Pu-erh Sheng Tea Cake, a top-rated type of Pu-erh tea. One of the best characteristics of Sheng Pu’er is that it matures over time.

Sheng pu-erh is also known as a raw pu-erh and it is due to unending fermentation it takes time for it to age. Most sheng pu-erhs are compressed into discs and require a few years before being fit for consumption.

Due to the long aging period, matured sheng pu-erhs are often preferred by the tea lover’s community as they tend to possess premium taste.

However, because of the length of the time required for proper ripening, they come as the most costly category of pu-erh teas. The sheng pu-erhs have also been referred to as pu-erhs made in Hong Kong after the civil war and were brought there by immigrant populations.

Tea Life Australia aids its customers in perfectly sourcing signature styles such as Pu-erh Sheng Tea Cake from the mountains of Vietnam, a 2022 crop, where its tea garrison has a rich history.

For further reading on Pu-erh Teas visit our post here.

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The Taste of Pu’er Sheng Tea Cake

Pu’er Sheng Tea has a very fresh and earthy, with vegetative flavours, hints of stone fruits and a hint of bitterness which tends to soften with time.

Appearing in its younger version for the first time, one can expect Sheng Pu’er to offer a vibrant complex taste that is slightly bitter to the tongue akin to green teas.

With aging, however, the tea tends to develop smoother, mellower stronger flavors, which in turn brings subtle sweetness, forest floor and dried fruits.

This changing character of the tea over the years is what makes it ideal for tea lovers who would like to experience the evolution with each infusion.

With every sip of Pu’er Sheng Tea, there is an experience that is quite different from the previous sight due to the number of infusions and the age of the tea. The tea can also be re-steeped several times, with the first infusions having, so to speak, the lightest and the most brisk flavor, whereas the last infusions are rich in taste and earthy.

This is a good option for true tea lovers who enjoy the complexities in tea and the change in taste with time in Pu’er Sheng Tea.

Health Benefits of Pu’er Sheng Tea

Pu'er Sheng Tea has a unique flavor; however, this tea is well known for its health advantages.

1. Rich in Antioxidants: Antioxidants are abundant in Sheng Pu’er tea to help defend the body against oxidative stress and enhance its health.

2. Supports Digestive Health: Pu’er tea is traditionally effective for digestion, and promoting gut health is its primary benefit.

3. Boosts Energy and Mental Clarity: Sheng Pu’er's caffeine content is low and transmits energy via a gradual boost for both focus and alertness.

4. May Support Heart Health: Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is Pu’er tea’s strongest point in promoting cardiovascular health.

5. Aids in detoxification: The unique fermentation of Sheng Pu'er tea might assist the human body in safely detoxifying itself.
   
   

A Tea for Exploration and Aging

Pu’er Sheng Tea Cake is ideal for tea specialists who wish to delve into intricate teas that undergo change as time passes. Due to its raw nature and lack of extensive processing, the tea will continue to ferment; hence its taste and aroma will improve with age.

While fresh, young Sheng Pu’er has its strong point and characteristics, so does an aged tea with deeper and more intermixed notes with the latter being Pu’er Sheng Tea Cake there is always a unique taste for each brew.

This tea is good for quiet self reflection, tea ceremonies, or lounging in the evenings. Those who find themselves longing for the taste of a raw Pu’er, need not look further, as each step into a fresh infusion of tea unearths another layer of flavor.

Its rough and rich taste makes it truly multipurpose and it can be appreciated when it is young as well as mature after several years of aging.

Brewing Instructions for Pu’er Sheng Tea Cake

With brewing Pu’er Sheng Tea, the intricateness of flavors can be when its dimensions are truly unfolded. To enhance your brewing experience, here’s what you should do to get yourself the best tea:

1. Water temperature: Water should be heated approximately to up 90-95°C (194-203°F) as this would help in bringing out the full flavors from the Sheng Pu’er leaves. 

2. Tea rinsing: To begin, a small chunk of the tea cake can be soaked in hot water for around 5 seconds, after which the water is thrown out. This saturation water is useful in ‘waking up’ the tea leaves and hence should be discarded.

3. Steeping time: For the first infusion, 3-5 grams of Sheng Pu’er can be placed in the teapot or gaiwan, and the infusion can be done for 10-20 seconds at the first pour, thereafter, for every new time the infusion is poured, the waiting can be increased.

4. Re-steeping: You may want to re-steep Sheng Pu’er more than once since each infusion will be a whole new experience. You may increase or reduce steeping time depending on what you like.

5. Enjoy: Even if it’s a young Sheng tea or an aged one, be sure to savor every cup, enjoying all the increasing earthy and green tea flavors with time.
   
   

What Are Some Benefits Of Tea Life's Pu’er Sheng Tea Cake?

Our Sheng pu er cake is manufactured exclusively by trusted tea plantations in Vietnam that we work with at Tea Life Australia.

All cakes are made in a traditional way, with hand-picked and sun-dried leaves that are pressed into shape. Our Sheng Pu'er tea is devoid of artificial substances and preservatives, providing our customers with an authentic cup of tea through the creativity and culture of Pu'er tea artisans.

This collection of Pu’er Sheng Tea Cakes is for collectors and tea lovers who want to understand the remarkable transformations of a raw Pu’er tea over the course of time.

The journey through every tea cake will be enriching in terms of flavor and with even more cultural significance, irrespective of whether one is drinking it fresh or aging it.

Sheng Pu’er: The Unremitting Elegance in Tea Culture

Sheng Pu’er happens to be one of the most treasured teas of Asia, with chronicles spanning more than a thousand years.

In the past, readily packed in round cakes and easy to be transported and stored, Sheng Pu’er became quite popular and was used for preserving health as well as for enjoying a strong taste.

It is still one of the most common teas among many people today preserving its long history and unique features.

Some Remarks on the Administration of the Beverage

While Pu’er Sheng Tea is mostly appropriate for all customers, it should be noted that the drink incorporates a standard dose of caffeine; on this note, people who suffer from high sensitivity should be careful while taking the tea.

Women during pregnancy and lactation period as well as particular groups based on existing medical conditions should seek advice from specialists about having this tea frequently.

Also, as it is produced by the process of natural fermentation, one should be careful and try Sheng Pu’er in lesser proportions at the beginning.