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This vibrant Sheng Pu'er greets the palate with a bold, dense infusion. Expect a focused bitterness akin to citrus pith, beautifully balanced by the mellow sweetness of sticky rice and a refreshing hint of honeydew melon. A captivating interplay of sensations unfolds, featuring a strong but pleasant astringency that transforms into a lingering, sugary hui gan, making each sip of water taste like nectar.
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About This Tea
What does Laobanzhang Gushu 2024 taste like?
This vibrant Sheng Pu'er greets the palate with a bold, dense infusion. Expect a focused bitterness akin to citrus pith, beautifully balanced by the mellow sweetness of sticky rice and a refreshing hi. It leans fruity, sweet and bitter.
How should I brew Laobanzhang Gushu 2024?
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 Laobanzhang Gushu 2024 come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China from the Menghai Daye cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2024 harvest.
How much does Laobanzhang Gushu 2024 cost?
Starts at $57.14 from Nannuoshan, or about $1.95/g. A 20g package gets you around 3 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $11.70 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.