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Aged Pu-erh Tea Happiness Fu Zi Iron Cake "Old Fragrance Palace" 1989 - 370 grams - 1989
Aged Pu-erh Tea Happiness Fu Zi Iron Cake "Old Fragrance Palace" 1989 - 370 grams - 1989
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Name: Cooked Pu-erh Tea Cake, Fu Zi Iron Cake “Old Fragrance Palace” 1989
Origin: Yunnan, China
Specificity: Cooked Pu-erh tea (Shou Cha) produced in 1989, in the form of an “Iron Cake” (Tie Bing), characterized by extremely dense compression. This type of pressing slows down the opening of the tea and promotes a slow and controlled evolution of aromas over decades.
This “Fu” (福) cake, a symbol of happiness and prosperity, is a commemorative tea created by Chen Peiren, then a technical consultant for the Kunming Chuncheng Tea Factory in 1989. It represents a rare testament to the craftsmanship of this pivotal period in the history of cooked Pu-erh, still evolving after the introduction of modern fermentation techniques.
After more than 30 years of natural aging, this tea develops a deep aromatic richness, a well-developed texture, and an olfactory signature typical of great old Shou teas.
Packaging: Compressed cake of 380 grams
Bouquet: The cake immediately impresses with its density and distinct relief. The very tight pressing creates a compact, almost mineral surface, where the leaves are intimately bound by time.
Dry, the fragrance is deep and full of history: old wood, healthy cellar, damp leaves, with nuances of resin and dried fruits.
Once moistened, the leaves release a rich and enveloping bouquet: deep woody notes, hints of noble mushroom, light incense, and an aromatic signature typical of old Pu'erh, a sensation of “old fragrance” (chen xiang wei), rich, warm, and persistent.
Texture: Dense and structured texture, with a thick but perfectly controlled mouthfeel. An enveloping sensation that coats the palate and slowly descends into the throat.
Taste: The attack is calm, deep, without any aggressiveness. We immediately enter a mature and peaceful register.
The aromatic profile is built around:
- old wood and roots
- notes of clean cellar and noble earth
- nuances of dried fruits and resin
- slightly medicinal touches
The length on the palate is remarkable, with an aromatic persistence that stretches long into the throat and retro-nasal passages.
The character of “old fragrance” is fully expressed: an aromatic richness linked to the slow transformation of the tea over time, a typical phenomenon of Pu'erh that continues to evolve and improve over several decades .
The sweet finish is subtle but present, bringing balance and depth.
Color: Dark liquor, between deep mahogany and reddish-brown, with a beautiful visual density and surprising clarity for a tea of this age.
Properties: Like great old Pu'erh teas, this tea is known to aid digestion and provide a sensation of internal warmth and comfort.
Its Qi is deep and grounded: it acts slowly, creating a feeling of calm, relaxation, and stability. A tea that invites contemplation rather than stimulation.
Dosage: 6 to 8 grams for 10 to 15 infusions
Preparation: Tea awakening: Rinse twice at 100°C (2 to 5 seconds)
Infusion: Start at 95–100°C, 10 seconds, then gradually increase
Note: The compression makes this tea slower to open than classic cakes, but in return offers a particularly noble and stable evolution over time.
After more than 30 years of aging, this Pu'erh fully expresses the richness of time: an aromatic depth, a natural roundness, and a complexity that continues to evolve with each infusion.
Like any great old Pu'erh, its value lies as much in its taste as in its history, a living tea, shaped by decades.
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from 41 reviewsThe textured mouthfeel of this shou is incredible! From the first infusuion you feel its density - silky and fuuull, spreading through the entire mouth and setting into oily, kind of waxy afterfeel... Yeah, afterfeel - as this tea is more about sensetions that unfold through the session...
The flavor profile leans toward deep earthy notes. Very grounded character, so dense but clean. And in the later infusions, especially when brewed a bit cooler, the profile shifts toward dark chocolate tones becoming rounder and softer
That brick become one of my favorites so fast after recieving the batch from Alexandre and the half of it went out very very quickly as its creamy earthy profile is sooooo addictive
This shou presents a dense, deeply woody profile. Mature wood notes emerge - full-bodied and gently enveloping
The liquor feels clean and clear and goes to nice orange tone after 6 brews while maintaining its dense woody characterr with increasing sweetness in each infusion
In the aftertaste sweet, silky cocoa unfolds - smooth and refined, like dark chocolate slowly melting on the tongue🙂↔️
P.S. the tea is really dense and can easily replace a meal:)
Comblé et ravi de la découverte de ce site mais SURTOUT de la sélection. Au delà de sa sympathie, Alexandre est un véritable orfèvre du Pu Erh...Conseil avisé, justesse, adaptation et surtout...Voyage dans la tasse. Néophyte, je n'ai pas réussi à trouver mieux et je ne souhaite qu'une chose : voir son catalogue s étayer au fil des saisons. Merci à toi Alexandre et au plaisir de recommander sur ta boutique (bientôt) !
Just finished last 5g of this brick today morning so its a perfect time for a review
When it first arrived, maybe like 6-7 omonths ago, the tea showed his tannic stucture power and was super sharp BUT after few weeks of "resting" on the shelf it really opened up - the body become smoother, rounder and pleasant
With weekly sessions over the course of month the tea gradually reveled its character. Personally, I found it more enjoyable after the meals. The earthy base opened with cocoa depth and transitioned into a gentle tannic structure with a touch of sweetness, and overall remaining its round and deeply layered structure
I had never experienced that noticeable tannins in shou before this brick, so at first they felt a bit unusual. Through the time and explorings this and other shou they become very familiar. Lightly drying sensation in the mouth which arrived gently and faded quickly
For this price point, the experience you get feels muuuuuuuuch muuuuch more than fair
Appreciete you Alexandre!
Produit d'excellence !!! Après diverses expériences sur d'autres sites c'est désormais ICI et uniquement que je ferai mes commandes !!! Tout est parfait !!! Conseils, suivi, expédition... Merci pour tout cher Alexandre.
Bonne continuation
Ma commande est arrivée très rapidement, toujours bien emballée, avec toutes les indications afin de profiter du meilleur du thé
I give seven stars out of seven. Great tea. Very tasty, refreshing, toning and invigorating. I also want to note that this cake lasts for a very long time. Super 🙌 , Alexander, thank you and express my respect 🫡!!!
Very good, time-tested and tasted tea by me personally, more than once. Excellent rich and at the same time soft taste. Very powerful effect and tangible benefits. A cup of this tea will not leave you indifferent. This is one of my favorites. There should always be such kindness. This is not my first brick, and I really recommend it to both connoisseurs and beginners. 👍👍👍Thank you! ☺️
I know that this raw puer has a wonderful taste of medium saturation and quite powerful and at the same time soft effect. Thank you Alexander for the constant quality! I recommend this tea to every connoisseur of truly high-quality healthy and invigorating drinks.
I have been a tea drinker for many years now, reading a lot about tea.
I was looking for tea pu erh resine since I’ve never tasted it.
That’ s how i found the « crème pu erh cuit » on Alexandre website « le meilleur thé de Chine ».
I really enjoyed drinking this crème de thé!
It taste like fermented tea no doubt about it , and it is very easy to prépare .
Great tea 🫖! I consider this option to be one of the most optimal in terms of price and quality ratio. Delicious taste, pleasant aroma and very noticeable effect. It feels like this product is really useful!
Discovered Chinese Resin Tea quite recently so went to the top-of-the-tree to compare. It took a while to tune in to various teas but I can now confidently say that this falls into that top category, quite delightful tea but the price is a bit of a stretch. Is it worth it? Yes, I will likely be tempted at some point again, I would suggest that you will never know what you missed until you try it.
Great product. Excellent taste, quality, and effect. A real raw Puerh. Connoisseurs will appreciate and understand what we are talking about! 👌🙂
I'm very satisfied. 😊 I really liked this tea. It is very dense and long-playing. Great taste, and the aroma already guarantees the quality.! 💪One of my favorites.
Great product. High quality combined with a rich aroma, such a unique taste, and an unforgettable aftertaste provides you with an equally unforgettable experience. I recommend this tea! 🫖 that's what you need. An important clarification - do not abuse otherwise it will be difficult to fall asleep and you will have to move a lot... 😁👍
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