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Sheng Pu-erh 2017 "Bingdao Lao Shu" from the Kaishunhao brand is a single-serve raw pu-erh weighing 8 g. Lao Shu means "old trees," and Bingdao is a famous pu-erh growing area. The tea is still young and keeps a bold, strong, and powerful character, but the quality of the raw material promises that it will only improve with age.
The 8 g portion is convenient for a quick tea session: take it with you on the road or to work and brew it without weighing.
Characteristics
- Tea type: sheng pu-erh (raw)
- Harvest: 2017
- Raw material: old-tree leaves (Bingdao Lao Shu)
- Brand: Kaishunhao
- Portion: 8 g
- Flavor: flowers, dried fruit, a berry-like tartness
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf: a flowering meadow, light raisins, berries, and honey; from the warmed teapot come camphor, raisins, honey, spring flowers, and spicy notes.
Infusion: slightly astringent and strong; spring flowers and dried fruit, a light bitterness that turns into a refreshing berry-like tartness. By the fifth infusion the liquor becomes thin, astringent, with a noticeable bitterness.
Aftertaste: fresh, slightly sweet, with fruit and grape.
Why You'll Love It
This tea is warming, moderately energizing, and refreshing, which makes it a good fit for mornings, work, and travel. The golden-yellow liquor with an amber tint holds its color for a long time. This pu-erh lasts for about six infusions.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing (gaiwan or small teapot):
- 8 g of tea (one portion) per gaiwan or teapot
- Water at 95 °C; a short rinse
- Infusions of 10–15 s
- The tea gives about 6 infusions
Western-style brewing (teapot or heat-resistant mug):
- 3 g of tea per 200 ml of water
- Water at 90–95 °C
- Steep for 3–5 min
- A glass flask, gaiwan, or Yixing teapot works well
Storage
Store in a dry, cool place, away from light and strong odors. Young sheng pu-erh can be kept to age.