{"product_id":"lao-tong-zhi-shu-pu-erh-2021-357g","title":"Lao Tong Zhi Shu Pu-erh (Ripe Pu-erh) Tea Cake 2021, 357g | Haiwan","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA ripe pu-erh from Lao Tong Zhi (\"Old Comrade\"), the celebrated brand of the Haiwan Tea Factory in Yunnan, founded by the legendary master Zou Bingliang, the man behind some of the most famous shu recipes in pu-erh history. This is the 2021 pressing, in the traditional 357 g cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith around five years of age behind it, this is ripe pu-erh settled into a smooth, comfortable stride. The early pile-ferment edge has faded, leaving a clean, deep cup. [Confirm tasting notes — a Lao Tong Zhi ripe like this typically shows wood, dried dates and a warm natural sweetness over the smooth earthy depth of a well-made shu.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe liquor is deep chestnut to red-brown, thick and glossy, with a soft texture that coats the mouth. Across infusions it stays stable and generous, holding its depth through many steeps while the sweetness opens further as the session goes on, trailing into a clean, mellow finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA dependable, brand-name shu with a serious pedigree behind it. Equally at home in a focused gongfu session or a thermos for the working day, ready to drink now and steady to keep for further age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShu Pu-erh tea, Ripe Pu-erh, Fermented Chinese tea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood, dried dates, warm natural sweetness, clean earthy depth (confirm notes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth, rounded, well-aged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMorning, daytime, everyday, working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGongfu cha, thermos, Western style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHaiwan Tea Factory (Lao Tong Zhi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYunnan large-leaf material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlready well-aged, stable to keep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional tea cake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e357 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eBrewing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/teacha.store\/en\/blogs\/tea-journal\/how-to-brew-chinese-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn how to brew Chinese tea and prepare gongfu tea for the best flavor and aroma.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e🍃 \u003cstrong\u003eNew to pu-erh?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/teacha.store\/en\/blogs\/tea-journal\/shu-puerh-vs-sheng-puerh-difference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn the difference between Shu Pu-erh and Sheng Pu-erh and find the pu-erh that suits your taste.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lucy Wang","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63804415541625,"sku":"LW-Shu-04","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3616\/2681\/files\/lao-tong-zhi-shu-pu-erh-2021-357g.png?v=1781905388","url":"https:\/\/teacha.store\/en\/products\/lao-tong-zhi-shu-pu-erh-2021-357g","provider":"TeaCha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}