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This raw Pu-erh from Xiao Hu Sai in Lincang starts with a striking bitterness that quickly transforms into a profound sweetness. Expect delightful notes of fresh honeycomb, warm baked cake, and tropical fruits like papaya and guava, creating a complex and evolving flavor profile. The tea offers a thick, creamy texture with vibrant energy, leaving a pleasant tingle and enduring sweetness.
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What does New Kicks 2023 Xiao Hu Sai Orb taste like?
This raw Pu-erh from Xiao Hu Sai in Lincang starts with a striking bitterness that quickly transforms into a profound sweetness. Expect delightful notes of fresh honeycomb, warm baked cake, and tropic. It leans fruity, sweet and mineral.
How should I brew New Kicks 2023 Xiao Hu Sai Orb?
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 New Kicks 2023 Xiao Hu Sai Orb come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China from the Gushu cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2023 harvest.
How much does New Kicks 2023 Xiao Hu Sai Orb cost?
Starts at $3.90 from One River Tea, or about $0.56/g. A 7g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $3.36 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.