Gongfu!
Steeped up a session of this beautiful eighteen year old sheng. This puer is something that I like to pull out whenever I need one of those “you deserve something absolutely fucking incredible” kind of moments and today it completely delivered. Even from the rinse, this is a powerful puer with some of the most deeply resinous notes of camphor I’ve experienced in a sheng. It’s so, so earthy yet clean tasting in a way that reminds me of the fresh, sweet aroma of pulling up carrots, beets, and other root vegetables from mineral rich potting soil after a heavy, heavy storm where the intoxicating aroma of petrichor still hangs in the air. There are undertones of clove and cassia, and a bourbon-like finish. Truly one of those teas that I could probably write an essay on just because I love it so much. It just takes me to such a serene and grounded place as I sip it…
Tea Photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg7RJbouzdz/
Song Pairing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_adPuaYJZc