Orient Cha’s 2025 Bingdao Raw Pu-erh (冰岛生茶) brings a fresh, sweet character to the traditional pressed tea cake. Made with sun-dried large-leaf tea from Mengku, Lincang, it offers a clear infusion, a smooth texture and a lingering return of sweetness.
Tea Details
Tea Type
Raw Pu-erh (Sheng Pu-erh)
Origin
Mengku, Lincang, Yunnan, China
Production
April 2025
Tea Material
Yunnan large-leaf sun-dried tea
Net Weight
357g per cake; 2,499g per seven-cake tong
Storage
Dry-stored
Fresh Sweetness, Lasting Aftertaste
The first infusions are clean and delicate, with a fresh aroma and a smooth passage across the palate. Sweetness returns after swallowing, leaving a refreshing, mouthwatering finish. The leaves open gradually over successive infusions, revealing their supple texture.
Opened leaves after brewing.
The Sensory Experience
Aroma: Fresh and gently sweet.
Taste: Delicate and smooth, with a clear, rounded sweetness.
Finish: A lingering sweet aftertaste and a refreshing, mouthwatering sensation.
The clear, golden infusion.
Brewing Guide
Gently 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.
Water Temperature 95°C / 203°F
Tea-to-Water Ratio 6–8g / 150ml
First Infusions 10–20 seconds
Pour off each infusion fully. Increase the steeping time gradually as the leaves open, adjusting the leaf quantity and timing to suit your taste.
Choose one 357g cake or a traditional tong of seven cakes. Store away from sunlight, moisture and strong odors.
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