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Sheng pu-erh "Xiding Da Shu" from the 2025 harvest is a young Yunnan pu-erh from the Xiding region, one of the historic tea micro-regions of Yunnan Province. The words "da shu" mean large or ancient trees, from which the raw material is picked, and they give the tea its expressive, lively character.
This is a raw pu-erh that has not undergone accelerated fermentation, and it has a fresh, juicy profile. It suits those already familiar with sheng pu-erh as well as those who want to try a young tea from old trees.
Characteristics
- Type: sheng pu-erh
- Region: Xiding, Yunnan Province, China
- Harvest: 2025
- Raw material: leaves of large or ancient trees (da shu)
- Flavor: fresh, juicy, with a soft bitterness and a sweet aftertaste
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf: fresh notes of meadow grasses and wildflowers.
Infusion: the flavor is dominated by meadow grasses, wildflowers and dried fruit; there is a light, refined bitterness.
Aftertaste: the bitterness turns into a sweet, long aftertaste.
Why You'll Love It
- Strongly invigorating, with a clear, lasting energy, good for work and an active day.
- Suits focus and long tea sessions.
- Opens up well over many infusions.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing (short infusions; gaiwan or a porous Yixing clay teapot):
- do a short rinse of the leaf with boiling water and pour it off
- water at 90–95 °C: not boiling, so as not to scorch the tender young leaf
- first infusions of 5–10 s, then increase the time gradually
Western-style brewing:
- after the rinse, pour in water at 90–95 °C
- steep briefly, about 1–2 min, and taste to avoid excess bitterness
Storage
Store in a dry, ventilated place at room temperature, away from direct light and foreign odors.