Shu Pu Erh from Rangsai Mountain
Dark tea from Yunnan, China
Refined little nests of pressed pu erh This pu erh shu comes from China's Yunnan region. Situated at 1800 m of altitude upon the heights of Mount Rangsai, t...
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Infusion time 5'
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Quantity 6 g / 30 cl
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Temperature of infusion 90°C - 195°F
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Time of the day All day
Description
Refined little nests of pressed pu erh
This pu erh shu comes from China's Yunnan region. Situated at 1800 m of altitude upon the heights of Mount Rangsai, the mengku cultivar tea plants flourish within a verdant setting enveloped in mist.
A wonderful loose dark tea expressing notes of forest floor, vanilla and liquorice, supported by a silky mouthfeel.
Further exploration
To discover more, tune into the dark teas episode of the podcast "Un thé, un voyage", and explore the articles on Yunnan authored by François-Xavier Delmas at his blog Chercheur de Thé.
Special qualities
Origin: Yunnan, China
Tea colour: Dark Tea
Tasting notes
Dry Leaf
Appearance: small leaves and buds
Liquor
Colour: dark brown
Texture: smooth
Notes: woody, fruity, vanilla, earth, animal
Suggestion of preparation
With the teapot or the tasting set: 5 minutes in water heated to 195°F.
With the Gong Fu Cha: infusions during 30-40 seconds.