I got a big “Phatty” sample of this pu’erh from Dexter3657. Used the whole thing in a little gongfu glass pot so I could watch the particles break apart.
This is pu-pu-nom-nom goodness. It’s everything I love from a shou pu’erh! A little earthy, a little sweet, with a minty fresh finish.
The truth is, mini gungfu shots are just not doing it for me tonight, cause I want mooore of it right now!!!
Sorry for the “pu-rists”, but I dumped everything into a large infuser and steeped in a 16oz mug. Let me tell you, I am now unapologetically gulping it down as if there was no tomorrow. A satisfied fairy, that’s what a I am…sorry Mandala for such an incomplete review but sometimes, you need to keep things simple and just let the tea shine for you :-)
Thank you so much Dexter for sharing this with me!
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Yay, glad you liked it. This isn’t my favorite Mandala pu’erh, but even just ok Mandala pu’erh is just amazing compared to most others I’ve tried.
Well, i’m still sipping on it, really enjoying it.
Have you tried it cold steeped?
No, I have not, cause I just used the whole sample at once tonight, but I plan on cold steeping the used leaves. I’m guessing you have?
I like my Shu’s made western sometimes too. So rich, so robust, so YUM!
I do shus western a lot
I’m not sure I’ve cold steeped this one, but in general I cold steep used pu’erh leaves – love cold steeped pu’erh. You said you cold steep your oolongs – just wondering if you do the pu’erhs too.
Tea-riffic! I frequently brew up shu loud and proud before a workout or a run. In HUGE pots for lots of hydration :) Can’t walk around with 1 ounce cups without spilling, after all. Sometimes you just need a big-ass mug of shu pu’er. Your review is perfect!
Aww! Just saw your comment Garrett, thank you ;-)
Yay, glad you liked it. This isn’t my favorite Mandala pu’erh, but even just ok Mandala pu’erh is just amazing compared to most others I’ve tried.
Well, i’m still sipping on it, really enjoying it.
Have you tried it cold steeped?
No, I have not, cause I just used the whole sample at once tonight, but I plan on cold steeping the used leaves. I’m guessing you have?
I like my Shu’s made western sometimes too. So rich, so robust, so YUM!
I do shus western a lot
I’m not sure I’ve cold steeped this one, but in general I cold steep used pu’erh leaves – love cold steeped pu’erh. You said you cold steep your oolongs – just wondering if you do the pu’erhs too.
Tea-riffic! I frequently brew up shu loud and proud before a workout or a run. In HUGE pots for lots of hydration :) Can’t walk around with 1 ounce cups without spilling, after all. Sometimes you just need a big-ass mug of shu pu’er. Your review is perfect!
Aww! Just saw your comment Garrett, thank you ;-)