Yunnan DaYi Pu’er Tea 7542 Classic Raw Pu’er Tea

Origination:

Pu’Er ripe tea from the famous Yunnan Menghai Pu’Er Tea Factory (Dayi). 7542 is a classic formula for Pu’Er tea and a benchmark for Pu’Er Raw tea.
We purchased these Pu’Er teas in 2022.

In the new tea stage: The aroma is rich, featuring intense, long-lasting floral and fruity notes, as well as elegant and light honey-sweet fragrance. The lingering aroma at the bottom of the cup persists for a long time. Additionally, new tea may h

ave a fresh clean scent or downy hair aroma, with an overall fresh and uplifting fragrance.

Brewing Recommendations

• Tea Amount & Vessel: Use 5-7g of tea (break small pieces from the brick, avoid crushing) with a Yixing clay teapot or Gaiwan (100-150ml) — these vessels retain heat well to draw out the areca nut and aged notes.
• Water & Temperature: Use filtered or spring water; bring to full boil (100℃) (high temperature unlocks the deep, mellow flavor of aged wild Liubao without bitterness).
• Steeping Time:
  • First 2 washes: 5-10s (awaken the tea, discard water).
  • 1st-3rd infusions: 15-20s (light to medium strength, highlight areca nut sweetness).
  • 4th-8th infusions: Extend by 5-10s each time (flavor remains rich; earthy and sweet layers deepen).
  • It can be steeped 8-12 times — wild tea leaves hold flavor well due to their dense texture.

Storage Recommendations

• Environment Control: Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space (15-25℃, 50%-70% humidity) — avoid direct sunlight, dampness (to prevent mold) and strong odors (tea absorbs smells easily, which would ruin the areca nut aroma).
• Packaging Choice: Wrap the brick in unbleached cotton paper or porous kraft paper (preserves breathability for slow aging); avoid airtight plastic bags (traps moisture). For long-term storage, place in a ceramic jar or wooden tea caddy with
  a loose-fitting lid.
• Handling Note: Avoid frequent touching (oils from hands may affect the tea surface) and sudden temperature/humidity changes — stable conditions help maintain its 20-year-aged flavor integrity.

Review:

Victoria Belim-Frolova From boisdejasmin.com