Crimson Lotus Tea · 2018 Spring "Intrigue" Sheng / Raw Puerh Tea Blend
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
Spring 2018
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SweetSavoryHerbaceous
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This custom blend offers an intriguing experience, opening with a noticeable sweetness that gracefully builds. The aroma carries notes of warm bread, forest moss, and a hint of wild honey, reminiscent of a mountain meadow. On the palate, it delivers a thick, rich body with savory hints of smoked green beans, evolving into a vibrant citrus zest and finishing with the smooth sweetness of honeydew melon.
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What does 2018 Spring "Intrigue" Sheng / Raw Puerh Tea Blend taste like?
This custom blend offers an intriguing experience, opening with a noticeable sweetness that gracefully builds. The aroma carries notes of warm bread, forest moss, and a hint of wild honey, reminiscent. It leans sweet, savory and herbaceous.
How should I brew 2018 Spring "Intrigue" Sheng / Raw Puerh Tea Blend?
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 2018 Spring "Intrigue" Sheng / Raw Puerh Tea Blend come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China. This batch is from the Spring 2018 harvest.
How much does 2018 Spring "Intrigue" Sheng / Raw Puerh Tea Blend cost?
Starts at $7.99 from Crimson Lotus Tea, or about $0.27/g. A 20g package gets you around 3 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $1.62 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.