Sheng Pu Erh Lincang Da Xue Shan, Yunnan, A, 2018

Sheng Pu Erh from the Da Xue Shan (Lincang) region, Yunnan Province, harvested 2018.

Da Xue Shan—Great Snow Mountain—is a high-altitude region with a cool climate and foggy mornings. The 2018 tea has undergone several years of natural aging, resulting in a smoother and more balanced texture while retaining the fresh structure of Sheng Pu Erh. The slow growth of the leaves in the cool climate creates a denser structure and a distinct minerality in the flavor.

The tea cake is olive-brown in color, with large leaves and visible light buds. The raw material is whole and well-compressed.

The infusion is clear, golden-amber, with a light honey sheen. The infusion profile is fresh, yet balanced by ageing. The taste is floral and light, with grassy notes, accents of green pear and wild honey. The aftertaste is long, slightly sweet, with a delicate cooling effect and pure mountain freshness.

Sheng Pu Erh is not aggressive, but structured and multi-layered. It provides clarity of thought, lightness, and stable concentration. Suitable for morning and daytime tea.

How to brew

Steaming

• Teaware: porcelain or clay teapot / gaiwan
• Water: 85-90°C
• Ratio of dry tea leaves: 4-5 g. per 100 ml water

The first steeping is for rinsing the tea.

Brew in short infusions of 5-7 seconds, gradually increasing the time by 5-10 seconds.

Infusion method

• Teaware: porcelain or clay teapot
• Water: 85-90°C
• Ratio of dry tea leaves: 1 g. per 100 ml of water

Infuse for 3-5 minutes.