“ooh, this is very nice! A delicate and subtle raw pu-erh. I have steeped this in the gaiwan with short infusions with around 180 F water per the instruction notes. Leaves were rinsed and the first...” Read full tasting note
“Thanks so much Amy Oh for this sample! Well this certainly is a delicate tea. Very light, too bad I over-steeped the second infusion a little. Oh well. Anyhow, after reading Amy’s note, I’ve...” Read full tasting note
“The continuing adventures of the pu-erh n00b, in which the orchid theme from today’s oolong also continues. The dry leaf of this one also smells like sour tree as did the Bana sheng of yesterday,...” Read full tasting note
Weight: 50 grams (1.76 oz.) or 100 grams (3.5 oz.) loose leaf
Type: Raw Pu-erh (non-fermented)
Grade: 3 & 4
Production area: Lincang, Yunnan Province
Orchid is cherished for its elegance and auspiciousness among Chinese. It is also a fragrance that is present only in the highest quality Pu-erh teas picked from the ancient tea trees. This tea has a comforting and delicate quality which leaves the flavor of orchid subtly lingering around the mouth. To best capture its orchid scent, over-brewing should be avoided and the water should be somewhat more temperate than that used with most other teas. This tea is a great companion while reading a good book.
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