Tea
Raw Pu-erh (Sheng)
Pu-erh · China · Yunnan · Yiwu · $$$$
Vibrant young sheng — bitter-into-sweet, alive and complex..
At a glance
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CaffeineFull
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The profile
- Tea family
- Pu-erh — Aged and fermented — earthy, deep, mellow.
- Flavor direction
- Earthy — Grounding — soil, wood, minerals.
- Caffeine
- Full — Full strength — the usual kick.
- How to brew
- Gongfu — Small pot, many short steeps — a slow ritual.
- What it's for
- Curiosity — Rewards a curious, exploring palate.
Tasting notes
bittersweetfloralaged wood
About the style
Pu-erh is aged and microbially fermented, developing deep, earthy, mellow flavors that smooth out over years. This is a Pu-erh from China · Yunnan.
How to serve
Give it a quick rinse, then steep with boiling water; it improves over many infusions.
Pairs with
Pairs with dim sum, roast duck, and rich, fatty dishes.
Good for
Rewards a curious, exploring palate.
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