{"product_id":"118-long-ma-tong-xing-thes-puer-cru-xie-1989","title":"118 – 357g Cake Long Ma Tong Qing Raw Pu-erh Tea – Yiwu 1989","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"467\" data-start=\"395\" data-section-id=\"l9dhwr\"\u003eAn ancient rarity of traditional raw tea and the maturity of a ripe tea.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"561\" data-start=\"469\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"482\" data-start=\"469\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eYiwu\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eYunnan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"619\" data-start=\"563\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"585\" data-start=\"563\"\u003eEstimated Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1980s (1988–1989)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"735\" data-start=\"621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"635\" data-start=\"621\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional natural aging in a dry \u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGuangdong\u003c\/span\u003e environment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecificity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"830\" data-start=\"760\"\u003eA true collector's item for lovers of \u003cstrong data-end=\"829\" data-start=\"811\"\u003eaged Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"832\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"865\" data-start=\"835\"\u003eLong Ma Tong Qing Yuan Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the iconic packaging from the late 90s productions, which have now become particularly sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1173\" data-start=\"1000\"\u003eAfter more than two decades of natural aging, this \u003cstrong data-end=\"1083\" data-start=\"1059\"\u003eYiwu Sheng Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e reaches a fascinating stage: its natural fermentation is now extremely advanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"1175\"\u003eWe are here at the rare boundary between two worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1424\" data-start=\"1231\"\u003eThis tea remains an \u003cstrong data-end=\"1275\" data-start=\"1247\"\u003eauthentic Sheng Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e, but its evolution now allows it to develop certain characteristics usually found in great \u003cstrong data-end=\"1422\" data-start=\"1400\"\u003eripe (Shu) Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e: exceptional roundness, absence of bitterness, oily texture with a very calm character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1678\" data-start=\"1559\"\u003eBut unlike an artificially fermented Shu, this transformation required more than twenty years of patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1736\" data-start=\"1680\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe result is much more subtle, deep, noble, and complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, this cake is in an exceptional tasting period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1902\" data-start=\"1850\"\u003eTraditional compressed cake of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1902\" data-start=\"1887\"\u003e357 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBouquet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1936\" data-start=\"1923\" data-section-id=\"1f733xl\"\u003eDry:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is particularly fragrant, enveloping with a rare vanilla dimension, highlighting the advanced evolution of the leaf. Also very pronounced with ancient precious wood, aged leather, noble resin, dried fruits, and delicate camphor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2081\" data-start=\"2061\" data-section-id=\"1200e3q\"\u003eInfused:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2226\" data-start=\"2083\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2100\" data-start=\"2083\" data-section-id=\"811x31\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003efloral nectar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2116\" data-start=\"2101\" data-section-id=\"1l0kwuj\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eaged honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2137\" data-start=\"2117\" data-section-id=\"14mzwie\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003edeep vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2153\" data-start=\"2138\" data-section-id=\"t5p8xc\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eripe fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2171\" data-start=\"2154\" data-section-id=\"lzynna\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eprecious wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2203\" data-start=\"2172\" data-section-id=\"1sxa08m\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003erefined medicinal notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2226\" data-start=\"2204\" data-section-id=\"1ex790w\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003esubtle minerality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2409\" data-start=\"2400\" data-section-id=\"we2qgy\"\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2463\" data-start=\"2411\"\u003eFrom the first sips, the texture is impressive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2540\" data-start=\"2465\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2474\" data-start=\"2465\" data-section-id=\"mddu2l\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2486\" data-start=\"2475\" data-section-id=\"12pph63\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003esilky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2499\" data-start=\"2487\" data-section-id=\"11eim3a\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eoily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2512\" data-start=\"2500\" data-section-id=\"xbmw83\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003edeep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2540\" data-start=\"2513\" data-section-id=\"1hclraz\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eperfectly balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2591\" data-start=\"2542\"\u003eThe attack is sweet, round, and extremely mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2606\" data-start=\"2593\"\u003eWe find camphor, vanilla, aged honey, noble wood, dried fruits, aged leather with refined medicinal notes and a soft minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe almost total absence of astringency is reminiscent of some very old, high-end cooked Pu-erh with the roundness of forest humus after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2916\" data-start=\"2846\"\u003eThe tea develops a magnificent \u003cstrong data-end=\"2888\" data-start=\"2877\"\u003eHui Gan\u003c\/strong\u003e, long, sweet, and persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2989\" data-start=\"2918\"\u003eInfusion after infusion, new aromatic layers appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3042\" data-start=\"3011\"\u003eDeep amber-red liquor. Clear; Bright; Oily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA color evocative of perfectly matured great Sheng.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTexture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3219\" data-start=\"3155\"\u003eDense, velvety, smooth, and very persistent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProperties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3402\" data-start=\"3243\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3268\" data-start=\"3243\" data-section-id=\"tv7ixi\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAids digestion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3296\" data-start=\"3269\" data-section-id=\"1s9n6a9\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupports circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3322\" data-start=\"3297\" data-section-id=\"qbu7t2\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRich in antioxidants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3354\" data-start=\"3323\" data-section-id=\"bhyrxz\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDevelops a deep Cha Qi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3372\" data-start=\"3355\" data-section-id=\"2xq75m\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeditative tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3402\" data-start=\"3373\" data-section-id=\"1s48ipz\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAt its peak but still evolving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3456\" data-start=\"3404\"\u003eA calm, grounded, and deeply relaxing energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3505\" data-start=\"3481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3493\" data-start=\"3481\"\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3549\" data-start=\"3507\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3520\" data-start=\"3507\"\u003eRinsing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 quick rinses at 100°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3567\" data-start=\"3551\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3565\" data-start=\"3551\"\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3608\" data-start=\"3569\"\u003eFirst infusion: 6 seconds at 90°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3662\" data-start=\"3610\"\u003eThen gradually increase up to 15 seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3697\" data-start=\"3664\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3679\" data-start=\"3664\"\u003ePotential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3819\" data-start=\"3723\"\u003eStore in its original packaging in a dry environment free of strong odors. It contains asperities with whitish reflections due to its age. Like all great aged Sheng, this tea continues to mature with elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"3042\"\u003eA rare, historic, and deeply vibrant Pu'erh — destined for connoisseurs seeking the raw emotion of time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3944\" data-start=\"3893\" data-section-id=\"1lhgn4k\"\u003eA rare and authentic aged Yiwu Sheng.\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Lemeilleurthedechine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53785366888785,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2373\/4609\/files\/Pu_erhShengCruLongMaTongQingYiwu1989.jpg?v=1778946520","url":"https:\/\/lemeilleurthedechine.com\/en\/products\/118-long-ma-tong-xing-thes-puer-cru-xie-1989","provider":"Lemeilleurthedechine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}