2014 Da Xue Shan Ancient Tree Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357 g

A Mature Da Xue Shan Shou with Time Behind It

2014 Vintage · Da Xue Shan · Ancient Tree · Ripe / Shou Pu-erh

357 g Traditional Tea Cake · Approx. 51–71 Tea Sessions · Multiple Infusions

Pressed in 2014.

Rested through the years.

Opened one infusion at a time.

This 2014 Da Xue Shan Ancient Tree Ripe Pu-erh Tea is a traditional 357 g / 12.59 oz compressed tea cake built around three defining qualities:

A Confirmed 2014 Vintage

Ancient-Tree Material

Rich, Full-Bodied & Smooth Ripe Pu-erh Character

The product presentation highlights a mature aged-aroma direction together with a substantial body and smooth texture.

Break off a small portion.

Warm the gaiwan.

Add the tea.

Pour the water.

Watch the liquor deepen.

Then keep the leaves nearby and pour again.

2014 Vintage · Da Xue Shan · Ancient Tree · Deep Smooth Cups

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Why You’ll Love It

Confirmed 2014 Vintage

The production year is clearly stated as:

2014

This gives the cake a fixed point in time and distinguishes it from undated everyday Ripe Pu-erh.

For long-term accuracy, the strongest wording is:

2014 Vintage

rather than a changing phrase such as “12-Year Pu-erh.”

The production year is confirmed.

Detailed storage history is not.

That means the page can confidently emphasize time and vintage, while avoiding unsupported claims about a particular storage environment.

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Da Xue Shan Identity

This tea carries the named identity:

Da Xue Shan · 大雪山

For an international tea audience, I recommend keeping Da Xue Shan in pinyin rather than replacing the product name entirely with “Big Snow Mountain.”

It gives the tea a more distinctive identity than a generic Yunnan Ripe Pu-erh while preserving its Chinese tea origin.

Named Tea · Defined Vintage · Traditional Cake

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Ancient-Tree Material

The product is identified as Ancient Tree tea.

This gives it another layer of distinction beyond ordinary everyday Shou Pu-erh.

No exact tree age is confirmed.

For accuracy, the page should not assign numerical ages such as:

100-Year Trees

300-Year Trees

500-Year Trees

or describe it as a single-tree harvest unless separately verified.

Ancient Tree · No Invented Age

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Traditional 357 g Tea Cake

This tea comes in a traditional:

357 g / 12.59 oz

compressed Pu-erh cake.

Unlike a small discovery box or everyday tin, this is a full-size tea designed for repeated brewing over time.

There is enough tea to:

Explore Different Brewing Parameters

Enjoy Repeated Gongfu Sessions

Share with Other Tea Drinkers

Return to the Same Cake Over Many Weeks

Keep Part of the Cake for Future Drinking

A Full Cake · A Longer Tea Journey

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Rich, Full-Bodied & Smooth

The product presentation gives this tea a particularly useful sensory direction:

Rich · Mellow · Full-Bodied · Smooth

That is much more valuable than adding generic Ripe Pu-erh flavor notes that are not confirmed.

The body matters.

The texture matters.

The smoothness matters.

Deep Tea · Substantial Body · Smooth Finish

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What Is Da Xue Shan Ripe Pu-erh?

This tea combines several important identities in one traditional cake:

Da Xue Shan

Named tea identity.

2014

Confirmed production year.

Ancient Tree

Material positioning.

Ripe / Shou Pu-erh

Tea style.

357 g

Traditional full-size Pu-erh cake.

Together, these give the product a very different role from an everyday Ripe Pu-erh.

Named Identity · Time · Mature Tea · Traditional Cake

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What Does the Aged-Aroma Positioning Mean?

The original product presentation highlights a ten-year aged-aroma concept.

Because the tea itself is clearly identified as 2014, the most future-proof way to communicate this today is:

Mature Aged Aroma

while separately listing:

Production Year: 2014

This avoids permanently locking the tea into a “10-Year” description even as more time passes.

Use the Vintage · Let the Age Update Naturally

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What Happens to Ripe Pu-erh with Time?

Ripe Pu-erh has already undergone microbial fermentation during production.

Afterward, storage may continue to influence:

Aroma

Body

Texture

Sweetness

Liquor Character

Overall Integration

But time alone does not determine the result.

Storage conditions matter.

Without documented storage history, this page should not promise a particular:

Dry-Storage Profile

Kunming Storage

Hong Kong Storage

Professional Cellar Aging

or another specific storage environment.

2014 Vintage · Without an Invented Storage Story

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What Is Ripe Pu-erh?

Shou Pu-erh · 普洱熟茶

Ripe Pu-erh is one of the two major styles of Pu-erh tea.

The other is Raw / Sheng Pu-erh.

Ripe Pu-erh undergoes a controlled microbial fermentation process commonly known as:

Wo Dui · 渥堆

This distinguishes it from Raw Pu-erh and contributes to its characteristically deeper liquor and mature overall tea direction.

Even after years of storage, this tea remains:

Ripe / Shou Pu-erh

Age may change its character.

It does not change the tea into another Pu-erh category.

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Raw Pu-erh vs Ripe Pu-erh

	Raw / Sheng Pu-erh	Ripe / Shou Pu-erh
Processing	Non-Wo-Dui	Wo-Dui Fermented
Liquor	Golden · Yellow-Amber	Deep Amber · Red-Brown
Character	Brighter · Structured	Deeper · Rounded
Aging Potential	Changes with Time	Changes with Time
This Product	—	✓
Production Year	—	2014

This Product Is Vintage Ripe Pu-erh

It is not Raw Pu-erh that simply became dark with age.

It is a genuine Ripe / Shou Pu-erh with a confirmed 2014 production year.

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What Does It Taste Like?

The product gives us a restrained but useful sensory profile.

Rich & Full-Bodied

The cup is presented around:

Depth · Body · Substance

Smooth

Texture is another defining characteristic.

Together, the clearest tasting direction is:

Rich · Mellow · Full-Bodied · Smooth

Rather than promising chocolate, caramel, jujube, walnut or other unverified notes, this page focuses on what the product itself supports:

Mature Aroma · Full Body · Smooth Texture

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Tasting Profile

Aroma: Mature · Aged · Deep
Taste: Rich · Mellow
Body: Full-Bodied
Texture: Smooth
Liquor: Deep Amber · Red-Brown · Dark Chestnut
Overall Character: Mature · Rounded · Deep · Smooth
Best Enjoyed: Gongfu Brewing · Multiple Infusions · Slow Tea Sessions

Exact sweetness, aroma, body and liquor color naturally vary according to storage history, tea quantity, water and brewing method.

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Why Texture Matters

With a mature Ripe Pu-erh, the experience is not only about identifying flavors.

Pay attention to how the liquor feels.

Body

Does the tea feel substantial?

Smoothness

How easily does it move across the palate?

Depth

How much presence does the cup have?

Finish

What remains after swallowing?

For this tea:

Body + Smoothness

should be central to the experience.

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From a 2014 Cake to a Deep Cup

Break off a small section.

Warm the gaiwan.

Add the tea.

Pour hot water.

The compressed material begins to loosen.

The liquor deepens.

Amber

↓

Red-Brown

↓

Dark Chestnut

Pour again.

The cake opens further.

Notice the body.

Notice the texture.

2014 Tea · Dark Liquor · Slow Brewing

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How to Break the Tea Cake

Place the cake on a clean, stable surface.

Work from the edge or side.

Insert a Pu-erh pick gently between the compressed layers.

Lift slowly.

Try to preserve larger leaf sections rather than crushing the cake unnecessarily.

Aim for:

Larger Pieces · Less Dust · More Even Brewing

Always point the tea tool away from your hands and body.

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How to Brew 2014 Da Xue Shan

Gongfu Brewing

A useful starting point:

Tea: Approx. 5–7 g
Water: Approx. 100–120 mL
Temperature: 95–100°C / 203–212°F

A brief rinse may be used if preferred.

Then:

Pour

Steep Briefly

Decant Completely

Taste

Pour Again

Gradually extend later infusion times.

Hot Water · Short Steeps · Deep Cups

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Follow the Tea Across Infusions

Rinse · Wake the Cake

Briefly hydrate the compressed tea.

First Infusion · Meet the Tea

Notice the mature aroma.

Observe the deep liquor.

Take the first sip.

Second Infusion · Let It Open

Pour again.

Notice the body and texture.

Third Infusion · Find the Balance

Pay attention to:

Richness · Fullness · Smoothness · Finish

Later Infusions · Stay with the Session

Gradually extend the steeping time.

Continue until the liquor becomes noticeably lighter.

One 2014 Cake · Many Deep Cups

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Everyday Brewing

For a larger cup:

Tea: Approx. 4–5 g
Water: Approx. 250 mL
Temperature: Approx. 95°C / 203°F
Initial Steep: Approx. 2–3 Minutes

Taste before extending the steep.

Adjust according to your preferred strength.

Simple Brewing · Mature Shou

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Best Teaware

White Porcelain Gaiwan

Controlled · Neutral · Gongfu-Friendly

An excellent choice for following the tea through repeated short infusions.

White Porcelain Cup

Clear · Neutral

Makes the deep amber-red liquor easier to observe.

Dedicated Clay Teapot

For Experienced Ripe Pu-erh Drinkers

A dedicated unglazed pot can be useful if you already keep one specifically for Shou Pu-erh.

Pu-erh Tea Pick

Useful for safely loosening the compressed cake.

Traditional Cake · Mature Tea · Quiet Ritual

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Why Choose 357 g?

A:

357 g / 12.59 oz

Pu-erh cake is designed for more than one tasting session.

It gives you enough tea to:

Brew Repeatedly

Adjust Your Parameters

Compare Different Sessions

Share Gongfu Tea

Return Another Day

Keep Part of the Cake for Future Drinking

A Full Cake · A Longer Relationship with the Tea

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Approximately How Many Sessions?

Using approximately:

7 g per session

357 g provides around:

51 Sessions

Using approximately:

5 g per session

it provides around:

71 Sessions

And each session may continue through multiple individual infusions.

Dozens of Sessions · Hundreds of Cups

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Why This Is Not Everyday Shou

Everyday Ripe Pu-erh serves a simpler role:

Easy · Accessible · Regular Brewing

This tea adds:

2014 Vintage

Da Xue Shan Identity

Ancient-Tree Material

Mature Aged Aroma

Traditional 357 g Cake

Full Body & Smooth Texture

That gives it a much clearer role:

Named Vintage Shou Pu-erh

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2014 Da Xue Shan vs Everyday Ripe Pu-erh

Everyday Ripe Pu-erh

Simple · Accessible · Deep Amber · Regular Brewing

Best when you want a straightforward everyday Shou.

2014 Da Xue Shan

Vintage · Named Identity · Ancient Tree · Full-Bodied · Smooth

Best when you want:

More Time · More Identity · More Body · Traditional Cake Ritual

Everyday Shou → Named Vintage Shou

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2014 Da Xue Shan vs 2017 Ancient Tree Aged-Aroma Ripe

These two vintage Ripe Pu-erh cakes should have different roles.

2014 Da Xue Shan – 357 g

NAMED VINTAGE SHOU

Focus:

2014 Vintage

Da Xue Shan Identity

Ancient Tree

Full Body

Smooth Texture

2017 Ancient Tree Aged-Aroma – 357 g

MATURE & SILKY VINTAGE SHOU

Focus:

2017 Vintage

Ancient Tree

Aged Aroma

Mellow Sweetness

Rich Smooth Texture

Choose 2014 Da Xue Shan

when you want:

Named Tea Identity + Older Vintage + Full Body

Choose 2017 Aged-Aroma

when you want:

Mature Aroma + Mellow Sweetness + Texture

This keeps both full-size vintage Shou cakes meaningful instead of making one look like a duplicate of the other.

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Product Details

Product Name: 2014 Da Xue Shan Ancient Tree Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake
Chinese Name: 2014年大雪山古树普洱熟茶
Tea Name: Da Xue Shan
Tea Type: Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh Style: Ripe / Shou Pu-erh
Production Year: 2014
Material: Ancient-Tree Material
Aroma Style: Mature Aged Aroma
Tea Form: Traditional Compressed Tea Cake
Net Weight: 357 g / 12.59 oz
Taste Direction: Rich · Mellow · Full-Bodied
Texture: Smooth
Liquor Direction: Deep Amber · Red-Brown · Dark Chestnut
Suggested Gongfu Ratio: Approx. 5–7 g / 100–120 mL
Suggested Water Temperature: Approx. 95–100°C / 203–212°F
Suggested Everyday Ratio: Approx. 4–5 g / 250 mL
Suggested Everyday Temperature: Approx. 95°C / 203°F
Suggested Everyday Steep: Approx. 2–3 Minutes
Approx. Tea Sessions: 51–71
Suitable For: Multiple Infusions
Recommended Teaware: Porcelain Gaiwan · Porcelain Cup · Pu-erh Pick · Dedicated Clay Teapot
Best For: Vintage Ripe Pu-erh · Da Xue Shan Tea · Ancient-Tree Pu-erh · Gongfu Brewing · Traditional Tea Cake

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Clear Product Information

What We Know — and What We Don’t Assume

The available product information establishes:

2014 Production Year

Da Xue Shan Identity

Ancient-Tree Positioning

Mature Aged Aroma

Rich & Full-Bodied Character

Smooth Texture

357 g Traditional Tea Cake

We do not currently claim:

Exact Tree Age

100-Year / 300-Year / 500-Year Trees

Specific Tea Garden

Detailed Storage History

Dry Storage

Kunming Storage

Hong Kong Storage

Gong Ting Grade

Sticky Rice Aroma

Organic Certification

unless separately verified.

Three distinctions are especially important:

Ancient Tree ≠ Confirmed Numerical Tree Age

2014 Vintage ≠ Confirmed Controlled Storage History

Aged Aroma ≠ Added Flavoring

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How to Store

Keep the tea in a:

Clean · Dry · Stable · Odor-Free Environment

Protect it from:

Direct Sunlight

Excessive Moisture

Extreme Heat

Perfume

Incense

Coffee

Spices

Kitchen Odors

Pu-erh can absorb surrounding aromas.

Avoid dramatic temperature and humidity fluctuations.

Protect the Tea · Respect the Time Already in It

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 2014 Da Xue Shan Ancient Tree Ripe Pu-erh?

It is a 2014 vintage Ripe / Shou Pu-erh tea cake made with ancient-tree material and presented in a traditional 357 g / 12.59 oz compressed format.

Its defining identity is:

2014 Vintage · Da Xue Shan · Ancient Tree · Ripe Pu-erh

It is designed for tea drinkers looking for a mature, full-bodied Shou Pu-erh with a traditional full-size cake experience.

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Is this Raw or Ripe Pu-erh?

This is:

Ripe / Shou Pu-erh

not Raw / Sheng Pu-erh.

Ripe Pu-erh undergoes controlled microbial fermentation known as Wo Dui, which contributes to its deeper liquor and more mature overall character.

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What year was this tea produced?

The stated production year is:

2014

Because the year itself is fixed, 2014 Vintage is the best long-term wording for the product page rather than using a changing age such as “12-Year Pu-erh.”

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Is this considered a vintage Ripe Pu-erh?

Yes.

Because the product has a confirmed 2014 production year, it can appropriately be described as:

2014 Vintage Ripe Pu-erh

The exact storage history, however, is not confirmed, so the page should not make specific dry-storage, warehouse-aging or regional-storage claims without additional documentation.

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What is Da Xue Shan?

Da Xue Shan is the named tea identity associated with this product.

It gives this tea a more specific identity than a generic Yunnan Ripe Pu-erh and makes it particularly suitable for customers exploring named Pu-erh teas.

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Is this ancient-tree Pu-erh?

The product is identified as being made with:

Ancient-Tree Material

However, no exact tree age is confirmed.

Claims such as 100-year-old, 300-year-old or 500-year-old trees should not be assumed unless separately verified.

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What does this tea taste like?

Its overall sensory direction is best described as:

Rich · Mellow · Full-Bodied · Smooth

Rather than assigning unsupported notes such as chocolate, caramel, jujube or camphor, the page focuses on the characteristics supported by the product itself.

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What color is the tea liquor?

Depending on leaf quantity and brewing strength, the liquor may develop through:

Deep Amber → Red-Brown → Dark Chestnut

A white porcelain cup is especially useful for observing the color and clarity across repeated infusions.

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What is the texture like?

Texture is one of the important characteristics of this tea.

Expect an overall direction of:

Full-Bodied · Rounded · Smooth

The exact body and mouthfeel will vary with brewing strength and infusion time.

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How much tea is included?

Each cake contains:

357 g / 12.59 oz

This is a traditional full-size Pu-erh tea cake rather than a sampler or small discovery format.

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How much tea should I use for Gongfu brewing?

A useful starting point is:

5–7 g Tea

100–120 mL Water

95–100°C / 203–212°F

Begin with short infusions and gradually extend later steeping times according to taste.

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How should I brew it in a larger cup?

For everyday brewing, start with:

4–5 g Tea

Approx. 250 mL Water

Approx. 95°C / 203°F

2–3 Minutes

Adjust the steeping time according to your preferred strength.

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Should I rinse the tea cake before brewing?

A brief rinse may be used if preferred.

It can help begin hydrating and loosening the compressed tea before the first drinking infusion.

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Can I brew the same leaves more than once?

Yes.

This tea is well suited to:

Multiple Infusions

For Gongfu brewing, keep the leaves after each pour and gradually increase steeping time as the session continues.

The aroma, body, texture and liquor depth may change from one infusion to the next.

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Approximately how many tea sessions are in one 357 g cake?

Using approximately 7 g per session:

≈51 Sessions

Using approximately 5 g per session:

≈71 Sessions

Each session may then continue through several individual infusions.

Actual usage depends on your preferred tea-to-water ratio.

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How do I break apart a Pu-erh tea cake?

Place the cake on a clean, stable surface.

Insert a Pu-erh pick or tea knife gently from the side or edge, following the natural compressed layers.

Lift slowly rather than forcing the tool straight downward.

Try to preserve larger pieces of tea for more even brewing.

Always direct the tea tool away from your hands and body.

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What teaware works best?

For Gongfu brewing, a:

White Porcelain Gaiwan

is one of the best choices.

It provides good control over short infusions and does not strongly influence the tea's aroma.

Other useful options include:

White Porcelain Cup

Dedicated Ripe Pu-erh Clay Teapot

Pu-erh Tea Pick

For a first tasting, porcelain is the easiest and most neutral choice.

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Is this the same as the 2017 Ancient Tree Aged-Aroma Ripe Pu-erh?

No.

They are both vintage Ripe Pu-erh tea cakes, but they have different product identities.

2014 Da Xue Shan

Named Tea · Earlier Vintage · Rich · Full-Bodied · Smooth

2017 Ancient Tree Aged-Aroma

Aged Aroma · Mellow Sweetness · Rich Smooth Texture

Choose the 2014 Da Xue Shan when the named tea identity and earlier vintage are important to you.

Choose the 2017 Aged-Aroma Ripe Pu-erh when mature aroma and texture are the main attraction.

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Is this Gong Ting Pu-erh?

No Gong Ting grade is confirmed for this product.

It should therefore remain identified as:

2014 Da Xue Shan Ancient Tree Ripe Pu-erh

rather than Gong Ting Pu-erh.

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Does this tea have sticky-rice aroma?

No sticky-rice-aroma designation is confirmed for this product.

If you prefer that aromatic direction, choose a Ripe Pu-erh specifically identified as Sticky Rice Aroma.

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Does this tea contain added flavoring?

No added flavoring is confirmed.

The product is presented as a traditional Ripe Pu-erh tea rather than a flavored Pu-erh blend.

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Does Ripe Pu-erh contain caffeine?

Yes.

Pu-erh tea is made from Camellia sinensis and naturally contains caffeine.

The amount in the cup varies according to leaf quantity, water temperature, steeping time and number of infusions.

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Is this tea organic?

No organic certification is confirmed for this product.

The page should not use Organic Pu-erh unless certification is separately verified.

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Can I continue storing the tea cake?

Yes.

Pu-erh can continue to change with time, but storage conditions matter.

Keep the cake in a:

Clean · Dry · Stable · Odor-Free Environment

Avoid direct sunlight, excessive moisture, extreme heat and strong surrounding aromas.

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Who is this tea best for?

This tea is particularly suited to customers interested in:

Vintage Ripe Pu-erh

Da Xue Shan Tea

Ancient-Tree Pu-erh

Traditional 357 g Tea Cakes

Rich & Full-Bodied Shou Pu-erh

Smooth Ripe Pu-erh

Gongfu Brewing

Multiple-Infusion Tea Sessions

Named Pu-erh Exploration

For customers moving beyond everyday Ripe Pu-erh, this 2014 Da Xue Shan cake offers a clear next step:

Named Tea · Vintage · Ancient Tree · Full Traditional Cake

Product at a Glance

2014 Da Xue Shan Ancient Tree Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake – 357 g

This is a 357 g traditional compressed Ripe / Shou Pu-erh tea cake with a confirmed:

2014 Production Year

Its identity can be understood simply:

Pu-erh Tea

↓

Ripe / Shou Pu-erh

↓

Da Xue Shan

↓

Ancient-Tree Material

↓

2014 Vintage

↓

Traditional 357 g Tea Cake

Unlike an everyday Ripe Pu-erh, this tea brings together a defined vintage, named Da Xue Shan identity, ancient-tree positioning and full-size traditional cake format.

Its strongest sensory direction is:

Mature Aroma · Rich Body · Mellow Depth · Smooth Texture

The liquor develops toward:

Deep Amber → Red-Brown → Dark Chestnut

For Gongfu brewing:

5–7 g Tea · 100–120 mL Water · 95–100°C / 203–212°F · Short Infusions

For everyday brewing:

4–5 g Tea · Approx. 250 mL Water · Approx. 95°C / 203°F · 2–3 Minutes

At approximately 7 g per session:

≈51 Gongfu Sessions

At approximately 5 g per session:

≈71 Tea Sessions

with multiple infusions available from the same leaves.

The clear role of this tea is:

Named Vintage Shou with Full Body & Smooth Texture

It is especially suited to tea drinkers looking for a mature Ripe Pu-erh experience where:

Time · Place · Body · Texture

matter more than added aroma or elaborate flavoring.

Tea Type: Pu-erh Tea
Pu-erh Style: Ripe / Shou
Chinese Name: 2014年大雪山古树普洱熟茶
Tea Name: Da Xue Shan
Production Year: 2014
Material: Ancient-Tree Material
Tea Form: Traditional Compressed Cake
Net Weight: 357 g / 12.59 oz
Taste Direction: Rich · Mellow · Full-Bodied
Texture: Smooth
Liquor: Deep Amber to Dark Chestnut
Approx. Sessions: 51–71
Suitable For: Multiple Infusions
Best For: Vintage Ripe Pu-erh · Da Xue Shan Exploration · Ancient-Tree Pu-erh · Gongfu Brewing · Traditional Tea Cake Ritual

The available product information confirms the 2014 production year, Da Xue Shan identity, ancient-tree positioning, rich full-bodied character, smooth texture and 357 g traditional cake format.

No exact tree age, detailed storage history, Gong Ting grade, organic certification or added flavoring is confirmed.

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Let Time Settle into the Cup

Break a small piece from the cake.

Warm the gaiwan.

Add the tea.

Pour the water.

Then wait.

The compressed leaves begin to loosen.

A deep amber cup slowly appears.

Bring it closer.

Notice the mature aroma.

Take the first sip.

There is depth.

Then body.

Then smoothness.

Keep the leaves nearby.

Pour again.

The second infusion opens the cake further.

The liquor deepens.

The texture settles differently.

Another pour.

Another cup.

2014 gives this tea its point in time.

Da Xue Shan gives it its named identity.

Ancient-tree material gives it its stated leaf story.

And the rich, smooth character gives it a reason to stay in the cup long after the first infusion.

There is no need to add a famous flavor note.

No need to make the tea sweeter than it is.

No need to invent a storage story.

The character is already there.

Time.

Depth.

Body.

Smoothness.

Then another infusion.

Because some Ripe Pu-erh is made for the everyday.

This one invites you to stay with a vintage.

2014 Vintage · Da Xue Shan · Ancient Tree · Rich · Full-Bodied · Smooth

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