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EarthySweetViscous
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This aged Sheng Pu-erh presents a dense and viscous liquor, initially offering subtle bitterness and astringency that quickly mellows into a pronounced returning sweetness and saliva-inducing effect. A refreshing coolness envelops the mouth and throat, culminating in a lingering finish. Further sips reveal a tender sweetness and roundness, underscored by the assertive, wild character derived from its mountain origins.
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About This Tea
What does 2004 Xiaguan Nanzhao Tuo taste like?
This aged Sheng Pu-erh presents a dense and viscous liquor, initially offering subtle bitterness and astringency that quickly mellows into a pronounced returning sweetness and saliva-inducing effect. . It leans earthy, sweet and viscous.
How should I brew 2004 Xiaguan Nanzhao Tuo?
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 2004 Xiaguan Nanzhao Tuo come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China from the Banzhang cultivar. This batch is from the 2004 harvest.
How much does 2004 Xiaguan Nanzhao Tuo cost?
Starts at $24.50 from Quiche Teas, or about $0.24/g. A 100g package gets you around 17 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $1.44 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.