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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…
View all teas from China →Magic of Pu-erh Tea takes you on a journey to the heart of the Far East, offering a unique and profound taste experience. This special Pu-erh tea, carefully selected by Teemaailm experts for the Estonian tea community, is a true treasure for every tea lover.
Pu-erh Tea Organoleptics: Depth and Complexity
Visually, this Pu-erh tea offers a rich, dark red or mahogany brown infusion that is clear and inviting. The aroma is multi-layered, presenting notes of wet forest soil and old wood, which open up to sweeter, slightly camphoraceous, and fruity nuances.
In taste, “Magic of Pu-erh Tea” is exceptionally smooth and balanced. Earthiness and woodiness blend on the palate into a silky, slightly sweet note, complemented by subtle spicy and cocoa-like undertones. The infusion has a full-bodied and oily texture that coats the palate and leaves a long-lasting, pleasant sensation. Each tasting reveals new nuances, offering a constantly evolving flavor profile. The aftertaste is long and warming, leaving a pleasant sweetness and a light minty freshness in the mouth.
Pu-erh tea is born in the heart of China, in the mysterious Yunnan province, where ancient mountains kiss the sky and dense fogs embrace tea bushes. The rich red soil and unique climate here create ideal conditions for the growth of tea trees, some of which have lived for thousands of years. According to legend, the inhabitants of Yunnan discovered the healing properties of tea long before it reached the rest of the world, gifting us this magical beverage. This region is also home to the ancient Tea Horse Road, which carried Pu-erh far and wide.
How to properly prepare Pu-erh tea (Gong Fu Cha method):
- 🍵 Utensils: Use a gaiwan or a small clay teapot (Yixing).
- 🌡️ Water: Use boiling water (95-100°C).
- ⚖️ Tea quantity: Approximately 5-7 grams of tea per 100-150 ml of water.
- 💧 First rinse (awakening): Pour water over and immediately (5-10 seconds) pour it out. This awakens the tea and cleans the leaves.
- ⏳ Subsequent infusions:
- 1st-3rd infusion: 10-15 seconds
- 4th-6th infusion: 15-25 seconds
- Thereafter, extend each infusion time by 5-10 seconds.
- ☕ Enjoy multiple flavorful infusions!
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