Crimson Lotus Tea · 2017 "Moon Princess" Sheng / Raw Puerh from Crimson Lotus Tea
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
Autumn 2017
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VegetalSweetFloral
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This 2017 'Moon Princess' Sheng Pu-erh offers a captivating aroma of fresh vegetables with subtle hints of sweet corn. On the palate, it delivers a remarkably thick body, leading to an orchid sweetness that is balanced by a slight bitterness and noticeable astringency. The experience culminates in a lingering, pleasant sweet aftertaste, showcasing the depth of this autumn-harvested tea.
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What does 2017 "Moon Princess" Sheng / Raw Puerh from Crimson Lotus Tea taste like?
This 2017 'Moon Princess' Sheng Pu-erh offers a captivating aroma of fresh vegetables with subtle hints of sweet corn. On the palate, it delivers a remarkably thick body, leading to an orchid sweetnes. It leans vegetal, sweet and floral.
How should I brew 2017 "Moon Princess" Sheng / Raw Puerh from Crimson Lotus Tea?
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.
Where does 2017 "Moon Princess" Sheng / Raw Puerh from Crimson Lotus Tea come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China. This batch is from the Autumn 2017 harvest.
How much does 2017 "Moon Princess" Sheng / Raw Puerh from Crimson Lotus Tea cost?
Starts at $5.99 from Crimson Lotus Tea, or about $0.18/g. A 20g package gets you around 3 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $1.08 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.