The colour is rich and dark (like French press coffee), but there is barely any bitterness in the brew. The tea’s energy is grounding and warming, making it ideal for afternoon drinking during the PNW’s rainy season. Having been stored in an ideal environment, the flavour has developed elegantly; the cakes are loosely pressed (by stone), also helping the tea to mature. This is a beautiful yet very affordable introduction to the world of aged tea!
Tea Info
TYPE
Pu Er
ORIGIN
Yiwu, Yunnan, China
LEAVES
~ 150 y/o Pu Er tree
PRESSED AND CELLARED BY
Fan Xiuli and Gao Feng
Important: 16 years of storage in Menghai has left a mark on the traditional paper wrapper on many of these cakes. You may find parts of the wrapper torn or slightly stained.
Brewing Guide
TEA HORSE ROAD | YIWU 2006
WATER
100º | 212º F 240ml | 8oz
TEA
5 - 8g
STEEP STYLE
15 seconds | multiple steeps | Gong Fu Style
EQUIPMENT
Gaiwan or Yixing Teapot
ABOUT THE GROWER
Gao Feng and Fan Xiuli are tea producers and ambassadors of Chinese culture (tea, painting, music…). Originally from Northeast China, they currently live and work in Menghai.
Disclaimer: Due to the age of the cakes, the packaging may be slightly torn.
