When you indulge in a highly bitter Laomane raw puer and imagine how good that would be as a ripe tea, this is what you want. Very few ripe puers are made using quality, old tree material, as this one is. And for the ones that do, the improvement is sometimes not as obvious as you would hope. However, this tea offers a largley unparalleled experience. Right out of the gate there is no question that you’re drinking Laomane. Even after fermentation, the bitterness is noticeable. It’s not overpowering, but it’s also not entirely subdued. While some of its former bitterness has transformed into sweetness, the flavour is quite layered, developing nicely from brew to brew. What differentiates this tea the most might be the complex texture, which fills the mouth and provides a rich experience. While all of our shou offerings for fall 2022 focus on thickness and body, this one take it an even higher level. We highly recommend this tea as a must-try, whether you’re a heavy shou drinker or someone who still isn’t sure ripe puer is for you. This could change your mind. $0.84/gram
