“Step 1: Smash tea with hammer. Step 2: Allow pieces to air out or adjust to your storage. Step 3: Rinse 12 to 14 times to open up the leaf. Step 4: Drink. All kidding aside, this is a very heavily...” Read full tasting note
“I got this sheng puerh as a sample from the YS tea club and was eager to have a go at it! The first infusion came out very light and mellow with absolutely zero astringency or bitterness. Alas,...” Read full tasting note
Lovely Simao Aged Pu-erh Tea Tuo Cha from Gu Pu’er Tea Factory. First flush of Spring 2001 material was graded and blended to make this “Yin Hao / Silver-Haired” tippy tuo cha. This is the “Gold Ribbon Grade” which is the highest grade blend for the Yin Hao tuo. Each tuo cha has a yellow ribbon embedded into it.
Tight compression has protected it over the years allowing for a gradual aging in a tropical environment. Very clean, and a good example of “dry” wet storage! The brewed tea is thick and sweet with a floral nectar like pungency and fresh mushroom earthiness to it. Very thick and viscous in the mouth. Can be infused many rounds.
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