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7g 100ml
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Full-bodiedSweetComplex
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This Raw Pu-erh from Lao Qian Village offers a classically sweet and aromatic Yi Wu profile. Expect a very full-bodied liquor with a complex, flavorful character, showcasing its pure assamica heritage. It presents a satisfyingly smooth experience with minimal bitterness, highlighting its inherent sweetness.
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What does 2020 Yunnan Sourcing "Lao Qian" Yi Wu Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake taste like?
This Raw Pu-erh from Lao Qian Village offers a classically sweet and aromatic Yi Wu profile. Expect a very full-bodied liquor with a complex, flavorful character, showcasing its pure assamica heritage. It leans full-bodied, sweet and complex.
How should I brew 2020 Yunnan Sourcing "Lao Qian" Yi Wu 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 2020 Yunnan Sourcing "Lao Qian" Yi Wu Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China from the assamica cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2020 harvest.
How much does 2020 Yunnan Sourcing "Lao Qian" Yi Wu Raw Pu-erh Tea Cake cost?
Starts at $15.50 from Yunnan Sourcing, or about $0.40/g. A 25g package gets you around 4 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $2.40 per session. Compare dark prices across vendors on Teadar.
$15.50$0.40/g