{"product_id":"2020-zhenhao-menghai-original-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g","title":"2020 Zhenhao Menghai 珍好勐海原味 Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake | 357g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#333;line-height:1.6;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;color:#555;margin-bottom:25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrient Cha’s\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020 Zhenhao Menghai Original Raw Pu-erh (珍好勐海原味) is made with early-spring leaves from Menghai, Xishuangbanna. Traditional small-pan processing and dry storage give this 357g cake a clear expression of orchid fragrance, honeyed notes and a pleasing transition from bitterness to sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fcfaf7;padding:25px;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:35px;border:1px solid #f2e6d8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#5d4037;font-size:1.2em;border-bottom:2px solid #5d4037;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:5px;margin-top:0;\"\u003eTea Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eTea Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRaw Pu-erh (Sheng Pu-erh)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMenghai, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMenghai Zhenhao Jingjie Tea Co., Ltd.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eEarly spring 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eProcessing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTraditional small-pan kill-green processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e357g per cake; 2,499g per seven-cake tong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDry-stored\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eOrchid and Honey in a Golden Cup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinct leaf strands loosen gradually from the pressed cake. The clear golden liquor carries floral and honeyed aromas into the cup. An initial light bitterness gives way to a smooth, fine texture and a sweet aftertaste, while the fragrance remains present through the tea session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/6291\/1901\/files\/2020-zhenhao-menghai-original-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g-description-4.png?v=1793802866\" alt=\"2020 Zhenhao Menghai 珍好勐海原味 Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake | 357g — The early-spring leaves opening during brewing.\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:700px;height:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"text-align:center;font-size:0.9em;color:#777;margin-top:8px;\"\u003eThe early-spring leaves opening during brewing.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;padding:25px;border-left:4px solid #5d4037;margin:30px 0;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#2c3e50;margin-top:0;\"\u003eThe Sensory Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color:#555;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchid-like florals with honeyed notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and fine-textured, with light initial bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean, sweet aftertaste with lingering fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:25px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/6291\/1901\/files\/2020-zhenhao-menghai-original-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g-description-5.png?v=1793802876\" alt=\"2020 Zhenhao Menghai 珍好勐海原味 Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake | 357g — A closer view of the leaves after infusion.\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:700px;height:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"text-align:center;font-size:0.9em;color:#777;margin-top:8px;\"\u003eA closer view of the leaves after infusion.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#2c3e50;\"\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGently loosen the cake with a tea pick, keeping the leaves as whole as possible. Warm your gaiwan or teapot, then give the leaves a brief rinse before brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:15px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:200px;border:1px solid #eee;padding:15px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5d4037;\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95–100°C \/ 203–212°F\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:200px;border:1px solid #eee;padding:15px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5d4037;\"\u003eTea-to-Water Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6–8g \/ 150ml\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:200px;border:1px solid #eee;padding:15px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#5d4037;\"\u003eFirst Infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10–20 seconds\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour off each infusion fully. Increase the steeping time gradually as the leaves open, adjusting the leaf quantity and timing to suit your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95em;color:#666;margin-top:25px;\"\u003eChoose one 357g cake or a traditional tong of seven cakes. Store away from sunlight, moisture and strong odors. The seven-cake tong is traditionally wrapped in bamboo husk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orient Cha","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake | 357g","offer_id":67790102200477,"sku":"OC-ZHMH-2020-357G","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Tong (7 Cakes) | 2,499g","offer_id":67790102233245,"sku":"OC-ZHMH-2020-7CAKES","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/6291\/1901\/files\/2020-zhenhao-menghai-hero.png?v=1793802124","url":"https:\/\/orientcha.com\/products\/2020-zhenhao-menghai-original-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-357g","provider":"orientcha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}