{"product_id":"the-puerh-cru-galette-tampon-bleu-cyan-rare-menghai-cha-chang-cnnp-1990s","title":"Raw Puerh Tea Blue Cyan stamp Cake - Rare - Menghai Tea Factory CNNP 1990'S","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"149\" data-start=\"93\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"102\" data-start=\"93\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw Pu-erh Cake, Shui Lan Yin 1990s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"209\" data-start=\"151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"164\" data-start=\"151\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan, China (natural storage in Hong Kong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"211\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"228\" data-start=\"211\"\u003eSpecificity: \u003c\/strong\u003eRaw Pu-erh tea (Sheng Cha), belonging to the famous Shui Lan Yin series, in the tradition of 7542-type recipes. This iconic cake from the 90s presents a typical profile of CNNP productions of that era. It benefited from relatively humid natural storage in Hong Kong for many years, giving it remarkable aromatic depth while preserving its freshness and vitality. This tea is now a prized item, both for connoisseurs and collectors of aged Pu-erh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"833\" data-start=\"783\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"804\" data-start=\"783\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400g compressed cake (originally)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1133\" data-start=\"835\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"848\" data-start=\"835\"\u003eBouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe cake, still wrapped in its original paper, immediately evokes CNNP productions of the 90s. The paper, of extreme fineness and softness, subtly reveals the curves of the leaves through its transparency, adding an almost sensual dimension to the discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1135\"\u003eOnce unwrapped, the cake reveals a harmonious intertwining of fine leaves, patinated by time, with warm and deep hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1464\" data-start=\"1280\"\u003eWhen dry, the aroma is ample and intense: fresh camphor notes, precious wood, hints of hazelnut, and the characteristic sensation of time spent in a controlled humid atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1466\"\u003eWhen wet, the leaves release a bouquet of great depth: dried fruits, pistachio, noble wood, with that enveloping and persistent camphor freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1808\" data-start=\"1642\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1655\" data-start=\"1642\"\u003eTexture: \u003c\/strong\u003eFluid, silky, and particularly enveloping liquor. A round, full, and mellow texture that delicately coats the palate without any harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1957\" data-start=\"1810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1820\" data-start=\"1810\"\u003eTaste: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe attack is frank and full, yet immediately soft and balanced. No aggressiveness, no harshness: everything is about finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2023\" data-start=\"1959\"\u003eThe aromatic profile develops with richness and subtlety:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2178\" data-start=\"2024\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2063\" data-start=\"2024\" data-section-id=\"1l6j1gn\"\u003erefreshing camphor notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2093\" data-start=\"2064\" data-section-id=\"45ckex\"\u003edeep woody nuances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2141\" data-start=\"2094\" data-section-id=\"norqlw\"\u003ehints of dried fruits (pistachio, hazelnut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2178\" data-start=\"2142\" data-section-id=\"tkesjm\"\u003eslight evocations of ripe apricot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2315\" data-start=\"2180\"\u003eThe tea offers remarkable continuity between the palate, throat, and nasal cavity, creating an immersive and persistent experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2502\" data-start=\"2317\"\u003eThe strength of this tea lies in its roundness, a penetrating, almost mentholated freshness, which structures the tasting while masking any roughness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2669\" data-start=\"2504\"\u003eThe overall impression is one of great harmony: each note balances, complements, and enriches the others. Beautiful length in the mouth with a subtle and lasting sweet aftertaste (Hui Gan).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2784\" data-start=\"2671\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2685\" data-start=\"2671\"\u003eColor: \u003c\/strong\u003eClear liquor oscillating between deep apricot and warm copper, with a remarkable brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2937\" data-start=\"2786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2802\" data-start=\"2786\"\u003eProperties: \u003c\/strong\u003eRich in active compounds and antioxidants, this Pu-erh aids digestion and provides a feeling of lightness after meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3171\" data-start=\"2939\"\u003eIts internal energy (Qi) is particularly notable: this tea penetrates deeply, calms the body and mind, while also being able, depending on sensitivity and the moment, to induce a floating sensation, or even a slight euphoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3236\" data-start=\"3173\"\u003eExcellent aging potential, although already fully expressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3295\" data-start=\"3238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3250\" data-start=\"3238\"\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 8 grams for about 10 to 15 infusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3381\" data-start=\"3297\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3314\" data-start=\"3297\"\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3317\" data-start=\"3314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3336\" data-start=\"3317\"\u003eWaking the tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse twice at 100 °C (2 to 3 seconds)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3498\" data-start=\"3383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3397\" data-start=\"3383\"\u003eInfusion: \u003c\/strong\u003eStart at 95–100 °C, 5 to 10 seconds for the first infusion, then gradually increase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3687\" data-start=\"3500\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3510\" data-start=\"3500\"\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eNatural storage in Hong Kong played an essential role in the evolution of this tea, bringing it depth, roundness, and complexity while preserving a beautiful freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3984\" data-start=\"3689\"\u003eLike all great Pu-erh, its profile evolves according to storage conditions and interaction with time. Here, the balance between the imprint of aging and the tea's original vitality is particularly successful, offering a rich, nuanced, and deeply sensory experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference: http:\/\/www.puerh.fr\/article\/shui_lan_yin_1997_un_grand_cru_des_annees_90.htm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lemeilleurthedechine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53505419706705,"sku":null,"price":815.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2373\/4609\/files\/The-Puerh-cru--tampon-bleu-Cyan-Menghai-Cha-Chang-CNNP-1990_S.jpg?v=1775989478","url":"https:\/\/lemeilleurthedechine.com\/en\/products\/the-puerh-cru-galette-tampon-bleu-cyan-rare-menghai-cha-chang-cnnp-1990s","provider":"Lemeilleurthedechine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}