Brewing Guide
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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
2017
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Tasting Notes
FloralSweetSyrupy
Vendor Notes
This youthful and vigorous Yiwu Pu-erh displays a delightful contrast. When lightly steeped, it opens with bright floral notes and a sweet finish. A heavier hand reveals a syrupy sweetness with a satisfying bite, showcasing its robust and dynamic character.
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About This Tea
What does 2017 Little Ducks taste like?
This dark from Yunnan, China offers a distinctive drinking experience. This youthful and vigorous Yiwu Pu-erh displays a delightful contrast. When lightly steeped, it opens with bright floral notes and a sweet finish. A heavier hand reveals a syrupy sweetness with a sati. It sits in the "Floral" and "Sweet" and "Syrupy" flavor families, so expect a cup that leans floral and sweet and syrupy.
How should I brew 2017 Little Ducks?
Aim for water around 95–100 °C (203–212 °F). Western style: steep for 3–5 minutes in a mug or teapot. Gongfu style: use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–20 s steeps (10–20+ infusions) for multiple short steeps — this way you can taste how the flavor evolves. Give the leaves a quick rinse with boiling water before your first real steep — it wakes up the flavors and removes any storage dust.
Where does 2017 Little Ducks come from?
This dark is grown in Yunnan, China. This particular batch comes from the 2017 harvest.