“1st steep – just as recommended – pre-warmed the cup, rinsed the leaves with the boiling water (maybe 5 seconds?) then dumped that out and infused for 30 seconds in 6 oz boiling water. It’s a...” Read full tasting note
“Trying this one as a sample, with my recently purchased Tie Guan Yin. I followed the steeping directions, though I was worried the flavor would be weak after only 30 seconds. It is perfect :) The...” Read full tasting note
“I just couldn’t get my sample tuocha to work for me. I rinsed the leaves and then played with infusion times for three infusions but it was either very light and dull or bitter. The jasmine was...” Read full tasting note
“It’s good, and nothing super special. I had good success putting one tuocha in a pot with boiling water and steeping it until I remember that I have tea steeping (as I often forget). The jasmine is...” Read full tasting note
These pu-erh tuocha break apart to reveal the petals of the jasmine sambac. The petals give this tea its unique jasmine scent and flavor. The liquor is a brisk yellow/copper color and is slightly astringent and refreshing.
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