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"Guafengzhai Gu Shu" is a loose-leaf sheng pu-erh from the 2024 harvest. The words "gu shu" mean "old trees": the term refers to leaf picked from trees of venerable age, which gives a deeper, richer and longer-lasting flavor than the leaf of young bushes.
Sheng (raw) pu-erh does not undergo accelerated fermentation, so it keeps the lively freshness and character of the tea. Young sheng opens with bright, fresh notes, and becomes softer and more complex with years of storage.
Characteristics
- Tea type: sheng pu-erh (green pu-erh)
- Name: "Guafengzhai Gu Shu"
- Harvest: 2024
- Form: loose leaf
- Material: from ancient trees (gu shu)
- Region: Yunnan province, China
- Flavor: rich, sweet, with light astringency
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf. The dry leaf smells fresh and soft: flowers, herbs, dried fruit.
Infusion. The brew is clean and bright, sweet, with floral-fruity notes and pleasant astringency; the flavor gradually opens up and gains depth.
Aftertaste. Long, sweet and refreshing.
Why You'll Love It
A fit for sheng pu-erh lovers who appreciate the full taste of old-tree material, and for anyone who wants to try a "gu shu" tea. Great for an unhurried afternoon tea session: refreshing, and a way to focus and step away from the bustle. Young sheng can be enjoyed now or put away for storage.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing
- Teaware: gaiwan or clay teapot, 100–120 ml
- Tea: 4–5 g per 100 ml
- Water: 90–95 °C
- Time: short infusions of 5–10 s, then add 5–10 s each time
- The flavor lasts for 7–9 infusions
Western-style brewing (teapot)
- Tea: 6–8 g per 1 l of water
- Water: 90–95 °C
- Warm the teapot, add the tea, pour in the water and steep for 3–5 minutes
Storage
Store in a dry, clean, well-ventilated place free of foreign odors, away from direct light and moisture. Sheng pu-erh changes and gains depth over time, so it can be kept calmly in a cool place in tightly closed packaging.