Steep time
3–5 min
Recommended
Steeps
5
Recommended
Water temp
98°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
medium
Typical
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Best pick • solid dark choice from Unknown origin
Pairing: mushrooms, braised meats, or dark chocolate
This shu-style pu-erh tea—often well-liked by coffee drinkers—is made from spring-picked leaves that have been exposed to moisture during processing, in order to jump-start fermentation, and results in a deepening of flavor and fragrance. Produced in Yunnan Province in 1998 and aging in excellent conditions for the two decades, it brews up rich and smooth, with a soothing earthy aroma, and pleasant flavor of sweet grain. To prepare, rinse the leaves briefly with boiling water, then infuse multiple times, tracing the transformation of flavor. This full-bodied brew is a rewarding, all-day drinker. Country: ChinaRegion: YunnanTasting Notes: earthy, clay, sweetYear of Production: 1998