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YIWU LAO SHU
YIWU OLD TREE SHU PU'ER
SHU (RIPE) PU'ER
ORGANIC
YiWu, Mengla, Yunnan, China
This shu pu'er made from the tea leaves harvested from old trees grown high in the mountains of the Yiwu area. High-quality raw material gives this sheng pu'er amazing unique character and great ageing potential. Sweet and complex tea with a gentle and noble character.
When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
AROMA
Woody
TASTE
Woody, balsamic
VARIETAL: Da Ye Zhong
HARVEST: Spring, 2012
SHU (RIPE) PU'ER
ORGANIC
YiWu, Mengla, Yunnan, China
This shu pu'er made from the tea leaves harvested from old trees grown high in the mountains of the Yiwu area. High-quality raw material gives this sheng pu'er amazing unique character and great ageing potential. Sweet and complex tea with a gentle and noble character.
When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
AROMA
Woody
TASTE
Woody, balsamic
VARIETAL: Da Ye Zhong
HARVEST: Spring, 2012
In Yunnan Province, the red soil is enriched with iron, so Pu'er tea also contains this valuable mineral, which is beneficial for the human body. Tea from this province contains more polyphenolic organic compounds, which are the most powerful antioxidants. Shu Pu'er has a beneficial effect on the health of the stomach and digestion in general.
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Water temperature: 100 °C
Amount of tea: 3-7 grams per 100 ml of water
Brewing method: Pin Cha, infusion
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Amount of tea: 3-7 grams per 100 ml of water
Brewing method: Pin Cha, infusion
Learn more about TEA BREWING METHODS
YIWU OLD TREE SHU PU'ER 2012
ORIGIN
Yiwu mountains are one of the most famous ancient tea forests, located in Mengla, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China. Since the old times, Yiwu has been considered one of the famous "Six pu'er tea mountains," and has the "Imperial tea" status. The teas from these places are famous for their sweet, deep, and complex flavours. Yiwu tea has a very unique character loved by many pu'er tea enthusiasts. The total area of the ancient tea forest is about 980 ha. The oldest and largest trees are about 10.5 m height and about 700 years old. The ecological environment is balanced, the energy of tea is pure, the tea gardens are surrounded by dense forest. The climate is humid and hot. Natural conditions like light, temperature, water resources, acidity and richness of soil are ideal for growing tea. Everything contributes to the growth of tea, the early appearance of buds full of strength and energy. Local tea leaves densely covered with fluff. According to studies, polyphenols, tea catechins and other useful substances are found in local tea is much more than in other similar tea regions. Annual production of tea made from ancient tea tree is about 100 tons.
Tulin tea factory is located in Nan Jian County, Yunnan province, China. Since 1983, they produce high-quality pu'er tea using special raw materials harvested in Dali prefecture. The tea material from these places grows high in the mountains, sometimes the altitude reaches about 2500 meters above sea level, which results in a reputation of special quality and properties. Like Xiaguan, Nan Jian factory uses similar technologies and treatment during the production of their special Tuo Tea. This tea is famous for its balanced aroma and sweet taste.
ORGANOLEPTICS
Sweet, woody shu pu'er with noble character and deep, smooth taste. Aroma is sweet and deep with woody, nutty, balsamic notes. The taste is clean and smooth with woody, nutty, balsamic notes and silky texture. Dried plum, sugary sweetness, nutty nuances and long-lasting aftertaste makes this tea very noble and pleasant to drink. Dark amber colour of the infusion makes this tea beautiful in a glass or porcelain teaware.
Yiwu mountains are one of the most famous ancient tea forests, located in Mengla, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China. Since the old times, Yiwu has been considered one of the famous "Six pu'er tea mountains," and has the "Imperial tea" status. The teas from these places are famous for their sweet, deep, and complex flavours. Yiwu tea has a very unique character loved by many pu'er tea enthusiasts. The total area of the ancient tea forest is about 980 ha. The oldest and largest trees are about 10.5 m height and about 700 years old. The ecological environment is balanced, the energy of tea is pure, the tea gardens are surrounded by dense forest. The climate is humid and hot. Natural conditions like light, temperature, water resources, acidity and richness of soil are ideal for growing tea. Everything contributes to the growth of tea, the early appearance of buds full of strength and energy. Local tea leaves densely covered with fluff. According to studies, polyphenols, tea catechins and other useful substances are found in local tea is much more than in other similar tea regions. Annual production of tea made from ancient tea tree is about 100 tons.
Tulin tea factory is located in Nan Jian County, Yunnan province, China. Since 1983, they produce high-quality pu'er tea using special raw materials harvested in Dali prefecture. The tea material from these places grows high in the mountains, sometimes the altitude reaches about 2500 meters above sea level, which results in a reputation of special quality and properties. Like Xiaguan, Nan Jian factory uses similar technologies and treatment during the production of their special Tuo Tea. This tea is famous for its balanced aroma and sweet taste.
ORGANOLEPTICS
Sweet, woody shu pu'er with noble character and deep, smooth taste. Aroma is sweet and deep with woody, nutty, balsamic notes. The taste is clean and smooth with woody, nutty, balsamic notes and silky texture. Dried plum, sugary sweetness, nutty nuances and long-lasting aftertaste makes this tea very noble and pleasant to drink. Dark amber colour of the infusion makes this tea beautiful in a glass or porcelain teaware.
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