Guoyan Classic 99 Raw Pu-erh Cake 2007 - 357g Tribute Edition 17-Year Aged
Guoyan Classic 99 Raw Pu-erh Cake 2007 - 357g Tribute Edition 17-Year Aged
Premium 2007 Guoyan "Classic 99" Raw Pu-erh Cake - 357g Tribute Edition, 17-Year Aged
Experience a tribute to the legendary 1999 recipe with this 2007 Guoyan "Classic 99" Raw Pu-erh Cake (国艳经典9青饼). Matured for 17 years into a sophisticated and balanced tea, this 357g cake showcases the beautiful transformation that occurs through proper aging. Produced by the renowned Guoyan Tea Factory, this tribute edition honors one of the most celebrated pu-erh recipes while offering exceptional quality at an accessible price.
Guoyan Tea Factory - Renowned Producer
Guoyan Tea Factory (国艳茶厂) is a well-respected pu-erh producer known for creating quality teas with excellent aging potential. The factory has built a reputation for producing teas that honor classic recipes while maintaining consistent quality and accessible pricing.
Classic 99 - Tribute to Legendary 1999 Recipe
The "Classic 99" (经典9) is a tribute to the legendary 1999 pu-erh recipe that became famous for its exceptional quality and aging characteristics. This 2007 version honors that classic recipe, using similar material selection and processing methods to create a tea that captures the spirit of the original while being more accessible to collectors and enthusiasts.
Tribute Edition
This tribute edition represents Guoyan's homage to one of the most celebrated pu-erh recipes. It demonstrates how classic recipes can be honored and recreated, making legendary tea styles accessible to a wider audience of tea lovers.
2007 Vintage - 17 Years of Proper Aging
Pressed in 2007, this tea has matured for 17 years, showcasing the beautiful transformation that occurs through proper aging. The aging process has developed sophisticated complexity, created remarkable smoothness and balance, and produced layered aged character. The tea is at an excellent drinking stage while continuing to improve.
Distinctive Flavor Profile
The rich amber liquor presents beautiful color and depth. The aroma features layered notes of dried fruits, honey, and aged paper that are complex and inviting. The taste profile combines Chinese dates, light camphor, and sweet tobacco - classic aged raw pu-erh characteristics. The texture is remarkably smooth, demonstrating proper maturation. The aftertaste is sweet and persistent, lingering pleasantly and creating a satisfying finish.
Sophisticated & Balanced
After 17 years of aging, this tea has achieved a sophisticated and balanced character - not too aggressive, not too mild, but perfectly harmonious. This makes it approachable for both experienced collectors and those newer to aged pu-erh.
Health Benefits
Raw pu-erh tea offers comprehensive wellness support. The tea aids digestion and metabolism, provides powerful antioxidant protection, supports weight management, helps reduce cholesterol levels, promotes mental clarity and alertness, and offers detoxifying properties. The aged character makes it particularly gentle and smooth.
Key Features:
- Tea Type: Raw Pu-erh (Sheng Pu-erh 生普洱) - Pressed Cake
- Producer: Guoyan Tea Factory (国艳茶厂)
- Recipe: Classic 99 (经典9) - Tribute to legendary 1999 recipe
- Edition: Tribute Edition
- Vintage: 2007 (17 years aged)
- Weight: 357 grams (standard cake)
- Storage: 17 years of proper aging for beautiful transformation
- Liquor: Rich amber with depth
- Aroma: Layered dried fruits, honey, aged paper
- Flavor Profile: Chinese dates, light camphor, sweet tobacco
- Texture: Remarkably smooth
- Aftertaste: Sweet, persistent, lingering
- Character: Sophisticated, balanced, accessible
- Value: Exceptional quality at accessible price
Pro Tip: This 2007 Guoyan Classic 99 is a tribute to one of the most legendary pu-erh recipes, making classic tea styles accessible to modern tea lovers. After 17 years of proper aging, the tea has achieved sophisticated and balanced character with layered complexity - dried fruits, honey, Chinese dates, camphor, and sweet tobacco. The remarkably smooth texture and persistent sweet aftertaste demonstrate excellent maturation. This tribute edition offers exceptional value, allowing you to experience the spirit of a legendary recipe at an accessible price. Store in a cool, dry place with good air circulation to continue aging.
Perfect for pu-erh enthusiasts interested in classic recipes, collectors seeking tribute editions, those who appreciate sophisticated balanced character, and tea lovers looking for accessible aged pu-erh. This 2007 Guoyan Classic 99 showcases the rich amber liquor, layered dried fruits honey aroma, Chinese dates camphor tobacco notes, remarkably smooth texture, sweet persistent aftertaste, 17 years of beautiful transformation, and tribute to legendary 1999 recipe that makes this both a sophisticated drinking tea and exceptional value.
Product Description
Product Description
Key Features
Key Features
Brewing Guidance
Brewing Guidance
Brewing Guide:
Preparation: Break off 5-7 grams from the cake using a pu-erh knife or pick
Tea Amount: 5-7 grams per 150ml (adjust to taste)
Water Temperature: 95-100°C (203-212°F) - boiling water recommended
Rinse: Quick 5-second rinse to awaken the leaves, discard this infusion
First Infusion: 10-20 seconds
Subsequent Infusions: Can be re-steeped 8-12 times, increasing time by 5-10 seconds each
Teaware: Yixing clay teapot or gaiwan recommended for gongfu brewing
Alternative: Can be brewed Western-style in a teapot for 3-5 minutes
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