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7g 100ml
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Autumn Raw Pu-erh (Other)
Yunnan Sourcing · 2016 Yunnan Sourcing "Autumn Ku Zhu Shan" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
Autumn 2016
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BitterStrongEarthy
Vendor Notes
This robust raw Pu-erh from Ku Zhu Mountain offers a potent and notably bitter profile, a distinct characteristic compared to sweeter local teas. Expect a unique flavor, bridging the qualities of Jing Gu and Mengku productions, derived from mature wild arbor trees over a century old. It promises exceptional potential for long-term aging.
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What does 2016 Yunnan Sourcing "Autumn Ku Zhu Shan" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake taste like?
This robust raw Pu-erh from Ku Zhu Mountain offers a potent and notably bitter profile, a distinct characteristic compared to sweeter local teas. Expect a unique flavor, bridging the qualities of Jing. It leans bitter, strong and earthy.
How should I brew 2016 Yunnan Sourcing "Autumn Ku Zhu Shan" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake?
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 Yunnan Sourcing "Autumn Ku Zhu Shan" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China. This batch is from the Autumn 2016 harvest.
How much does 2016 Yunnan Sourcing "Autumn Ku Zhu Shan" Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake cost?
Starts at $14.25 from Yunnan Sourcing, or about $0.36/g. A 25g package gets you around 4 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $2.16 per session. Compare dark prices across vendors on Teadar.
$14.25$0.36/g