Shu Puer "Old Comrade" recipe 9978, 357 grams

Shu Pu'er "Old Comrade" 9978 is a traditional Chinese dark tea pressed into a pancake weighing 357 grams at Haiwan Tea Factory. It is made according to the proprietary recipe No. 9978, which has become the hallmark of the "Old Comrade" brand.

What does recipe 9978 mean?

In the pu-erh designation system, which originated back in the days of the Menghai factory (and its successors), each number has a meaning:

• 99 — year the recipe was created (1999)
• 7 — tea leaf size, medium in size
• 8 — factory code (in this case, Haiwan factory, founded by Zou Bing Liang — former technical director of Da Yi)

Recipe 9978 is designed as an everyday, stable, classic Shu Pu'er that withstands storage, has a balanced flavor, deep fermentation, and is versatile for a wide range of connoisseurs.

This pancake is made from well-fermented raw materials: medium-sized leaves with the addition of small buds. It is this composition that gives a dense infusion, a rich but mild taste, without bitterness and sharpness.

Taste and aroma:

The infusion is thick, dark cognac. The taste is deep, earthy, with notes of wood, bark, nuts and dried fruits. The aftertaste is soft, warming, stable. The aroma is malty, with a light smoky and bready note.

Features:

• Type: Shu Pu'er, fully fermented
• Shape: Bing Cha (pancake), 357 g
• Origin: Yunnan, China
• Year of recipe creation: 1999
• Manufacturer: Haiwan Tea Factory (Old Comrade)

Who is suitable for:

• For lovers of the proven classic Shu Puerh
• For those who want stable tea without experiments
• For daily tea drinking or collection
• As a gift for a connoisseur of Chinese tea

How to brew:

Gongfu Cha Method:

1. 5–6 g per 100 ml
2. Rinse with the first flush (2–3 seconds)
3. Brew at 95–100°C, in short bursts of 10–15 seconds.
4. Up to 8–10 spills

European way:

1. 1 hour l. on 350 ml of water
2. Infuse for 3–5 min at 95°C
3. Re-brew 2–3 times