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2013 Premium Yunnan Fermented Pu Erh Compressed Tea Cake - 357g (12.3oz) Free Tea Knife, Beautiful Gift Packaging

2013 Premium Yunnan Fermented Pu Erh Compressed Tea Cake - 357g (12.3oz) Free Tea Knife, Beautiful Gift Packaging

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The Steep Society Standard

Curated with Intent, Delivered with Care.

At Steep Society, we believe that every object in your home should serve your daily ritual. While we source from global partners to bring you a diverse collection, each item is held to our rigorous standards of quality and aesthetic harmony.

Mindful Selection: We only feature products that align with our philosophy of slow living and mindful care.

Quality Assured: Our team continuously monitors global sourcing channels to ensure durability and authentic craftsmanship.

Global Access, Local Spirit: We bring the world's finest tea essentials to your doorstep, ensuring your ritual is never interrupted.

“Every piece in our shop is more than just a product—it is a chosen companion for your journey toward a more flavorful life.”

A distinguished vintage from Yunnan's misty forests, this 2013 compressed cake embodies a decade of graceful transformation—each infusion revealing layers of complexity that only time and patient fermentation can bestow.

⛰️ At a Glance

Vintage/Year
2013
Type
Ripe/Shu Pu-Erh (Fermented)
Origin
Yunnan Province, China
Format
Compressed Cake – 357g (12.3oz)

⛰️ Heritage

Pu-Erh tea carries centuries of tradition from China's southwestern mountains, where fermentation transforms raw leaves into complex, evolving treasures. The ripe (shu) method, perfected over decades, creates a smooth, nourishing tea that deepens with age and contemplative care.

📊 Flavor Profile

Body
Full-bodied, velvety mouthfeel
Earthiness/Depth
Rich mineral notes with woody undertones
Sweetness
Subtle natural sweetness, mellow finish
Caffeine
Moderate, settles gently
🌲 Woody & Forest Floor🍂 Aged Leather🍯 Subtle Honey🪨 Mineral Depth

🍵 Gongfu Brewing

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Water Temp
212°F (100°C)
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Tea/Water
5g / 3.4 fl oz (100ml)
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Rinse
10 seconds (awaken the leaves)
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Steeps
10s, 12s, 15s, 20s, 25s (extend as desired)

🏛️ Storage & Aging

Store in a cool, dry place away from strong odors. This cake will continue to evolve gracefully over the years—many collectors appreciate revisiting their cake annually to witness the subtle transformations that unfold.

🎯 Made For

Tea collectors and mindful practitioners seeking an aged vintage with proven provenance. This 2013 cake rewards patience and contemplation, offering a deeper meditation with each returning season.

— Why We Selected This —

A rare expression from Yunnan's wild tea forests, this vintage represents the pinnacle of fermented pu-erh craftsmanship. We selected it for those who understand that great tea is not merely consumed—it is witnessed, remembered, and revisited.

📦 Product Details

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Statements regarding traditional tea benefits are not evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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