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Shu Pu-erh Mini Tuo Cha (熟普洱迷你沱茶, shú pǔ’ěr mǐnǐ tuóchá) from the Kaishunhao factory (开顺号, Kāishùnhào) is a classic Yunnan shu pu-erh in the form of small single-serving "nests." It is a tea for everyday life: simple, full and consistent.
The base is shu pu-erh that has gone through accelerated fermentation in damp piles ("wo dui," 渥堆). This technique gives a dark, rich infusion, a soft taste without bitterness or astringency, and the typical aroma with woody, nutty and earthy notes.
Characteristics
- Type: shu (dark) pu-erh, pressed
- Producer: Kaishunhao factory
- Region: Yunnan
- Form: mini tuo cha, about 5 g each
- Flavor: full, basic, woody-earthy with a light cedar-nutty shade
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf: a deep aroma with woody, nutty and earthy tones.
Infusion: thick, dark, typically "pu-erh"; do not expect complex shifts, but the taste is full and keeps going for a long time. There is a light cedar-nutty shade.
Aftertaste: calm and soft, without bitterness.
Why You'll Love It
There is no need to break up a cake with a knife or a pick: one tuo cha (about 5 g) is enough for a brew in a gaiwan, a mug or a small teapot. It is easy to take to work, on a trip or outdoors. The tea holds up to many infusions: even after the fifth it stays fairly lively. A dependable everyday shu to wake you up without fuss.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing (100–120 ml gaiwan):
- 1 tuo cha (about 5 g), water 95–100 °C
- rinse, then infusions of 10–15 seconds, and gradually increase the time
Western-style brewing (200 ml cup or teapot):
- 3–5 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.