Shen pu-erh "Xingfa", Limin (Peacock) factory, 2010, 250 grams

Xingfa Shen Puer in a 250g tightly pressed tile format was produced in 2010 by the renowned Limin Tea Factory (临沧临沧茶厂). It is a classic shen from the mountains of Yunnan, combining traditional technology with high-quality raw materials and excellent aging potential.

The briquette shape allows for convenient storage and transportation of the tea, and the aging for over 10 years has already softened the bitterness of the young shen, revealing a deeper woody-mineral character. The taste is harmonious, pleasant density and classic "tea bitterness" with a sweet aftertaste.

The infusion is golden-amber. The taste is woody, stony, with a slight tartness, dried fruits and floral shades. The aroma is natural, with notes of herbs, bark and honey. The tea has a stabilizing effect, well suited for daytime tea drinking and accumulation of internal energy.

Features of this shen:

• Type: Shen Pu'er (unfermented)
• Year of production: 2010
• Form: Cha Zhuang (眼茶) — tile of 250 g
• Factory: Limin Tea Factory, Yunnan
• Raw material: Lincang mountain areas
• Suitable for aging or everyday quiet tea drinking

Characteristics:

• Infusion: clear, amber
• Taste: woody, mineral, tart-sweet
• Aroma: dried fruits, smoke, forest grass
• Effect: tones and soothes at the same time

How to brew a shen pu-erh tile:

Gongfu method:

1. 5–6 g per 100 ml of gaiwan
2. Water temperature — 90–95°C
3. Rinse with the first flush (2–3 seconds)
4. Brew in short bursts of 10–15 seconds, up to 10–12 brews

European method:

1. 1 hour l. for 300–350 ml of water
2. Infuse for 3–4 minutes at 90–95°C
3. Can be re-brewed 2–3 times