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This aged gushu raw Pu-erh from 2011 offers a profound journey through earthy, leathery notes, evolving into hints of dried fruit and a clean, long-lasting finish. Its dry Taiwanese storage has allowed its character to deepen gracefully over time, promising a rich and contemplative brewing experience.
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What does 2011 Xizihao Joy for the Heavens taste like?
This aged gushu raw Pu-erh from 2011 offers a profound journey through earthy, leathery notes, evolving into hints of dried fruit and a clean, long-lasting finish. Its dry Taiwanese storage has allowe. It leans earthy, complex and evolving.
How should I brew 2011 Xizihao Joy for the Heavens?
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 2011 Xizihao Joy for the Heavens come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China from the Gushu cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2011 harvest.
How much does 2011 Xizihao Joy for the Heavens cost?
Starts at $33.78 from Puerh Guy, or about $0.58/g. A 50g package gets you around 8 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $3.48 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.