Steep time
3 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
5
Recommended
Water temp
98°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
medium
Typical
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Tip: Steep 3g of the cake in 10-12 oz water at 195°F for 3 minutes for a balanced cup.
Pairing: shortbread, fresh fruit, or mild cheeses
357 gram cake The depth and mystique of these aged leaves produce a full-bodied cup with a mellow stillness in the mouthfeel. The heavy tobacco character focuses the mind with a touch of plums to soften its edge. An old tea with stories to tell. Produced April 25, 2015 by Mr. Luo Lihua on Bulang Mountain, Menghai County, Yunnan Province. It was pressed into cakes May 26, 2015. It’s a one bud, three leaf pick of the Yunnan Big Leaf cultivar growing at 5,500 feet. Wrapper design by YoYo Ingredients: puer tea Steeping Instructions 3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 195°F | Steep 3 min.