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Shu Pu-erh "Sacred Flame" from 2022 (Pu-erh Brick Tea) by the Xiaguan factory (云南下关沱茶集团, Yúnnán Xiàguān tuóchá jítuán) is a pressed dark tea in the form of a brick (zhuan cha) weighing 250 g. The name "Sacred Flame" symbolizes the energy and warmth that this cup brings.
The 2022 raw material was fermented in piles, and the tightly pressed, neatly shaped brick is easy to store and divide into portions. Xiaguan is one of the best-known pu-erh producers in China, famous for its attention to raw material and strict adherence to traditional technology.
Characteristics
- Type: shu (dark) pu-erh, pressed
- Producer: Xiaguan factory, Yunnan
- Brand: "Sacred Flame"
- Year: 2022
- Shape and weight: brick (zhuan cha), 250 g
- Leaf: dark brown with golden tips, evenly pressed
- Flavor: rich, velvety, with nuts, caramel and dried fruit
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf: a deep, rich aroma with notes of nuts, wood, caramel and light earthiness.
Infusion: a rich dark brown with ruby glints; after brewing, dried fruit, chocolate and a sweetish spice appear. The taste is warm, with nuts, caramel, dried fruit and a light woody bitterness.
Aftertaste: long and slightly sweet, with spicy shades.
Why You'll Love It
A warm, warming tea for the cold season, quiet evenings and meditative tea sessions. The infusion holds up to 8–10 infusions, and the 250 g brick is a practical format both for yourself and as a gift.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing (gaiwan or Yixing teapot, 100–120 ml):
- 6–7 g of tea (separate it with a knife or pick), water 95–100 °C
- rinse, then the first infusions of 5–10 seconds, and gradually increase the time
Western-style brewing (200 ml teapot):
- 3 g of tea, water 95–100 °C
- steep for 3–5 minutes
Storage
Store in a dry, cool place, away from light and foreign odors. After opening, keep the remainder in thick paper or an airtight container.