Steep time
6.5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
5
Recommended
Water temp
100°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
1.3g / 100ml
177 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
medium
Typical
Highlighted notes
No notes yet.
Overview
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: mushrooms, braised meats, or dark chocolate
The quality of leaf and the careful production differentiates this Yunnan Pu-Erh from the common varieties. Still intense and earthy, but smoother and more complex in flavor. A sample is suggested for the uninitiated.