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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
China
Harvest
2018
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EarthyWoodyCamphor
Vendor Notes
This 2018 Ripe Pu-erh offers a deeply grounding experience, with prominent notes of damp earth and rich wood, evoking the scent of petrichor after a rain. Underlying tones of camphor add a refreshing complexity, culminating in an earthy, umber-toned brew that benefits from aging but is ready to enjoy.
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About This Tea
What does 2018 Lumber Slut taste like?
This dark from China offers a distinctive drinking experience. This 2018 Ripe Pu-erh offers a deeply grounding experience, with prominent notes of damp earth and rich wood, evoking the scent of petrichor after a rain. Underlying tones of camphor add a refreshing . It sits in the "Earthy" and "Woody" and "Camphor" flavor families, so expect a cup that leans earthy and woody and camphor.
How should I brew 2018 Lumber Slut?
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 2018 Lumber Slut come from?
This dark is grown in China. This particular batch comes from the 2018 harvest.