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Gong Ting Shu Pu-erh 2023 is a ripe pu-erh made from young leaves and buds, pressed into a cake weighing 200 grams. "Gong ting" (宫廷) means "palace" or "imperial": in pu-erh the term denotes the youngest leaves and small buds of the tea plant. It is a tea of good quality at a reasonable price.
The tea is grown on organic plantations and carefully processed: lighter little leaves are visible in it, a sign of well-controlled pile fermentation finished at the right moment. After production in 2023 the tea rested for a year, and it was pressed into a cake in April 2024.
Characteristics
- Type: shu pu-erh, pressed (cake)
- Country and region: China, Yunnan province, Pu'er, Lancang, Xuelin
- Harvest: spring 2023, pressed in 2024
- Tea cultivar: Yunnan Da Ye Zhong (large-leaf)
- Weight: 200 g (a whole cake in its original wrapper)
- Cultivation: organic
- Taste: rich
- Aroma: sweet, earthy
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf: a sweet earthy aroma; lighter leaves are visible among the dark ones.
Brew: dark red, with a pleasantly viscous texture in the mouth; rich and economical. The earthy notes are relatively mild.
Aftertaste: sweet, warm and soft.
Why You'll Love It
A rich, warming tea with a viscous brew, well suited to cold evenings and long tea sessions. One cake will last a long time.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing (gaiwan):
- Tea: about 5 g per 100-120 ml
- Water: 95-100 °C
- Rinse for 5-10 s, then infuse for 10-15 s, gradually increasing the time
Western-style brewing:
- Tea: about 4 g per 200 ml
- Water: 95-100 °C
- Time: 3-5 min, after a rinse
Storage
Store in a dry, dark, well-ventilated place, away from strong odors. Pu-erh does not fear time, but it does fear moisture.