2010 "Black Gold" Shou / Ripe Puerh from Crimson Lotus Tea

This shou puerh is made from the same Jingmai big tree material that is in our Midas Touch sheng puerh cakes. This material has aged loose for 7 years. This shou is smooth, aromatic, dark, and delicious and very drinkable. "… The flavor is sharp, sugary woodsy, with an interesting savory mushroom aftertaste. The texture is creamy and dense … The flavor is strong, creamy and dense. I got wood, molasses, hazelnuts. … The aroma of this sucker is high – the smell of this tea rises with each sip that my sinuses can taste the woodsy darkness. …"--Oolong Owl "… Black Gold first gave off refreshing tasting notes of black peppercorns, which left an aftertaste of Earth and tree bark. After a few more steeps, this tea quickly became bold … Overall, Black Gold is a great shou puer that’s all around easy to drink, and to me, held great energy …"--The Oolong Drunk Video Tour of Jingmai Brewing Instructions Use 5-10 grams of leaves and brew with 75-150ml ( 2.5-5oz ) of water at or near boiling. Rinse once for a few seconds. Start with quick steeps under 10s. With each re-steep adjust the steep time to your taste.