Yiwu

This 2016 Mansa Raw Pu-erh from Bitterleaf Reserve unfolds with a developing profile of rich earthiness and deep, forest floor nuances. Subtle hints of dried fruit and a clean, sweet undertone emerge,. It leans earthy, woody and fruity.

Water around 95–100 °C (203–212 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–20 s steeps (10–20+ rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Rinse the leaves once with boiling water before your first real steep. It cleans off storage dust and gets the flavor going.

Grown in Yunnan, China. This batch is from the 2016 harvest.