{"product_id":"1999-cnnp-da-hong-yin-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","title":"1999 CNNP Da Hong Yin Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tightly compressed 357 gram cake pressed in 1999 from first flush spring tea harvested in Menghai and then stored in Guangdong until October 2026 (and then Kunming thereafter).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a clear sense of age and humidity in the cup, but the tea has not been pushed so far that it loses its original identity. The deeper fruit, warmth, and aged character from Guangdong remain present, yet the underlying Menghai terroir still comes through with clarity, making itself known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a warm, spicy raw with plenty of long-lasting mouth-feel and thick \"throat rhyme\".  Very enjoyable aged raw pu-erh!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu (recommended)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6–7 g \/ 100 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e98–100 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick rinse, and consider a second short rinse for the first session if the cake is especially tight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart around 8s • 10s • 12s • 15s, then increase gradually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect the tea to become more expressive after the first few infusions as the compression loosens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 g \/ 300 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e95–100 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2:30–3:30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-steep 2–3 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the bitterness or astringency comes forward too quickly, shorten the early steeps slightly or reduce the leaf ratio. This tea has plenty of structure and responds well to small adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1999 CNNP Da Hong Yin (Red Mark) Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Menghai County, Xishuangbanna Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Flush Spring Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guangdong until October 2026, then Kunming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CNNP","offers":[{"title":"1 Cake (357 Grams)","offer_id":67960218747079,"sku":null,"price":196.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Grams Sample","offer_id":67960218779847,"sku":null,"price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams Sample","offer_id":67960231723207,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9817\/files\/DSC_0313_ed50f497-0131-4f0b-8b57-bc931afa4780.jpg?v=1792472493","url":"https:\/\/yunnansourcing.com\/en-im\/products\/1999-cnnp-da-hong-yin-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake","provider":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}