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FloralEarthySweet
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This 2016 raw Pu-erh from Mangzhi presents an enchanting aroma of wild orchids, gracefully interwoven with deep, grounding earthy notes. Its gushu origins contribute to a robust body and a subtly sweet, long-lasting finish, revealing layers of complexity with each infusion.
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What does 2016 Xizihao Wild Orchid taste like?
This 2016 raw Pu-erh from Mangzhi presents an enchanting aroma of wild orchids, gracefully interwoven with deep, grounding earthy notes. Its gushu origins contribute to a robust body and a subtly swee. It leans floral, earthy and sweet.
How should I brew 2016 Xizihao Wild Orchid?
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 2016 Xizihao Wild Orchid come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China. This batch is from the Spring 2016 harvest.
How much does 2016 Xizihao Wild Orchid cost?
Starts at $324.25 from Puerh Guy, or about $0.81/g. A 400g package gets you around 67 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $4.86 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.