhTea_GUL_1560_lowres.jpg?v=1779838778","url":"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/products\/xi-gui-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","provider":"Path of Cha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}