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"Little Tuo Phoenix" is a 2015 shu pu-erh from Tulin in the form of small tuo. "Xiao tuo" means "small tuo": the tea is pressed into compact portions, each meant for a single tea session. There is no need to weigh the leaf or break up a large cake.
The format is especially handy on the road, at work and at home, when you want to quickly brew a cup of dark, smooth shu pu-erh. The tea is sold by weight, so you can take as many portions as you need for a trial or a stock.
Characteristics
- Tea type: shu pu-erh (dark pu-erh)
- Producer: Tulin
- Year: 2015
- Form: mini tuo, single portions
- Region: Yunnan province, China
- Flavor: smooth, dark, warming
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf. The dry tuo smells of dark wood and dried fruit.
Infusion. The brew is dark, full-bodied and silky, with a round taste and woody, earthy-sweet notes.
Aftertaste. Warm and soft.
Why You'll Love It
A good everyday option, especially when you want a quick and simple way to brew pu-erh. Warming in cold weather, and suitable for a mug, thermos or the office. The single-portion form makes the tea a convenient gift and travel companion.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing
- Teaware: gaiwan or teapot, 100–120 ml
- Tea: 1 mini tuo per infusion
- Water: 95–98 °C
- Time: a short rinse, then infusions of 10–15 s, gradually adding time
Western-style brewing (teapot)
- For a 200–400 ml mug: half a tuo
- For a 1 l thermos: 2 tuo
- Water: 95–98 °C; rinse the tea with boiling water, then pour in hot water and steep for 4–5 minutes
Storage
Store in a dry, clean, well-ventilated place free of foreign odors, away from direct light and moisture. Pu-erh dislikes dampness and strongly scented foods nearby.