“Where most cooked pu-erhs on dry smell whiff of fish and marinas, this one smelled like a lightly smoked Lapsang. So far, so good, I thought. I did about a teaspoon of shavings in a gaiwan, four...” Read full tasting note
“Decent shou, I appreciate the “real-ness” of this tea. Very down to earth, in a literal sense. Not strong, but a decent cuppa, over all infusions.” Read full tasting note
“Lighter and slightly smoky.” Read full tasting note
This Nan Qiao raw puerh beeng (disc) is a good example of the high quality raw puerh that modern producers can achieve. Ready for drinking now but will improve with a few years ageing.
Buyer’s notes
“A good clear liquor, a slightly astringent taste and a sweeter undertone; all signs that this raw puerh will improve over time.”
Canton Tea Co is a London-based tea company trading in high grade, whole leaf Chinese tea. We have exclusive access to some of the best jasmine, white, green, oolong, black and authentic puerh teas available. In our first year, we scooped Six Golds at the 2009 Guild of Fine Food Great Taste Awards. Our Jasmine Pearls won the top three star gold award, endorsing it as the best available in the UK.