This brick of Puer Sheng (raw) Yi Wu Old Tree tea is composed of leaves harvested from ancient tea trees on Mount Yiwu,Yunnan, renowned for its unique broad-leaf tea trees. The leaf has a slightly smoky aroma, with a fresh and herbaceous taste at first that soon turns into a sweet aftertaste. The leaf is fully fermented, after a long period of maturation that gives complexity to the liquor..
Location of origin
Yiwu, Yunnan, China
Preparation
We strongly recommend infusing Yi Wu Old Tree puer sheng (raw) tea in the traditional Chinese method (Gong Fu Cha) with a gaiwan with a capacity of about 150 ml. By following this preparation, multiple infusions can be made with 5 grams of leaves that are useful for best capturing all the flavor nuances of the tea.
Heat the water to a temperature of 90°C: proceed to briefly rinse the leaves and then to an initial infusion of 20 seconds. Keeping the water at the same temperature, you can then continue to exploit the same leaves by adding more water and increasing the infusion time by 10 seconds each time (20 - 30 - 40...).
This tea has a longevity of about 6 infusions.
For a more classic preparation in the Western style, we recommend 2.5 grams of leaves in a 200 ml cup with water at 90°C for an infusion time of 2-3 minutes.
For a better tasting experience, we suggest that you strain the tea as soon as the infusion time is over. Our suggested infusion timings can be slightly modified to your liking to achieve a more or less intense taste.
We recommend storing in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
