BAN BE SNOW SHAN
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SHENG (RAW) PU'ER
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Ban Be, Tà Xùa, Sơn La, Vietnam
This Mao Cha is made from tea leaves harvested from around 300+ years old trees grown high in the mountains of the Ban Be area, Tà Xùa, Sơn La, Vietnam. High-quality raw material and fully handmade traditional processing give this Sheng Pu'Er unique character. MORE
AROMA
Herbal, smoky
TASTE
Herbal, mineral
MASTER: Andrei Ivanov
ALTITUDE: 1300+ m
VARIETY: Snow Shan
HARVEST: 2023
SHENG (RAW) PU'ER
★ PESTICIDE-FREE
Ban Be, Tà Xùa, Sơn La, Vietnam
This Mao Cha is made from tea leaves harvested from around 300+ years old trees grown high in the mountains of the Ban Be area, Tà Xùa, Sơn La, Vietnam. High-quality raw material and fully handmade traditional processing give this Sheng Pu'Er unique character. MORE
AROMA
Herbal, smoky
TASTE
Herbal, mineral
MASTER: Andrei Ivanov
ALTITUDE: 1300+ m
VARIETY: Snow Shan
HARVEST: 2023
Scientific studies proved that tea leaves from Pu’Er trees contain more polyphenolic organic compounds, which are the most powerful antioxidants than tea leaves from other regions. Sheng pu’er strengthens the cardiovascular system, vitalizes the nervous system, supports brain activity, reduces blood pressure, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
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EASTERN (PIN CHA) ★
Temperature: 85-99 °C
Amount: 3-7 grams per 120 ml of water
Steeping: 10-30 sec x 7+
WESTERN (INFUSION)
Temperature: 90 °C
Amount: 2-3 grams per 250 ml of water
Steeping: 1-2 min x 3+
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Tea absorbs surrounding aromas and moisture and loses its properties, including taste and aroma. Store it in a dry and cool place in airtight packaging. Avoid direct exposure to the sun and high temperatures.
TEMPERATURE: 20-25°C
HUMIDITY: 50-60%
BEST BEFORE: No expiration date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
TEMPERATURE: 20-25°C
HUMIDITY: 50-60%
BEST BEFORE: No expiration date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
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ORIGIN
Tà Xùa is a mountain range in Sơn La province famous for its high mountains and ancient trees grown in this area. This tea comes from a place called Ban Be, famous for its ancient tea tree garden located at about 1300 meters above sea level.
Mao Cha translates as "rough tea" and means that this tea is unfinished and is in an intermediate stage of production. This term is used for a tea material that is ready to be steamed and pressed in case of Sheng (Raw) Pu'Er production or further fermentation process during Shu (Ripe) Pu'Er production. This type of tea is also used for blending and further storage before being pressed into 'cakes'.
"Harvested from 300+ years old tea trees by local people and processed by me straight on the mountain using the traditional pan-frying method. As you can see in the photos, a family of five people was harvesting tea leaves when we walked by and asked them to sell their harvest. On our way back we found a traditional wok for processing tea leaves and asked locals to help us. It took some time to prepare everything and process tea leaves in local style. This tea was half sun-dried and half-dried in a drying machine. The result was surprisingly good and promising. Thanks to high-quality raw material and handmade processing, I hope, this tea will become better with time and has a great aging potential. It was a great day full of unforgettable experiences and smiling faces. A day when you understand that tea can be a bridge between cultures and traditions. A day when baking tea's aroma became a perfume of friendship and respect. So many good memories make this tea very special for me. But it would not be right to keep it for myself and the people around me so I decided to share it with everyone. The quantity is very limited, but I hope, this tea will reach good people. Hope you will enjoy this tea, made with love and passion!"
SNOW SHAN (snow-upon-a-high-mountain) arises from the thick snow-white coat of fur that embraces each silky green tea bud. This telling feature enables the tea leaves to thrive at a height of 2000 meters above sea level, hampered by bitingly cold and frosty climate all year round. Ranging along North West Mountainous area: from Hà Giang, Yên Bái, Lào Cai to Lai Châu, Điện Biên, Sơn La ... Each of those lands is filled with Snow Shan Tea traces. Depending on the different soil conditions, climate, harvesting habits, and crafty processing methods in each province, Snow Shan Tea Taste would vary accordingly.
ORGANOLEPTICS
Dry tea leaves have smoky, herbal, dried mushroom notes. After warming up tea leaves aroma develops and opens up in a woody, medicine motif with a hint of fire. The taste is sweet and fragrant with herbal, mineral, and smoky flavour. This tea has clear refreshing properties with menthol and a cool feeling on the tongue. The texture is oily and the taste is deep and Umami. During tea sessions, this tea evolves into more smooth and calm notes of dry wood and fresh herbs.
Don't judge me too rough. Hope you will enjoy this tea as I put all my love and passion in it.
Tà Xùa is a mountain range in Sơn La province famous for its high mountains and ancient trees grown in this area. This tea comes from a place called Ban Be, famous for its ancient tea tree garden located at about 1300 meters above sea level.
Mao Cha translates as "rough tea" and means that this tea is unfinished and is in an intermediate stage of production. This term is used for a tea material that is ready to be steamed and pressed in case of Sheng (Raw) Pu'Er production or further fermentation process during Shu (Ripe) Pu'Er production. This type of tea is also used for blending and further storage before being pressed into 'cakes'.
"Harvested from 300+ years old tea trees by local people and processed by me straight on the mountain using the traditional pan-frying method. As you can see in the photos, a family of five people was harvesting tea leaves when we walked by and asked them to sell their harvest. On our way back we found a traditional wok for processing tea leaves and asked locals to help us. It took some time to prepare everything and process tea leaves in local style. This tea was half sun-dried and half-dried in a drying machine. The result was surprisingly good and promising. Thanks to high-quality raw material and handmade processing, I hope, this tea will become better with time and has a great aging potential. It was a great day full of unforgettable experiences and smiling faces. A day when you understand that tea can be a bridge between cultures and traditions. A day when baking tea's aroma became a perfume of friendship and respect. So many good memories make this tea very special for me. But it would not be right to keep it for myself and the people around me so I decided to share it with everyone. The quantity is very limited, but I hope, this tea will reach good people. Hope you will enjoy this tea, made with love and passion!"
SNOW SHAN (snow-upon-a-high-mountain) arises from the thick snow-white coat of fur that embraces each silky green tea bud. This telling feature enables the tea leaves to thrive at a height of 2000 meters above sea level, hampered by bitingly cold and frosty climate all year round. Ranging along North West Mountainous area: from Hà Giang, Yên Bái, Lào Cai to Lai Châu, Điện Biên, Sơn La ... Each of those lands is filled with Snow Shan Tea traces. Depending on the different soil conditions, climate, harvesting habits, and crafty processing methods in each province, Snow Shan Tea Taste would vary accordingly.
ORGANOLEPTICS
Dry tea leaves have smoky, herbal, dried mushroom notes. After warming up tea leaves aroma develops and opens up in a woody, medicine motif with a hint of fire. The taste is sweet and fragrant with herbal, mineral, and smoky flavour. This tea has clear refreshing properties with menthol and a cool feeling on the tongue. The texture is oily and the taste is deep and Umami. During tea sessions, this tea evolves into more smooth and calm notes of dry wood and fresh herbs.
Don't judge me too rough. Hope you will enjoy this tea as I put all my love and passion in it.
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