📌 Taste:
Deep, soft, and mature. The classic profile of mature shu pu-erh: moist earth, dark wood, cocoa, nuts, and light dried fruit notes. The taste is smooth and clean, without harsh bitterness. The finish is warm, slightly sweet, and lingering.
📌 Aroma:
Earthy and woody, calm and mature. Notes of old wood, damp soil, cocoa, and dried leaves. As it warms, a soft sweetness and a noble depth of aging emerge.
📌 Effect:
Gently warms, relaxes, and grounds. Perfect for a quiet evening tea, after meals, and during colder months.
📌 Raw materials:
Yunnan large leaf tea
(Camellia sinensis var. assamica)
Shu (ripe) fermentation.
📌 Origin:
Yunnan Province, China.
📌 Format:
Pressed tuocha - 100 g . Convenient for portioned use and storage.
📌 Brewing method:
Gongfu (gaiwan/teapot 100-150 ml):
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Proportion: 6-8 g per 100 ml
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Water: 95-98 °C
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Rinse: 1-2 short rinses for 5-10 seconds
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Spills: start with 8-12 seconds, gradually increasing
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Withstands 8-10 washes
📌 Tips:
It reveals its full flavor when steeped firmly. Ideal for leisurely tea drinking and for lovers of classic aged shu pu-erh.