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Pu Er and Aged Tea
China
Pu Er Sheng 1994 7542 Da Kou Zhong
Grand cru
Product code:
CSTVI-180
Marked by the famous 7542 seal, this Sheng Pu er cake sourced from Taiwan where it has been patiently preserved.
After one or two rinses, it will release a few darker leaves as well as scents of humid wood, fresh spices (fennel) and leather. Its dark-red liquor is silky with a slight edge of pepper and has a mineral and earthy body reminiscent of lichee and beets.
This Pu er which holds the humid storage seal will surely please any fan of milder, earthy teas.
*Please note that any cakes purchased may have slightly reduced in weight (up to 10%) due to changes in climate and relative humidity.
- Cultivar: Da Ye
Gong fu cha technique
Quantity / 150ml of water
2
Temperature of infusion
95
Rinse leaves
- Pour water, at recommended temperature for the infusion, on to the leaves.
- Allow leaves to soak for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Strain off the rinse water and begin your infusion.
Infusion length 1
10 - 20 sec
Infusion length 2
5 - 15 sec
Infusion length 3
10 - 20 sec
Teapot method
Quantity / 250ml of water
1
Temperature of infusion
95
Rinse leaves
- Pour water, at recommended temperature for the infusion, on to the leaves.
- Allow leaves to soak for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Strain off the rinse water and begin your infusion.
Infusion length
3 - 4 min
Flavour wheel
To better identify the aromatic notes of each tea
Floral
Fruity
Wooded
Earthy
Spice
Vegetal
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