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"Tuocha" from the Che Shi factory (車氏) is a 2018 shu pu-erh. The tea is pressed into the classic tuocha shape, a 250-gram "nest" that suits both personal tea sessions and a group.
Shu pu-erh undergoes accelerated fermentation, so the liquor is dark, soft and slightly sweet, without the harshness of young sheng pu-erh. The large format is easy to divide into portions and to store: over the years this pu-erh becomes even deeper and calmer.
Characteristics
- Type: shu pu-erh (dark pu-erh)
- Factory: Che Shi
- Year: 2018
- Shape: tuocha, 250 g
- Region: Yunnan province, China
- Flavor: soft, dark, woody-sweet
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf. The dry tuocha smells of dark wood, dried fruit and a light earthy sweetness.
Liquor. The liquor is dark, full and smooth, with woody and earthy-sweet notes in the flavor.
Aftertaste. Warm and soft, with a pleasant sweetness.
Why You'll Love It
A practical everyday pu-erh for those who like a soft, warming flavor. It suits unhurried evening tea and hearty meals after which you want a warm infusion. The large weight of the tuocha is economical for regular drinking.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing
- Vessel: porous clay for shu pu-erh or thick-walled porcelain
- Tea: 5–6 g per 100 ml, carefully break the tuocha into pieces
- Water: 95–98 °C
- Time: rinse for 5–10 s, then infusions of 10–15 s, adding 5–10 s each time
- The tea gives 6–8 infusions
Western-style brewing (teapot)
- Tea: 5–6 g per 500 ml of water
- Water: 95–98 °C
- Rinse the tea with boiling water and pour it off, then add water and steep for 4–5 min
Storage
Store in a dry, clean, well-ventilated place free of foreign odors, away from direct light and moisture. Pu-erh does not like dampness or the company of strongly scented foods.