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Shu pu-erh from 2018, grown in Lancang, is an aged tea with a soft, deep and noble character. This cake is made from the "Bai Hao Gong Ting" (白毫宫廷) grade: small, carefully selected leaf with buds, which after fermentation opens up with an especially smooth and rich flavor.
Over time the sharpness of young shu pu-erh fades and the flavor becomes more unified and calm, which is exactly what a year of aging adds to this tea. The cake wrapper features an elephant, a symbol of calm, wisdom and nobility, which suits the mood of the tea very well.
Characteristics
- Type: shu pu-erh, pressed
- Year: 2018
- Region: Lancang, Yunnan, China
- Raw material: Bai Hao Gong Ting
- Weight: 100 g
- Character: soft, deep, woody, nutty, lightly sweet
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf: woody, nutty and slightly sweet shades.
Infusion: dense, round and soft, with notes of dark wood, nuts and a light natural sweetness; it grows even smoother with every infusion.
Aftertaste: long and warm.
Why You'll Love It
- Warming and calming, it invites a contemplative tea session.
- Suits lovers of soft, aged shu pu-erh.
- A convenient 100 g cake weight for getting to know the tea.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing (gaiwan or teapot):
- rinse the leaf with boiling water and discard the first water
- 5–7 g of tea per 100–120 ml of water at 95–100 °C
- keep the first infusions short, then gradually increase the time
Western-style brewing:
- 3–5 g of tea per 200 ml of water at 95–100 °C, 3–5 min
Storage
Store in a dry, ventilated place at room temperature, away from light, moisture and strong odors.