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Gong Ting "Imperial" shu pu-erh is an exclusive loose pu-erh from Yunnan province, made from small, carefully selected leaves and buds. The infusion is very smooth and velvety, and the taste is rich.
Gong Ting ("palace") is a grade of shu pu-erh made from small, tender leaf. Such a tea gives a soft, dense infusion without harshness and suits the colder season and long tea sessions.
Characteristics
- Type: shu pu-erh, loose
- Grade: Gong Ting
- Region: Yunnan, China
- Leaf: small, carefully selected leaves and buds
- Taste: full and soft, with notes of cocoa, wood and nuts and a delicate sweetness
- Number of infusions: up to 8-10
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf. Deep and earthy, with notes of chocolate and dried fruit.
Infusion. Smooth, velvety and rich, with notes of cocoa, wood and nuts.
Aftertaste. Delicate, sweetish.
Why You'll Love It
The tea is warming, gives a gentle lift and helps you focus. A good choice for an everyday shu pu-erh with a soft, chocolatey character.
How to Brew
- 5-7 g of tea per 100-150 ml of water
- Water temperature: 95-100 °C
- Pour off the first infusion quickly (rinse)
- Gongfu brewing with multiple short infusions of 10-20 s
- Up to 8-10 infusions
Storage
Store in a tightly closed container in a dry place free of foreign odors, away from direct light.