Thick and robust, this shu pu’er delivered full experience in each cup. I made 4 steepings out of it and each one was rich and complete.
The initial smell in the bag and when brewing was interesting, hard to pinpoint it but reminded me of a mix of seaweed and mint.
First steep: 200’F 1 min – Deep red color, thick mouthfeel, faint hits of seaweed, strong vanilla, clove, very smooth.
Second steep: 200’F 1:30 – Deep red color, flavor and viscosity still as heavy as the first steep, vanilla, clove, seaweed, and some strange lingering mint all come through.
Third steeping: 200’F 2 mins – A little lighter color, vanilla still present and remains a thick and satisfying tea.
Forth: 212F 5 mins – A little more lighter but still dark red, smooth, and balanced.
Overall, an interesting tea that really delivered for a pu’er. I loved the mouthfeel and smoothness of this tea.
Flavors: Clove, Mint, Smooth, Thick, Tobacco, Vanilla
