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Tasting Notes
EarthyWoodySweet
Vendor Notes
This aged Sheng Pu-erh offers a rich, earthy foundation with deep notes of damp wood and a hint of camphor. Over time, it unveils a mellow sweetness and a comforting, thick body that coats the palate, characteristic of well-stored Xiaguan productions.
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What does 2006 Xiaguan "Royal" Gongtuo Boxed 200g taste like?
This aged Sheng Pu-erh offers a rich, earthy foundation with deep notes of damp wood and a hint of camphor. Over time, it unveils a mellow sweetness and a comforting, thick body that coats the palate,. It leans earthy, woody and sweet.
How should I brew 2006 Xiaguan "Royal" Gongtuo Boxed 200g?
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 2006 Xiaguan "Royal" Gongtuo Boxed 200g come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China. This batch is from the Spring 2006 harvest.
How much does 2006 Xiaguan "Royal" Gongtuo Boxed 200g cost?
Starts at $7.50 from NWPuerh, or about $0.15/g. A 50g package gets you around 8 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $0.90 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.