Crimson Lotus Tea · "519 Shanghai" Memorial Sheng / Raw Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
2021
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This Sheng Pu-erh initially presents a strong bitterness that fills the palate, evolving into a delightful sweetness in later infusions. Its aroma is a complex and enchanting medley of sweet citrus and berries with subtle floral undertones, reminiscent of lemon drops and hawthorn. The mouthfeel is substantial, culminating in a savory, umami finish with a hint of brininess.
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What does "519 Shanghai" Memorial Sheng / Raw Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory taste like?
This Sheng Pu-erh initially presents a strong bitterness that fills the palate, evolving into a delightful sweetness in later infusions. Its aroma is a complex and enchanting medley of sweet citrus an. It leans citrus, bitter and umami.
How should I brew "519 Shanghai" Memorial Sheng / Raw Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory?
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 "519 Shanghai" Memorial Sheng / Raw Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China. This batch is from the 2021 harvest.
How much does "519 Shanghai" Memorial Sheng / Raw Puerh Tea :: Seattle Inventory cost?
Starts at $72.99 from Crimson Lotus Tea, or about $0.36/g. A 200g package gets you around 33 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $2.16 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.