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Yu Qilin – Qianliang Tea Cake 2016 Wild Centuries Old Tree Anhua Dark Tea
  • Yu Qilin – Qianliang Tea Cake 2016 Wild Centuries Old Tree Anhua Dark Tea
  • Yu Qilin – Qianliang Tea Cake 2016 Wild Centuries Old Tree Anhua Dark Tea
  • Yu Qilin – Qianliang Tea Cake 2016 Wild Centuries Old Tree Anhua Dark Tea
  • Yu Qilin – Qianliang Tea Cake 2016 Wild Centuries Old Tree Anhua Dark Tea
  • Yu Qilin – Qianliang Tea Cake 2016 Wild Centuries Old Tree Anhua Dark Tea
  • Yu Qilin – Qianliang Tea Cake 2016 Wild Centuries Old Tree Anhua Dark Tea
  • Yu Qilin – Qianliang Tea Cake 2016 Wild Centuries Old Tree Anhua Dark Tea
  • Yu Qilin – Qianliang Tea Cake 2016 Wild Centuries Old Tree Anhua Dark Tea
  • Yu Qilin – Qianliang Tea Cake 2016 Wild Centuries Old Tree Anhua Dark Tea
Yu Qilin – Qianliang Tea Cake 2016 Wild Centuries Old Tree Anhua Dark Tea

Yu Qilin – Qianliang Tea Cake 2016 Wild Centuries Old Tree Anhua Dark Tea

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Yu Qilin is a rare and prestigious aged Qianliang dark tea from Hunan, China. It is highly compressed, low in caffeine, and develops healthy yellow "golden flowers" that are great for digestion. This rich, sweet, and deeply grounding tea is a perfect luxury for dedicated tea collectors, health-conscious drinkers, and anyone looking for a powerful tea energy.

The tea cake is dark brownish-green with a beautiful glossy shine. When you break it open, you can see tiny yellow golden flowers inside. The tea soup pours a bright, glowing amber color that looks thick like oil. It smells like clean camphor, fresh bamboo, wild orchids, and sweet dates. The taste is incredibly thick, smooth, and savory, with a rich texture like warm chicken broth. It has a strong tea energy that leaves a cool sensation in your mouth and a warm, comfortable feeling in your body. Even after many brews, the thick leaves stay whole and give off a sweet forest fragrance.

This style of tea was created during the Qing Dynasty and is called the "King of Teas." Workers handcrafted this tea in the hot summer of 2016 using an ancient 49-day process of daytime sun drying and nighttime dew exposure. It was cut from a giant traditional tea log and aged in a dry warehouse for years to build its smooth, mature character. The name Yu Qilin refers to a mythical jade creature, symbolizing its value as a rare treasure that you can collect and pass down for generations.
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Steeping Guidelines

Easy Mug Brew

Use a tea-to-water ratio of 1:100. Put the leaves directly into a mug, add boiling water, and steep for 5 to 7 minutes. When about one-third of the tea remains, refill with boiling water to continue brewing.

Traditional Gongfu Style

Pre-warm the gaiwan or Yixing teapot. Use a tea-to-water ratio of 1:30. Brew with water at 100°C (212°F). For the first two infusions, steep for about 10 seconds each. Gradually increase the steeping time with each additional infusion. Pour the tea liquor completely out after each brew.

Thermal Steeping

Use a tea-to-water ratio of 1:200. Pour boiling water into a ceramic-lined insulated flask or teapot. Close the lid and let it steep for 1 to 2 hours before drinking. When about one-third of the tea remains, refill with boiling water to continue brewing and enjoying.

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