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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
China
Harvest
2020
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BoldAstringentEarthy
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This Sheng Pu-erh is a true powerhouse, known for its intense 'cha qi' that provides a strong, invigorating sensation. It presents a classic raw Pu-erh profile with a pronounced bitterness and enjoyable astringency, making for a robust and memorable session. Be prepared for its strength; this tea is designed to awaken the senses.
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About This Tea
What does "Gourdsmasher" Sheng / Raw Puerh Tea Dragon Balls taste like?
This Sheng Pu-erh is a true powerhouse, known for its intense 'cha qi' that provides a strong, invigorating sensation. It presents a classic raw Pu-erh profile with a pronounced bitterness and enjoyab. It leans bold, astringent and earthy.
How should I brew "Gourdsmasher" Sheng / Raw Puerh Tea Dragon Balls?
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 "Gourdsmasher" Sheng / Raw Puerh Tea Dragon Balls come from?
Grown in China. This batch is from the 2020 harvest.
How much does "Gourdsmasher" Sheng / Raw Puerh Tea Dragon Balls cost?
Starts at $11.99 from Crimson Lotus Tea, or about $0.33/g. A 30g package gets you around 5 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $1.98 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.
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