Harvest: Spring
Origin: Fengqing County, Yunnan, China
Type: Cooked Pu Erh
Approximate Altitude: 3098m
This is a cooked Pu Erh which means that the Pu Erh leaves are picked, withered and pan fired before being piled for a couple of months in a heated and moist room to accelerate the natural fermentation process giving an earthy but clean flavour.
Directions:
To brew cooked Pu Erh tea Western style, infuse about 2.5g (heaped teaspoon) of leaf per 300ml of 95c water for about 2 minutes. You can reinfuse up to 6 times by adding 30 seconds for every subsequent infusion.
To brew Pu Erh tea Gong fu style, infuse about 5g of leaf per 150m of 95c water for about 5 seconds. You can reinfuse up to 20 times by adding 10 seconds for every subsequent infusion.
Indications:
Pu Erh Teas are low in tannins. They have a rich, unique earthy flavor and can be used for multiple steepings without losing flavor. According to scientific studies Pu-erh teas have many health benefits. Pu-er tea aids in eliminating fat, improving your body's metabolism and strengthening your body for youthful longevity. Pu-erh Tea cleanses the blood, lowers cholesterol and triglycerides, helps with weight control and is also known to help a hangover or two. It is the perfect tea after a heavy meal as it helps relieve any indigestion and aids in the digestion of fatty foods.
