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7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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This distinctive ripe Pu-erh brick offers a profound depth, characteristic of its 'Lao Cha Tou' nature. Expect a smooth, thick liquor with rich earthy notes, hints of damp forest floor, and a subtle sweetness that lingers on the palate. The 'purple tea' cultivar contributes a unique layer to its complex profile.
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What does Purple Lao Cha Tou Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick taste like?
This distinctive ripe Pu-erh brick offers a profound depth, characteristic of its 'Lao Cha Tou' nature. Expect a smooth, thick liquor with rich earthy notes, hints of damp forest floor, and a subtle s. It leans earthy, mellow and deep.
How should I brew Purple Lao Cha Tou Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick?
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 Purple Lao Cha Tou Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China from the Zi Ya cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2025 harvest.
How much does Purple Lao Cha Tou Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick cost?
Starts at $14.00 from Yunnan Sourcing, or about $0.14/g. A 100g package gets you around 17 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $0.84 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.
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