Ancient Tree Shu Puerh, Lao Cha Tou | Sweet Gushu, Lincang 2022

ORIGIN & HARVEST TIME

Yunnan, Lincang, Bulangshan, Ming Feng Shan, 2022

CHARACTER

Lao cha consists of leaves selected from the center and bottom of the fermenting leaf pile, compressed into small clumps by weight and heat. It’s a variant with the same character as the tea cake but in more compact, fully fermented little clusters. The tea has a sweet, rum-nut aroma with light cocoa and dark chocolate notes, alongside a mild earthy quality. It can be prepared with longer or shorter infusions, providing a well-balanced strength suitable for all-day drinking. Nice Gushu with a high bud content which’ taste and colour reminds us of brown beer. Zao Xiang Type.

BENEFITS

Good taste (brown beer), Sweet, Thick, Rich, Delicate, Zao Xiang type, Strong, Daily consumption

DOSAGE & BREWING GUIDELINE

According to the traditional Gongfucha tea ceremony, use 8g of tea for 1,5-2 dl of water (95°C), and infuse 10-12 times for 30 seconds.