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“Gongfu! This ripe pu’erh is pretty tightly pressed, and was kind of a pain to break up into a session sized piece. Well worth the effort, though. In many ways it reminds me of the Zong Zi Keemun I...” Read full tasting note
The 2018 Bamboo Shu ripe Puer Tea from white2tea was processed using a traditional technique of bamboo processing where the tea is pressed into fresh fragrant bamboo and hand roasted over an open flame before being dried for long term storage.
The Bamboo Shu blend has an entrancing aroma that balances the sweetness of our shou blend with the brighter fragrances of the bamboo. The tea is thick bodied and warming with a sweet character that will appeal to new ripe Puer drinkers and veteran Puer lovers alike. Drink immediately or age as you like.
Each purchase for a 200g piece will come enclosed in a bamboo shell similar to the one pictured, sizes and thicknesses will vary as one would expect with a plant.
Gongfu!
This ripe pu’erh is pretty tightly pressed, and was kind of a pain to break up into a session sized piece. Well worth the effort, though. In many ways it reminds me of the Zong Zi Keemun I had yesterday – both share a sort of creamy, starchiness. Makes sense though, as they each incorporate bamboo leaves in different ways. This is so full bodied but also super smooth, with a really approachable rich earthiness. Just a little sweet, but a little savory too. I’m about three steeps deep now and all I can think is how much I want to be drinking this tea with sushi!
Tea Photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8h5TQCuKU8/?img_index=1
Song Pairing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKfD8d3XJok
