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Lao Shi To "Huang Jin" is a young, juicy and soft sheng pu-erh from the Lao Shi To brand, which specializes in quality, affordably priced pu-erh. The tea was created for everyday morning tea sessions: it is tasty, soft and refreshing.
It is built on spring leaf from 2018, with the final pressing done in May of that year. The tea comes as a small round cake weighing 200 g.
Characteristics
- Type: sheng pu-erh, pressed
- Brand: Lao Shi To
- Year: 2018, spring leaf, pressed in May 2018
- Shape and weight: round cake, 200 g
- Soft compression; the break shows uniform, fairly large leaf with a moderate number of stems
- Flavor: soft, juicy, refreshing
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf. Soft, quiet and calm, floral and berry.
Infusion. Juicy and soft, without excess harshness, well suited to everyday tea drinking.
Aftertaste. Refreshing and pleasant.
Why You'll Love It
Huang Jin is a convenient everyday tea: it gives a gentle lift in the morning, refreshes and needs no elaborate preparation. The soft compression breaks apart easily, and the tea opens up well both in gongfu and Western-style brewing.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing (short infusions):
- Clay teapot for sheng pu-erh or porcelain
- Water at 95-98 °C
- 4-5 g of tea per 100 ml of water
- Short infusions of 10-15 s, adding 5-10 s each time
- Holds its flavor for 6-7 infusions
Western-style brewing (teapot):
- Large glass or porcelain teapot, water at 90-95 °C
- 4-5 g (1.5-2 tsp) per 500 ml of water
- Rinse the tea with boiling water and discard it, then pour in water and steep for 5-6 min
Storage
Store the cake in a dry, ventilated place free of foreign odors, away from direct light and moisture.