{"product_id":"the-pu-erh-cuit-bonheur-fu-zi-iron-cake-old-fragrance-palace-1989-380-grammes-1989","title":"Aged Pu-erh Tea Happiness Fu Zi Iron Cake \"Old Fragrance Palace\" 1989 - 370 grams - 1989","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooked Pu-erh Tea Cake, Fu Zi Iron Cake “Old Fragrance Palace” 1989\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"514\" data-start=\"234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"251\" data-start=\"234\"\u003eSpecificity: \u003c\/strong\u003eCooked 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"901\" data-start=\"516\"\u003eThis “Fu” (福) cake, a symbol of happiness and prosperity, is a commemorative tea created by \u003cstrong data-end=\"625\" data-start=\"610\"\u003eChen Peiren\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"903\"\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compressed cake of 380 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eBouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eDry, the fragrance is deep and full of history: old wood, healthy cellar, damp leaves, with nuances of resin and dried fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eOnce 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eTexture: \u003c\/strong\u003eDense and structured texture, with a thick but perfectly controlled mouthfeel. An enveloping sensation that coats the palate and slowly descends into the throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eTaste: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe attack is calm, deep, without any aggressiveness. We immediately enter a mature and peaceful register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003eThe aromatic profile is built around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ukaeox\" data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eold wood and roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hgn8v2\" data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003enotes of clean cellar and noble earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cgfqij\" data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003enuances of dried fruits and resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d0umjb\" data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003eslightly medicinal touches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003eThe length on the palate is remarkable, with an aromatic persistence that stretches long into the throat and retro-nasal passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003eThe 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 \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003eThe sweet finish is subtle but present, bringing balance and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2771\"\u003eColor: \u003c\/strong\u003eDark liquor, between deep mahogany and reddish-brown, with a beautiful visual density and surprising clarity for a tea of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003eProperties: \u003c\/strong\u003eLike great old Pu'erh teas, this tea is known to aid digestion and provide a sensation of internal warmth and comfort. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3285\"\u003eIts Qi is deep and grounded: it acts slowly, creating a feeling of calm, relaxation, and stability. A tea that invites contemplation rather than stimulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3299\"\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 8 grams for 10 to 15 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3424\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3357\"\u003ePreparation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003eTea awakening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse twice at 100°C (2 to 5 seconds)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3511\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3440\"\u003eInfusion: \u003c\/strong\u003eStart at 95–100°C, 10 seconds, then gradually increase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3708\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3523\"\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe compression makes this tea slower to open than classic cakes, but in return offers a particularly noble and stable evolution over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3917\"\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3919\" data-end=\"4056\"\u003eLike any great old Pu'erh, its value lies as much in its taste as in its history, a living tea, shaped by decades.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lemeilleurthedechine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53506517467473,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2373\/4609\/files\/Galette-de-The-Pu-erh-Cuit_-Fu-Zi-Iron-Cake-Old-Fragrance-Palace-1989.jpg?v=1776005067","url":"https:\/\/lemeilleurthedechine.com\/en\/products\/the-pu-erh-cuit-bonheur-fu-zi-iron-cake-old-fragrance-palace-1989-380-grammes-1989","provider":"Lemeilleurthedechine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}