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Shu Pu-erh Huazhu Liangzi Da Shu is an aged dark tea from the Huazhu Liangzi region of Yunnan province. It is made from leaves of large old tea trees (Da Shu). This pu-erh is known for its deep flavor, dense infusion and long, sweetish aftertaste.
It is a tea for lovers of rich, warm flavors: you can taste woody, nutty and chocolate tones, and light notes of dried fruit appear in the aftertaste.
Characteristics
- Type: shu pu-erh
- Region: Huazhu Liangzi, Yunnan, China
- Material: leaves from large old trees (Da Shu)
- Form: loose leaf, sold by weight
- Flavor: woody, nutty, chocolatey, with light shades of dried fruit
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf: a rich, warm aroma with notes of wood, cocoa and noble earthiness.
Infusion: dense and deep, with woody, nutty and chocolate notes.
Aftertaste: long and sweetish, with light shades of dried fruit.
Why You'll Love It
A gently invigorating, warming tea that is pleasant to focus with. It suits cold weather and long tea sessions, and the dense infusion holds up through many infusions.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing (short infusions):
- 5–7 g of tea per 100–150 ml of water;
- water at 95–100 °C;
- discard the first infusion (rinse);
- brew in infusions of 10–20 s;
- the tea holds up to 8–10 infusions.
Storage
Store in a dry place in a tightly closed package, away from light and foreign odors.