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Shu pu-erh from the Yongde region of Yunnan Province, harvest of 2022, is a rich fermented tea with a soft flavor and a deep woody character. It is full-bodied, lightly sweet and free of harsh bitterness, so it suits both beginners and long-time pu-erh lovers.
Shu pu-erh undergoes accelerated fermentation, which makes it dark, soft and earthy. This tea is easy to drink throughout the day, to brew in a teapot for company and to infuse many times: the liquor stays even and thick without harshness.
Characteristics
- Type: shu pu-erh
- Region: Yongde, Yunnan, China
- Year: 2022
- Form: loose leaf
- Flavor: wood, nuts, chocolate, dried fruit
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf: warm and earthy, with notes of wood and cocoa.
Liquor: a thick, dark liquor with woody, nutty and chocolate notes, light touches of dried fruit and pleasant sweetness.
Aftertaste: soft and lightly sweet, without harsh bitterness.
Why You'll Love It
This tea gently invigorates and warms, helps you focus and pairs well with desserts and cold weather. It is convenient to take to work, on the road and to long tea sessions, because it holds up for many infusions and does not demand precise parameters.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing (short infusions, gaiwan or Yixing teapot):
- 100–150 ml gaiwan or teapot: 5–7 g of tea
- Water at 95–100 °C; discard the first infusion (rinse)
- Infusions of 10–20 s
- The tea holds up for 8–10 infusions
Western-style brewing (teapot or thermal tumbler):
- 3 g of tea per 200 ml of water
- Temperature 95–100 °C
- Steep for 3–5 min
- The leaf can be re-steeped 3–4 times
Storage
Store in tightly closed packaging in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and foreign odors.
