September 22, 2022
Pu er Sheng 1996 Menghai
Grand cru
Product code:
CSTVI-80
Here is a loose leaf Pu er from the Menghai region which has since aged under dry storage in Hong Kong.
The infusion of the large leaves, in multiple shades of dark khaki, fills the air with the fragrance of damp undergrowth and camphor. Its liquor is full and mineral, having a vegetal character (lichen) nuanced with accents of burnt wood and acid fruits.
It's finish is marked by a generous persistence of tannins.
- 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
15 - 25 sec
Infusion length 2
10 - 20 sec
Infusion length 3
20 - 35 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
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Floral
Fruity
Woody
Earthy
Spice
Vegetal
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