A blog about tea.
Tag: Shou Puerh
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Liu Bao vs. Pu-erh Tea
Liu Bao and pu-erh tea, especially shou pu-erh seem similar at first sight. However, there are some differences and those are discussed in this article.
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Why is Pu-erh Tea So Expensive?
Pu-erh tea has become more popular but why is it so expensive? This article discusses the main reasons why you have to spend quite a bit to buy pu-erh tea.
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Why Does Some Pu-erh Tea Taste Fishy?
Pu-erh tea is popular all over the world but some shou pu-erh tastes and smells fishy. This is because trimethylamine is created during artificial fermentation.
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What is the Difference Between Sheng and Shou Pu-erh?
The difference between sheng and shou pu-erh is artificial fermentation. Shou pu-erh is artificially fermented during production to speed up the aging process.
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2012 LTC Da Hong Ying Tea Tasting (Vin-Satori)
The 2012 LTC Da Hong Ying from Vin-Satori is a well-balanced tea with the right intensity. Combination of sweet and bitter that became fruitier towards the end.
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2018 Rong Pu Ripe Tea Tasting (Chen Sheng Hao)
The 2018 Rong Pu Ripe from Chen Sheng Hao is a perfect shou puerh for beginners. It has basic but really enjoyable flavours throughout the session.
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2011 LTC Yong De Da Ye Tea Tasting (Vin-Satori)
The 2011 LTC Yong De Da Ye from Vin-Satori is a tea that goes the distance. It’s like taking a walk through a dense forest in late autumn.
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2007 Aged Aroma Puerh Tea Tasting (Yee On Tea)
The 2007 Aged Aroma Puerh from Yee on Tea is a mix of sheng and shou puerh. Good body sensation with delicious notes of damp earth and camphor towards the end.
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2001 XY Yiwu Gushu Shu Puerh Tea Tasting (Lao Tea Shop)
The 2001 XY Yiwu Gushu Shu Puerh from Lao Tea Shop is a sweet shou puerh with strong camphor notes in the finish and long-lasting aftertaste.
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Si Fang Aunt Ming Shu Puerh Tea Tasting (Tea Joint)
Tea Joint’s Si Fang Aunt Ming Shu Puerh is a fun tea to discover. It starts out with some edgy notes but becomes really comforting towards the end.
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The Importance of Experimenting
Experimenting in Gong Fu Cha is a way to get better tea. I bought a teapot for a particular tea but saw it’s much better to brew a different tea.
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2005 Master Loo Tea Brick Tea Tasting (ANMO)
ANMO’s 2005 Master Loo Tea Brick is shou puerh with a woodsy flavour profile. It went from visiting a sawmill to walking through a camphor forest.
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2013 Sunsing Aged Tree Shou Pu-Erh Tea Tasting (ANMO)
ANMO’s 2013 Sunsing Aged Tree Shou Pu-Erh tea is a perfect harmony of wet leaves, mushrooms, cherry wood and a sweet earthiness.
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2013 Yong De Blue Label Ripe Pu-er Tea Tasting (Yunnan Sourcing)
Yunnan Sourcing’s 2013 Yong De Blue Label Ripe Pu-er is a good everyday shou. It starts out earthy with notes of camphor and becomes really sweet.
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Wild Orange 2009 Ripe Puer Tangerine Tea Tasting (Teasenz)
The Wild Orange 2009 Ripe Puer Tangerine from Teasenz is the perfect introduction to shou puer tea. There is a subtle earthiness and an orange sweetness.