Origin

China

Chinese tea is a living product. Aged white teas or Sheng Pu-erhs evolve over the years: from the aroma of fresh hay and meadow flowers to noble notes of old…

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Discover Gaba Shu Puer tea – an exceptional aged tea, carefully selected by Teemaailm experts specifically for the Estonian tea community. This tea offers an unforgettable and deeply satisfying taste experience.

The aroma is rich and multi-layered, presenting sweet woody notes that blend with subtle earthy and dark chocolate nuances. The prepared infusion is a deep ruby red, almost black, indicating the tea’s maturity and rich character.

The flavor profile is exceptionally smooth and rounded, without any harshness. The first infusions bring forth sweet, creamy notes reminiscent of caramel, vanilla, and dried fruits. Subsequent steeps reveal deeper, earthier tones – oak, damp forest, and a light spiciness. Gaba processing gives the tea a characteristic balanced feeling that is both calming and invigorating.

The aftertaste is long and pleasant, leaving a sweet and lingering sensation in the mouth. It is delicate and velvety, evoking a calm and meditative mood. Gaba Shu Puer tea is known for its “cha qi” or tea spirit, which offers deep relaxation and focus. It is truly an oily infusion that coats the palate with a pleasant and full-bodied texture, providing long-lasting enjoyment.

Teemaailm experts have carefully selected this batch to offer Estonian tea lovers a unique and authentic Gaba Shu Puer experience.

This legendary Gaba Shu Puer tea originates from the deep Yunnan province of China, a region considered the birthplace of tea. The highlands here, thick fogs, and fertile red soil create ideal conditions for tea bushes to grow. Ancient tea trees stretch their roots deep into the earth, drawing unique minerals that give the tea its extraordinary character. According to legend, the first tea tree grew right here, its leaves gifting health and peace to people, making Yunnan the kingdom of tea. This unique terroir and centuries-old traditions are woven into every cup, offering a journey through time and space.

🍵 Preparation Kit: Use a Gaiwan or a small clay teapot.
🌡️ Water Temperature: Boiled water, cooled to 95-100°C.
⚖️ Tea Quantity: Approximately 5-7 grams of tea leaves per 100-150 ml of water.
💧 First Infusion (Rinse): Pour hot water over the leaves and immediately pour it out (5-10 seconds). This awakens the tea and cleans the leaves.
⏳ Subsequent Infusions:
- First steep: 10-15 seconds.
- Second steep: 15-20 seconds.
- Third steep and beyond: extend each steep time by 5-10 seconds according to taste. Good Gaba Shu Puer can withstand many infusions.
☕ Enjoyment: Pour the prepared tea immediately into a small cup and enjoy.