{"product_id":"lao-tong-zhi-9988-shu-pu-erh-brick-2023-250g","title":"Lao Tong Zhi 9988 Shu Pu-erh (Ripe Pu-erh) Tea Brick 2023, 250g | Haiwan","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA ripe pu-erh brick from Lao Tong Zhi (\"Old Comrade\"), the celebrated brand of the Haiwan Tea Factory in Yunnan, founded by the legendary master Zou Bingliang. 9988 is a recipe number, read the standard way: 99 marks the year the recipe was set (1999), the 8 the leaf grade, and the 8 the factory code for Haiwan. This is the 2023 pressing, compressed into a practical 250 g brick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe character is classic Haiwan shu, clean and smooth, built on decades of refined fermentation know-how. [Confirm tasting notes — a Lao Tong Zhi ripe like this typically shows wood, dried dates and a gentle natural sweetness over a smooth earthy depth.] As a young 2023 pressing it carries fresh energy, and a short rest will round it out further.\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 character through many steeps while the quiet sweetness grows as the session goes on. A brick is also easy to break and convenient to store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA dependable, well-priced brand-name shu with a recognised recipe 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, settling further over the coming years.\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, gentle 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\u003eClean, smooth, balanced\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\u003eRecipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9988\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\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\u003eStable to keep, will settle further with age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed tea brick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 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":63804555133305,"sku":"LW-Shu-05","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3616\/2681\/files\/lao-tong-zhi-9988-shu-pu-erh-brick-2023-250g.png?v=1781909648","url":"https:\/\/teacha.store\/products\/lao-tong-zhi-9988-shu-pu-erh-brick-2023-250g","provider":"TeaCha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}