Julie Jones
said
Pu-erh steep
My Pu steep came out a golden brown, lighter than what I was expecting. I’m not sure if it raw or ripe, so I rinsed it twice. It still came out good, but just wanted to make sure I got it right. Any suggestions?
It’s a Wymm Tea 2014 Bingo Laozhai Huangpian.
4 Replies
boychik
said
it is sheng/raw. try flash steeps in the beginning and dont increase much. it could become quite bitter
Cwyn
said
It is huang pian which is the older leaves on the tea bush. The newer leaves are more greenish, so these older leaves are a bit deeper in flavor and color. Very often tea farmers sell the fresh smaller leaves and keep the huang pian for themselves. Many tea blenders feel a mix of some huang pian in a puerh cake adds complexity and makes a better aged tea cake.
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