Imparting a smooth, earthy flavour with deep complexity, this Raw Pu erh Cake from Yunnan is a great choice for both seasoned and novice Pu erh drinkers.
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SKU: TTMRPCCAK250
This exceptional Raw Pu erh tea imparts a smooth, earthy flavour with a deep aged complexity. Raw Pu erh tea has an ancient history. Historically, it was traded through The Ancient Tea Route of China. A sought-after collectable, Pu erh is among few teas that improve with age. Like fine wines, some decade-old Pu erh teas are incredibly exclusive and sell for high prices.
Due to slow oxidation and a microbial fermentation processes, Raw Pu erh acquires a rich and earthy flavour over time. The flavour of Pu erh tea, changes dramatically over the course of the aging process, resulting in a brew that imparts a pronounced, earthy, yet clean and smooth flavour with sweet undertones.
To get the most authentic brewing result, we recommend that you use a Gaiwan and follow the instructions in our Pu erh Brewing Guide.
Store you Pu erh cake in a sealed cardboard box, away from any exposure to odours from cooking.
Brewing Guidance: Use ca. 200ml of water per 3-4g of tea | Boil water to 100℃ | Steep for 20 seconds | See our guide on how to brew Pu erh tea.
Diameter: ~ 15cm
Year of Production: 2016
Flavour: Imparts a smooth earthy flavour with a deep complexity.
Ingredients: Compressed Chinese Pu erh Tea.
Tea region: Yunnan, China.
This tea is harvested all year round in the Yunnan province of China.
Earthy brown with vibrant orange leaves
Earthy scent and musky with wet woodland feel
Smooth and earthy with a deep complexity
Deep amber
1 teaspoon or 3g of tea
200ml, use filtered water to enhance the flavour
100°C
3 MIN, Suitable for one re-steeping
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