📌 Taste:
Dense, rich, and confident. The classic profile of shu pu-erh: moist earth, dark wood, cocoa, and roasted nuts. The body is thick and oily, without harsh bitterness. The flavor is concentrated and deep, with a warm, lingering finish.
📌 Aroma:
Woody and earthy, warm and rich. Notes of damp woods, cocoa beans, dark chocolate, and light spice. As it warms, a soft sweetness and nutty depth emerge.
📌 Effect:
Warms, grounds, and provides stable energy. Perfect for a quiet, thoughtful tea party, as well as after a meal. Comfortable, without heaviness.
📌 Raw materials:
Yunnan large leaf tea
(Camellia sinensis var. assamica)
Shu pu-erh (ripe / fermented).
📌 Origin of raw materials:
Yunnan Province, China.
📌 Format:
Pressed pancake 357 g - classic format for storage and aging.
📌 Brewing method:
Gongfu (gaiwan/teapot 100-150 ml):
1️⃣ Proportion: 6-8 g per 100 ml
2️⃣ Water: 95-98 °C
3️⃣ Rinse: 1-2 short rinses for 5-10 seconds
4️⃣ Spills: start with 8-12 seconds, gradually increasing
5️⃣ Withstands 8-12 washes
📌 Tips:
Can be brewed more strongly for maximum depth of flavor. It develops well in a clay pot and is suitable for everyday tea drinking.