Opening, First Infusion, First tasting ...

First of the two 2019 Heng Tong Hao "Gong Ting Tribute Cake" Ripe Pu-erh Tea.

Story in Pictures:

My preferred cake opening tool (Divers Knife)

Sometimes you need a Persuader and Helper:

Nice, an Inner wrapper: (10/10 for folding neatness)

Cake exposed; Back side, great colour and texture:

Cake viewed from Front with small inner ticket:

Two caddies ready to be loaded-up:

First Opening .. Looks and feels great: 

Both caddies partially filled (little area to breathe):

Nice view of inner ticket with no tears:

Jeannie setting up for a first infusion:

First pour into a Sharing Jug :

Hand-made tea bowl ready to enjoy: