Shu Pu Erh Xiao To, Haiwan Factory, AA, 6 g., 2020

Classic Shu Pu Erh tea from the renowned Haiwan tea factory, available in 6-gram mini-tocha. A convenient format for tea drinking on the go or at home.

The dry tea has a sweet, woody aroma, with notes of nuts, dried fruit, and fresh bread. The infusion is rich, dark chestnut in color, with a pleasant spicy aroma. The flavor is rich and smooth, with notes of nuts, dates, and dark chocolate, with hints of moist tree bark and mineral salinity. The finish is warm and velvety, with a slight tartness that transitions to sweetness.

A pleasant, warming tea in a convenient format. It focuses the mind, gently invigorates, and refreshes. Ideal for steeping in a thermos.

How to brew

Brewing in a gaiwan or clay teapot

• Water: 90-95°C
• Amount of tea: 6 g per 120 ml

Place the tea in a well-warmed gaiwan or teapot and let it warm up for 10 seconds.

First infusion: 10 seconds

Subsequent infusions: gradually increase the steeping time by 10+ seconds

Steeping in a thermos

• Water: 85-90°C
• Amount of tea: 6 g per 400-500 ml of water

Use slightly less than you'd like to avoid over-steeping the tea, especially if you plan to keep it in the thermos for several hours.