Crimson Lotus Tea · Spring 2017 "Slumbering Dragon" Sheng / Raw Puerh from Crimson Lotus Tea
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
Spring 2017
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This raw Pu-erh from ancient trees offers a potent and intense experience, characterized by a pronounced bitterness that gradually softens with age. Underlying notes of wild blueberries complement its pure and natural character, culminating in a transcendent and strong chaqi.
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What does Spring 2017 "Slumbering Dragon" Sheng / Raw Puerh from Crimson Lotus Tea taste like?
This raw Pu-erh from ancient trees offers a potent and intense experience, characterized by a pronounced bitterness that gradually softens with age. Underlying notes of wild blueberries complement its. It leans bitter, wild and energetic.
How should I brew Spring 2017 "Slumbering Dragon" 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 Spring 2017 "Slumbering Dragon" Sheng / Raw Puerh from Crimson Lotus Tea come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China. This batch is from the Spring 2017 harvest.