{"product_id":"2024-xianglong-aged-white-tea-cake","title":"2024 Xianglong Aged White Tea Cake","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eExperience the transformation of time with our \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003e2024 Xianglong Aged White Tea Cake\u003c\/b\u003e. While fresh white teas are prized for their floral delicacy, aged white tea is celebrated for its deep, medicinal richness. This 350g cake is a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"227\"\u003e7-year \"treasure,\"\u003c\/b\u003e crafted from 2019 Shoumei tea leaves and pressed in early 2024 to lock in a decade of evolving character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eIn China, there is a saying for aged white tea: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003e\"One year tea, three years medicine, seven years treasure.\"\u003c\/i\u003e Having reached its seventh year, this tea has matured into a rare, collector-grade experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjDvsyCirCUAxUbyOYEHTgRDxUQi4wTegQIBRAA\" class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAs white tea ages, its chemical composition shifts, transforming light floral notes into deep, complex sugars. This Xianglong cake uses \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"136\"\u003eShoumei\u003c\/b\u003e—a harvest that includes larger, more mature leaves and stems—which provides the structural integrity needed for long-term aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Wake-Up\" Rinse:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike our fresh loose-leaf white teas, this compressed cake \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003erequires a rinse\u003c\/b\u003e. Because the tea has been aged and pressed, a quick initial steep \"wakes up\" the leaves, allowing them to unfurl and release their deep, concentrated flavors. This also cleanses the tea after its long maturation process, ensuring the purest cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT DOES THIS TEA TASTE LIKE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eExpect a profile that is warm, comforting, and incredibly smooth, with absolutely no astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e A thick, soft, and mellow texture that feels heavy and \"round\" on the tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dominated by a rich \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003ered date (jujube)\u003c\/b\u003e sweetness and honeyed undertones, grounded by sophisticated woody notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/b\u003e A profound \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eChen Xiang\u003c\/i\u003e (aged aroma) featuring hints of dried tangerine peel and herbal medicinal notes. It finishes with a warming, long-lasting sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE DOES THIS TEA COME FROM?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eThis tea is sourced from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eFuding, Fujian\u003c\/b\u003e, the world-renowned \"capital of white tea.\" Fuding’s coastal climate and mineral-rich soil are uniquely suited for producing white teas that age gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThis \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003eFuding Shoumei\u003c\/b\u003e is selected for its ability to transform over time. The maturation process has turned these 2019 leaves into a \"treasure\" that offers not just a unique flavor, but a traditional remedy often used to soothe the body and warm the spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHOW TO BREW THIS WHITE TEA:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; height: 263.531px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 12px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(247, 247, 247); font-weight: bold; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 12px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(247, 247, 247); font-weight: bold; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 12px; text-align: left; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 12px; text-align: left; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e212°F (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100°C) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBoiling water is essential to penetrate the compressed leaves.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 12px; text-align: left; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTea Amount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 12px; text-align: left; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUse a tea knife to gently pry a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003e5–7g chunk\u003c\/b\u003e from the cake for a standard Gaiwan or teapot.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 74.7812px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 12px; text-align: left; height: 74.7812px;\"\u003eThe Rinse (Mandatory)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 12px; text-align: left; height: 74.7812px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003ePour boiling water over the leaves and pour it out after 5–10 seconds. This \"washes\" the tea and prepares it for the first infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 90.7812px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 12px; text-align: left; height: 90.7812px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSteeping Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 12px; text-align: left; height: 90.7812px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe recommend using a gaiwan or teapot with the Gongfu brewing method, which uses a higher leaf-to-water ratio and shorter steeping times to bring out the tea’s full complexity and evolving flavor profile.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003e1st – 3rd Infusions:\u003c\/b\u003e 20–30 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubsequent Infusions:\u003c\/b\u003e Gradually increase the time by 10–15 seconds for each additional pour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou can usually re-steep the same leaves 8-12 times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"teasatia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51382269083943,"sku":null,"price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/0612\/1511\/files\/Old_White_Tea_Lao_Bai_Cha_-_Front.jpg?v=1778987176","url":"https:\/\/www.teasatia.com\/products\/2024-xianglong-aged-white-tea-cake","provider":"teasatia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}