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EarthyWoodyComplex
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This 2017 raw Pu-erh, sourced from ancient trees in a Lincang protected forest, offers a robust and evolving profile. Expect deep earthy notes intertwined with a woody sweetness, culminating in a complex and satisfying infusion with a unique character shaped by its mainland China and UK storage journey.
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What does 2017 Xizihao Polar Opposites taste like?
This 2017 raw Pu-erh, sourced from ancient trees in a Lincang protected forest, offers a robust and evolving profile. Expect deep earthy notes intertwined with a woody sweetness, culminating in a comp. It leans earthy, woody and complex.
How should I brew 2017 Xizihao Polar Opposites?
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 2017 Xizihao Polar Opposites come from?
Grown in Lincang, China. This batch is from the Spring 2017 harvest.
How much does 2017 Xizihao Polar Opposites cost?
Starts at $20.27 from Puerh Guy, or about $1.14/g. A 16g package gets you around 3 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $6.84 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.