10-Year Aged Xigui Ripe Pu-erh Tea

Product Introduction

Carefully fermented and matured in Kunming's dry storage for a decade, this tea boasts a rich, full-bodied flavor with a deep, smooth sweetness. Each tea cake is crafted from hand-picked ancient tree leaves, pressed meticulously with traditional stone mills, ensuring both premium drinking pleasure and collectible value. On brewing, the tea releases a lingering floral-honey aroma, enveloping your palate in layers of complexity, while leaving a lasting, comforting sweetness that travels from the lips to the throat. Ideal for those who appreciate refined, mature Pu-erh with both depth and elegance.

Flavor Profile

· Aroma: Distinctive high floral fragrance with a rich, honeyed aroma.
· Liquor: Deep, wine-red color; thick, full-bodied, and brilliantly clear.
· Taste: Sipping reveals a rich, mellow sweetness that spreads through the mouth and lingers in the throat, while aged notes deepen and the sweetness grows more pronounced with each sip.
· Texture: Moderately tight, well-defined leaves with visible golden tips and a glossy reddish-brown hue.

Tea Story

Originating from the misty highlands of Xi Gui in Lincang, this tea carries the magic of centuries-old ancient trees. Nestled on rocky slopes, bathed in the mist and sun, and nourished by the mighty Lancang River, these trees produce leaves with unique floral fragrance and robust inner quality. Local traditions allow only spring and autumn harvests, preserving the purity and richness of the tea. Over ten years of careful storage, the tea has transformed, developing a captivating honeyed aroma and mellow sweetness that reflects the dedication of generations. Every sip is a journey through the mountains, rivers, and timeless craftsmanship of Xi Gui.

Recommended Brewing Methods

Gongfu Brewing (Traditional Method)

· Tea Quantity: 5-8g
· Utensils: Zitao teaware
· Water Temperature: 95-100℃rolling boiling purified/mineral water. 
· Steps: Warm your teaware and add tea. Rinse briefly, then steep in hot water. Adjust time to taste, letting the floral aroma, honeyed sweetness, and full-bodied flavor unfold. Multiple infusions reveal the tea’s evolving depth.

Simple Brewing (Daily Drinking)

· Tea Quantity: 3-5g
· Water Volume: 90-95℃ boiling pure water/mineral water. 
· Steps: Put the tea into the utensil, pour in boiling water and steep for 20–30 seconds; refill with boiling water repeatedly until the flavor fades.
· Feature: No professional skills needed, flexible water volume adjustment, perfect for home and office daily drinking.

Gift Brewing (for Guests)

· Tea Quantity: 5-8g
· Water Temperature: 95-100℃rolling boiling purified/mineral water.
· Utensils: Zitao teaware
· Steps: Same as Gongfu brewing, control the steeping time to ensure the first brew has a balanced taste, present the tea with a tea tray for a delicate tea-tasting experience