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Shu pu-erh Mini Tuo Cha is made of carefully selected pu-erh leaves pressed into small "nests". The brew is balanced, rich, sweet and soft, and many people find it tastier than loose shu pu-erh. It is a convenient format: one portion is one nest.
Quality pu-erh is traditionally pressed into cakes, nests (tuo cha) or discs (bing cha). Here a single nest weighs 4-5 grams, and 100 g holds roughly 18-20 pieces, depending on the batch. Fermentation was done by the wo dui method, which speeds up the maturing of the leaf.
Characteristics
- Type: shu pu-erh, pressed
- Country and region: China, Yunnan province
- Form: mini nests (tuo cha) of 4-5 g
- Fermentation: wo dui
- Ingredients: pu-erh leaf
- Taste: earthy, sweet, soft
- Aroma: neutral
- Allergens: may contain nuts, sesame and soy
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf: a dense little nest with a neutral earthy smell.
Brew: rich, sweet and soft, with an earthy touch.
Aftertaste: warm, warming and slightly sweet.
Why You'll Love It
A tasty and economical tea: one nest can easily be brewed three times Western-style. A warming drink for cold days and unhurried evenings.
How to Brew
Western-style brewing:
- Tea: one nest (4-5 g) per 200 ml
- Water: about 96 °C
- Time: 2-3 min; later infusions can be extended up to 4 min
Gongfu brewing: rinse the tea first with hot water and pour it off, then brew in short infusions of 10-15 s, gradually increasing the time.
Storage
Store in a tightly closed package in a dry, dark, well-ventilated place, away from strong odors.