“Grabbed a couple of these today when I want to House of Cha in Lawrence. I had no idea what brand they were so had to google them – found that they were 2003 Red in Red Pu-erh Tuocha but when I...” Read full tasting note
“Like last time, mixed some of the broken remains of this tuocha with some 2007 Organic Menghai Banzhang Old Tree Pu-erh leftovers from breaking off pieces of the beeng. Got about 4-5 good steeps out.” Read full tasting note
This is a high quality ripe pu-erh tuocha (‘Te Ji’, Superior Grade). The tea leaves are shiny and tea buds are fat and tight with brown and red color. The color of the tea liquid is thick reddish and has strong aroma. The tea has effects on decreasing the level of blood sugar, lowering body fat, and losing weight.
Guangdong people know about Pu-erh tea and it’s their daily drink for a long while. It is said that the fermentation method for Pu-erh tea was actually invented in Guangdong. Guangdong Tea Import and Export Corp. is a state owned company since 1952 with many years experience in Pu-erh and offers trustworthy authentic products. For example, it’s well-known for its production of the famous Guan Yun Gong Pu-erh tea cake.
Vintage: 2003
Factory: Guangdong Tea Import and Export Corp
Form: Tuocha
Genre: Shu/Ripe/Cooked/fermented
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