“I brewed this one in my gaiwan with a quick rinse which loosened up the pearl enough that it started to break apart when I poured in the water for the second round. The brew was a darker mellow...” Read full tasting note
“Grandpa style brewed at work today… Started off a smidge fishy as the dragonball opened up, but very quickly this became deeper and more earthy with an almost cassia or cinnamon like spice note...” Read full tasting note
“Can I just say the UX on this site leaves a lot to be desired? There is no reason for me to have lost as many notes as I have… That being said…this was my first puerh and this was the last of it. I...” Read full tasting note
“I used 3 balls of tea. The tea smells a bit like leather, but it has a warm and earthy flavor and a lighter bright aftertaste.” Read full tasting note
Generously sized for teapot brewing, this extra large pearl gives the term tea ball new meaning. Compressed fermented five year old shou style pu erh leaves are wonderfully earthy, smooth and comforting. They take second infusions well as they slowly unfurl or pop one in your travel tumbler for a day of smooth, earthy sips.
Steep at 212° for 5 minutes.
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