June 23, 2022
Pu er Sheng 2020 Yongde Da Shan Old Trees
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Product code:
CSTVI-235
A young Pu er tea selected deep in the Yongde forest (Lincang) central Yunnan.
It took an extensive search to find this warm and heavily aromatic gem. The sweet taste strikes right through its intense tannins with maple and waffle aromas. Harvested from 75 years old trees, this tea can be enjoyed now or put aside to age. At this price, it suits the everyday drinker and the collector alike.
*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
- Producer: Yang Wen Bin
- Altitude: 1200m
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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
Gaiwan 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
10 - 20 sec
Infusion length 3
20 - 35 sec
Concentration of antioxidants
2679 μmolConcentration in μmol / cup* of tea, on a four-grade scale
2679 μmol
2679 μmol
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* 250ml loose teas, 100ml for Matchas
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