SHENG (RAW) PUER - 1998 Xi Gui "Jian Shen“ Tuo Cha

Experience nearly 30 years of mastery with this 1998 Xi Gui "Jian Shen" Tuo Sheng Puer Tea, crafted from premium Xi Gui Zhengshan raw leaves and carefully stored in pristine conditions. This aged raw Puer delights the senses with a rich, multi-layered aroma and a smooth, comforting body.

The dry leaves exude a calm, grain-like aged fragrance with subtle medicinal undertones. Once brewed, the tea reveals ginseng and camphorwood aromas, complemented by hints of fruit and mushroom notes—complex yet harmonious. The liquid is full-bodied and thick, offering a sweet, smooth, and delicate mouthfeel with lasting lingering sweetness.

Tasting Notes:

• First Infusion: Amber-red, oily liquor with clear sweetness and pronounced ginseng aroma.

• Second Infusion: Warm, layered fragrance of camphorwood intertwined with ginseng; long-lasting throat resonance with a gentle warming effect.

• Third Infusion: Delicate, sweet, with surprising fruity notes reminiscent of fresh watermelon rind.

• Fourth to Sixth Infusions: Steady, rich mouthfeel with increasing sweetness and a persistent returning sweetness.

• Seventh to Tenth Infusions: Thick, smooth tea liquor; aroma evolves into sweet mushroom and caramel notes.

• Beyond Tenth Infusion: Flavour remains sweet and full-bodied, showcasing the tea’s remarkable durability.

Perfect for experienced Puer enthusiasts or anyone seeking a calm, satisfying tea-drinking experience, this aged raw Pu’er embodies the elegance and depth only decades of careful aging can achieve.

BREWING TIPS: 

Water & Preheat: Use 100°C water and preheat your teapot.

Rinse the Leaves:5 seconds (Removes dust or small particles accumulate during storage, opens the leaves, and activates aroma and flavour).

Water to leaves ratio:8g / 150ml

Brewing Vessels: using a genuine Yixing teapot for better results. 

Brewing time begin with a 20-30  seconds for the few brews, then increasing with each successive brew to your taste. 

Make sure using boiling water to heat the teapot up first to ensure water temperature remaining as hot as possible while brewing, and rinsing the leaves with boiling water very quickly to allow the tea leaves to loosen up and rehydrate before the 1st brew.