Raw Pu'erh Sample Pack

SUMMARY 

Type: Raw Pu'erh Tea 
Origin: Yunnan, China
Includes: Ice Breaker 2019, Concrete Jungle 2016, Raw Bulang Brick 2014

We've put together samples of our Raw Pu'erh teas to give you a quick and easy introduction to this complex and punchy style of tea.

WHAT'S IN THE PACK?

Ice Breaker (2019)
Sour Plum, Bittermelon, Spearmint

Made from leaves sourced from Hua Zhu Liang Zi, the highest mountain peak in Xishuangbanna, the tea begins deceptively light but soon, after a few steeps, gives way to reveal that signature Pu'erh bitterness that's so intoxicating, so addictive and doesn't let up.

Concrete Jungle (2016)
Woody, sugarcane, dried shitake 

A slightly aged Raw Pu'er made from Autumn 2016 leaves from Bulang Shan, pressed into cakes in late 2019. Having been aged for a few years since its initial production has allowed this tea to begin developing a more mellow and mature flavour.

Raw Bulang Brick (2014)
Sour plum, menthol, pepper

A semi aged Raw Pu'er made from a mix of Spring 2011, 2012 and 2014 leaves from Bulang Shan, pressed into bricks in 2014.

PREPARATION NOTES

 Gong-Fu style (preferred method)

 5g per 80 – 100ml of water
 95 – 100 degrees Celsius
 5 – 10 secs per infusion* (up to 15 infusions)

*First infusion is a quick 3 – 5 sec rinse and isn't drunk.

 Teapot steep

 5g per 300ml of water
 95 – 100 degrees Celsius
 2mins

STORAGE

Proper tea storage is super important. Improper storage leads to flat, flavourless and potentially weird tasting tea. So as a rule of thumb, keep your tea leaves in an airtight container (the less air inside the better) and away from heat, light, moisture and strong odours.