“Backlog: I loved this pu-erh. It stands out as one of the sweetest pu-erh I’ve yet to taste. 1st infusion: sweet, honeyed, vegetal. 2nd infusion: sweet, creamy, vegetal – the combination of...” Read full tasting note
“(1st steep: 3 min) I was a little shocked at how light this tea is. There is almost no aroma in the first steeping. Once the tea cooled a bit, I was able to pick up a strong mineral taste. I wasn’t...” Read full tasting note
“I very much enjoyed my first true pu-erh experience, as I have never before encountered an actual brick like I found in this packet. I was intimidated and afraid that I was doing it wrong, but I...” Read full tasting note
“Despite the reviews I read claiming this tea to be “salty” and harsh, I actually find it to be quite clean and subtle. This is my first encounter with a bird’s nest pu-erh, and I hope it won’t be...” Read full tasting note
This 2013 toucha is a great intro to the world of pu-erh. A soft tea with a deep color, the flavor is surprisingly mellow. You can expect a sweet, long finish on this tea as it continues to evolve over the course many infusions.
Seven Cups is an American tea company based in Tucson, Arizona. We source traditional, handmade Chinese teas directly from the growers and tea masters who make them, and we bring those teas back from China to share with people everywhere.