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The blend originates from assamica tea plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the fermentation stage of pu erh shu, certain leaves bond together and create solid blocks that remain intact across multiple brewing sessions: these compressed pieces are called Lao Cha Tou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA full bodied, sweetened pu erh shu with flavour profiles reminiscent of vanilla pods, forest mushrooms and timber notes. A precious Grand Cru!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo unlock the complete aromatic nuances of this tea, embrace successive infusions employing gong fu cha, the traditional Chinese brewing approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe advantages of dark teas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea belongs to the dark tea category, meaning it develops gracefully over time without degrading, improving as years pass. 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