Medium-sized reddish-brown lumps. They crumble surprisingly easily and, as a result, are better suited for "pouring" brewing than most other "heads." When dry, they have a sweet, barely perceptible aroma. When brewed, the leaves smell more distinctively – pure shupu’er sweetness, reminiscent of either pine shavings in caramel syrup or sweet turnips sprinkled with cinnamon. The taste is even, velvety, and sweet, without any sophisticated aromatic pirouettes. The state — just silently digging ditches.
Our company's Lao Cha Tou tile consisted of two-thirds of these heads. If you miss them, these will also work. It is best to brew them in a thermos or pre-boil them, but if you do brew them by pouring water over them, add more. Fifteen grams per teapot, gaiwan typot.