HAIWAN Nan Nuo Shan Cake | shou puerh
TASTING NOTES: hummus, cedar, nutmeg
A rare gem. The 2021 Nan Nuo Shan Ancient Tree Shou Pu-erh Tea Cake is a limited-edition masterpiece from the renowned Haiwan Tea Factory in slick gift packaging. Made from hand-harvested leaves from centuries-old trees in the Nan Nuo Shan mountains, this tea has a profound depth and a very delicate yet full and creamy aftertaste.
200g.
Out of stock
Tea Region
Tea tree
Cultivar
Harvest
Picking & processing
Nan Nuo Shan, Yunnan, China
Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Da Ye Zhong / 大叶种
Spring, 2021
One bud and up to three leaves
High in the mist-shrouded peaks of Nan Nuo Shan, where the world feels ancient and untouched, there lies a grove of trees older than memory itself. These are not just any trees; they are the guardians of a legacy, towering sentinels that have witnessed the rise and fall of empires, their roots entwined with the very essence of the earth. From these venerable giants comes a tea like no other—the 2021 Nan Nuo Shan Ancient Tree Shou Pu-erh, a rare and exquisite creation that carries with it the soul of the mountain.
The Haiwan Tea Factory has mastered the delicate balance between tradition and innovation. With each hand-harvested leaf, the wisdom of centuries is captured, fermented with care, and aged to perfection. The result is a shou pu-erh of unparalleled depth, its flavor profile as complex as the history from which it springs
Grilled mushrooms
The deep, woodsy flavors of grilled portobello mushrooms echo the cedar notes in the tea, creating a robust and satisfying pairing. A drizzle of balsamic glaze adds a sweet contrast that enhances the tea's subtle spiciness.
Spicy carrot cake
A moist carrot cake with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon complements the tea's nutmeg notes, while the cream cheese frosting adds a creamy texture that mirrors the tea's smooth aftertaste.
Roasted beet and goat cheese salad
The sweetness of roasted beets and the tangy creaminess of goat cheese balance the tea's earthy and woody notes, making for a refreshing yet grounding pairing.
Tea character
Leaf
fermented plum, burned wood, caramel
Cup
raisins, kefir, charred wood, plum
Flavor
hummus, cedar, nutmeg
How to brew
Temperature
Tea weight
Water amount
Steeping time
95 °C
5 gram
100ml
25 sec (add 5 sec per steep for at least 10 steeps)
Temperature
Tea weight
Water amount
Steeping time
95 °C
4 gram
500ml
2 min (you can resteep 2-3 times)
What teaware to use
Haiwan Tea Factory
The Haiwan Tea Factory was founded in 1999 by Zou Bingliang, a former chief engineer of the Menghai Tea Factory and a pioneer in pu-erh tea making. Zou is renowned for creating classic pu-erh recipes like 7542 and 7572, and for improving the wet piling method of ripe pu-erh tea that have made him a living legend in China.