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Shu Pu-erh "Bai Hao Gongting" from 2020 with large buds is a loose leaf dark tea that combines a rich taste with a refined aroma. In the name, "Gongting" (宫廷, gōngtíng) means "imperial" or "palace" and underlines the class of the tea.
The tea is made from large buds (tips) and young leaves, which give it softness and sweetness. The leaf goes through careful fermentation using the shu pu-erh technique, so the infusion is deep and full. The loose leaf format is convenient for brewing and lets you adjust the strength exactly.
Characteristics
- Type: shu (dark) pu-erh, loose leaf
- Year: 2020
- Ingredients: large buds (tips) and young leaves
- Leaf: dark brown with golden large buds, evenly fermented
- Flavor: soft, velvety, with nuts, caramel and dried fruit
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf: a deep, rich aroma with notes of nuts, wood, caramel and light earthiness.
Infusion: a rich dark brown with ruby glints; the aroma is rounded out by dried fruit, chocolate and a sweetish spice. The taste is nuts, caramel, dried fruit and a light woody bitterness.
Aftertaste: long and slightly sweet, with spicy shades.
Why You'll Love It
A warm, relaxing tea that is especially pleasant in the cold season. The soft, velvety taste makes it a good choice for a first acquaintance with shu pu-erh, and the large buds add sweetness. The tea holds up to 8–10 infusions.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing (gaiwan or Yixing teapot, 100–120 ml):
- 6–7 g of tea, water 95–100 °C
- rinse, then the first infusions of 5–10 seconds, and gradually increase the time
Western-style brewing (200 ml teapot):
- 3 g of tea, water 95–100 °C
- steep for 3–5 minutes
Storage
Store in a dry, cool place, away from light and foreign odors, in a tightly closed container.