{"product_id":"xixicha-classic-premium-pu-erh-tea-brick-grade-aaa-produced-in-2020-aged-ripe-pu-er-ancient-tree-pu-er-tea-cake-worth-collecting-produced-in-menghai-yunnan-500g-17-64oz-250g-2-additive-free-chinese-tea-468-cups-普洱熟茶-典藏普洱-云南勐海普洱茶砖","title":"Xixicha Classic Premium Pu-erh Tea Brick Grade AAA Produced in 2020 Aged Ripe Pu 'er Ancient tree Pu 'er tea Cake Worth collecting Produced in","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;line-height:1.6;color:#2c2c2c;max-width:720px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.05em;font-style:italic;color:#555;padding:1em 1.2em;border-left:3px solid #c9a961;background:#fafafa;margin:1em 0;\"\u003eA five-year-aged ripe pu-erh brick from Menghai's legendary ancient tea forests—where time and tradition transform bold earthiness into liquid silk. This 2020 vintage embodies the contemplative art of fermented tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e⛰️ At a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0.3em 1.5em;margin:0.8em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.5em 0;border-bottom:1px dotted #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#888;font-size:0.75em;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.25em;\"\u003eVintage\/Year\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003e2020 (5-Year Aged)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.5em 0;border-bottom:1px dotted #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#888;font-size:0.75em;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.25em;\"\u003eType\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003eRipe Pu-erh (Shou)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.5em 0;border-bottom:1px dotted #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#888;font-size:0.75em;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.25em;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003eMenghai, Yunnan—Bulang Mountain Ancient Trees\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.5em 0;border-bottom:1px dotted #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#888;font-size:0.75em;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.25em;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003eTea Brick (500g \/ 17.64oz, 250g × 2)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fafafa;border:1px solid #ebe5d4;border-radius:8px;padding:1.3em;margin:1.2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003e⛰️ Heritage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#555;\"\u003ePu-erh tea from Menghai represents the pinnacle of Chinese fermented tea craftsmanship, cultivated at over 1,000 meters elevation in a subtropical microclimate where ancient tea trees—some exceeding one hundred years—absorb generations of mineral-rich terroir. This particular brick employs traditional pile fermentation on spring buds, then rests in temperature-controlled storage for five years, allowing the tea's character to evolve from raw astringency into profound sweetness and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e📊 Flavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0.8em;margin:0.6em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"min-width:130px;font-size:0.95em;color:#555;font-family:Georgia,serif;\"\u003eBody\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csvg style=\"flex:1;height:10px;display:block;\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 100 10\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003crect width=\"100\" height=\"10\" rx=\"5\" ry=\"5\" fill=\"#e8e8e8\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect width=\"85\" height=\"10\" rx=\"5\" ry=\"5\" 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style=\"min-width:130px;font-size:0.95em;color:#555;font-family:Georgia,serif;\"\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csvg style=\"flex:1;height:10px;display:block;\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 100 10\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003crect width=\"100\" height=\"10\" rx=\"5\" ry=\"5\" fill=\"#e8e8e8\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect width=\"55\" height=\"10\" rx=\"5\" ry=\"5\" fill=\"#6b8e5a\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"min-width:95px;font-size:0.9em;color:#888;text-align:right;font-family:Georgia,serif;\"\u003eModerate (fermented leaves)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:1.2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;padding:0.4em 0.9em;background:#f4ede0;border:1px solid #e0d4b8;border-radius:20px;font-size:0.85em;color:#5a4a2c;margin:0.2em;\"\u003e🌲 Aged Forest Floor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;padding:0.4em 0.9em;background:#f4ede0;border:1px 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style=\"font-size:1.8em;margin-bottom:0.3em;\"\u003e🌡️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.7em;color:#888;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.2em;\"\u003eWater Temp\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003e212°F (100°C)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.8em;margin-bottom:0.3em;\"\u003e⚖️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.7em;color:#888;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.2em;\"\u003eTea\/Water\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003e5g (small piece of brick) \/ 100ml (3.4 fl oz)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.8em;margin-bottom:0.3em;\"\u003e💧\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.7em;color:#888;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.2em;\"\u003eRinse\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003e10 seconds—awaken the leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.8em;margin-bottom:0.3em;\"\u003e⏱️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.7em;color:#888;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.2em;\"\u003eSteeps\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003e10s, 15s, 25s, then extend 5s per infusion (8–10 infusions typical)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e🏛️ Storage \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8em 0;\"\u003eStore in cool, dry conditions away from direct light and strong odors. This pu-erh will continue to gracefully age and deepen in character over the coming years. Ideally kept at 60–70°F (15–21°C) with minimal humidity fluctuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e🎯 Made For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8em 0;\"\u003eFor the contemplative collector who honors the marriage of patience and craft. This brick invites leisurely afternoon or evening sessions, revealing new dimensions with each infusion—perfect for those seeking meditative ritual alongside sophisticated flavor evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2a3d2a;color:#f4ede0;padding:1.3em 1.5em;border-radius:6px;margin:1.2em 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-style:normal;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003e— Why We Selected This —\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe selected this vintage for its transparency of origin—Bulang Mountain ancient trees are celebrated for their complexity—and for its documented five-year rest, which ensures the fermented intensity has mellowed into genuine elegance. At 468 cups per brick, it represents both exceptional value and a long-term companion for your tea practice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e📦 Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;padding:0.5em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:40%;color:#888;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:60%;font-weight:500;\"\u003eXIXICHA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.78em;color:#aaa;margin-top:2em;font-style:italic;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eStatements regarding traditional tea benefits are not evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- STEEP_CONV_BLOCK --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:840px;margin:28px auto;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#3a3a32;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;justify-content:center;background:#faf7f0;border:1px solid #e3dccb;border-radius:12px;padding:18px 16px;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:140px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.6em;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#2d4a3e;font-size:0.95em;margin-top:4px;\"\u003eQuality Guarantee\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#6b6b5e;\"\u003eDamaged, wrong, or lost? 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