HAIWAN Hu Fu Cake | shou puerh

TASTING NOTES: raisins, kombucha, apricot pit

Limited-edition, unique shou puerh cake by the famous Haiwan Tea Factory in the most beautiful gift packaging. Thanks to a highly controlled fermentation process, this tea has a deep, rich body and an uncommonly soft, earthy flavor with hints of wood. Hu Fu Shou Puerh boasts zero astringency and delivers a deeply refreshing experience. Experiment with steeping time and tea-leaf quantity to find your perfect cup – the perfect way to unwind and savor the unique character of this puerh.
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      €165.00
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      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.

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