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7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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EarthyWoodySweet
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This aged Shu Pu-erh delivers a rich, silky texture, unveiling deep notes of antique wood and savory incense. Subtle undertones of vanilla fudge and dried loquat provide a smooth, lingering sweetness, culminating in a clean and creamy finish.
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About This Tea
What does Black Yunnan Tuo 96 taste like?
This aged Shu Pu-erh delivers a rich, silky texture, unveiling deep notes of antique wood and savory incense. Subtle undertones of vanilla fudge and dried loquat provide a smooth, lingering sweetness,. It leans earthy, woody and sweet.
How should I brew Black Yunnan Tuo 96?
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 Black Yunnan Tuo 96 come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China from the Menghai Daye cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 1996 harvest.
How much does Black Yunnan Tuo 96 cost?
Starts at $1.00 from Mei Leaf, or about $0.11/g. A 5g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $0.66 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.
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