{"product_id":"annual-grace-2026-year-of-the-horse-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-200g","title":"Annual Grace 2026 | Year of the Horse Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake (200g)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual Grace 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e is Hellen's Tea Time's Year of the Horse commemorative raw pu-erh tea cake and the first edition in the Annual Grace series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in a very small batch, this tea is meant to be slow, personal, and quietly celebratory: a tea cake to open now, revisit over time, or keep as a small marker of 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw pu-erh tea cake \/ 生普\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan large-leaf sun-dried tea \/ 云南大叶种晒青毛茶\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan, China \/ 中国云南\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026 \/ 2026 年春\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200g cake \/ 7.05 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual Grace Edition No. 001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual Grace 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity made:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 cakes total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $108\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNumbering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach available cake is assigned a unique Cake No. Available cakes are assigned in order of purchase, based on the currently available numbered cakes. If you have a special number request, please leave a note at checkout or message Hellen before ordering; requests are not guaranteed but will be considered when possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a clean, ventilated, dry, odor-free place away from direct light. Under proper storage conditions, this tea is suitable for long-term storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly tastings suggest a fresh, clean young raw pu-erh profile with a light orchid aroma, lively savory freshness, a quiet mountain-wild character, gentle honeyed notes, and a refreshing finish in the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the suggestions below as starting points. Raw pu-erh can change noticeably from one infusion to the next, so adjust leaf amount, water temperature, and steeping time to your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu brewing, recommended:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 5-6g tea for a 100-120ml gaiwan or small teapot. Use water around 95-100°C \/ 203-212°F. Rinse briefly to wake the compressed leaves, then start with quick infusions around 5s, 8s, 10s, 12s, and 15s, adding time gradually for later steeps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 3-4g tea for about 300ml water. Steep at 95-98°C \/ 203-208°F for 2-3 minutes. Re-steep 2-3 times, adding 20-30 seconds each round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy cup \/ grandpa style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use about 1g tea per 100ml water, or 2-3g in a medium mug. Add hot water, sip when the liquor is comfortable, and top up with more hot water as you drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustment tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the tea tastes too strong, bitter, or drying, use slightly cooler water, less leaf, or shorter early steeps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos include the updated wrapper front, back information panel, tea table scene, dry cake details, tea liquor, and brewed leaves.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hellen's Tea Time","offers":[{"title":"200g Cake","offer_id":52293282431196,"sku":"AG-2026-200G","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/2561\/9676\/files\/ag-2026-new-wrapper-front_3651f984-78d9-4205-a960-48a13cfce758.jpg?v=1787269920","url":"https:\/\/hellensteatime.com\/products\/annual-grace-2026-year-of-the-horse-raw-pu-erh-tea-cake-200g","provider":"Hellen's Tea Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}