HAIWAN Hu Fu Cake | shou puerh
TASTING NOTES: raisins, kombucha, apricot pit
Tea Region
Tea tree
Cultivar
Harvest
Picking & processing
Menghai, Yunnan, China
Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Da Ye Zhong / 大叶种
Spring, 2022
One bud and up to three leaves
The renowned Haiwan Tea Factory lies in the heart of Yunnan. It was established by tea masters with deep roots in Yunnan’s rich tea culture, the factory is not just a place of production, but a sanctuary of tradition. Since its founding, Haiwan Tea Factory has been dedicated to preserving the ancient art of puerh tea crafting while embracing innovative techniques to enhance the quality and character of their teas.
Among their many masterpieces, the Hu Fu Shou Puerh stands out as a limited-edition treasure, embodying the essence of their expertise. The factory, known for its meticulous approach to fermentation, ensures that each puerh cake is crafted with precision and care. Over the years, they have perfected a highly controlled fermentation process that brings out the deepest, richest flavors in the tea leaves. This process, honed by generations of tea masters, transforms the young leaves from the ancient Yunnan trees into a shou puerh of unparalleled depth and complexity.
Dark chocolate
The deep, earthy tones of Hu Fu Shou Puerh pair beautifully with the rich, bittersweet notes of dark chocolate. The tea's subtle woodiness enhances the chocolate's complexity, while its softness balances the chocolate's intensity.
Roasted chestnuts
Complement the tea's earthy flavors with the warm, nutty sweetness of roasted chestnuts. The pairing creates a cozy, autumnal experience, perfect for a quiet evening.
Aged cheese
The smooth, mellow body of this puerh pairs well with aged cheeses like Gouda or Comté. The tea’s lack of astringency allows the rich, tangy flavors of the cheese to shine without overwhelming the palate.
Walnut and fig tart
A tart made with walnuts and figs complements the tea's gentle sweetness and earthy character. The nutty, fruity flavors play off the tea’s complex layers, making for a delightful dessert pairing.
Tea character
Leaf
fermented plum, burned wood, caramel
Cup
raisins, kefir, charred wood, plum
Flavor
raisins, kombucha, apricot pit
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.