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Oolong

Aged Yunnan
Tribute Grade
Organic

Yunnan Province, China
Shou 'cooked' Pu-erh
Elegant, slender, slightly twisted leaf
Mottled oxidation and fermentation
Earthy but sweet aromatics
Coppery-amber liquor

4 oz	8 oz	16 oz
17.50 Buy	35.00 Buy	70.00 Buy

Loose Leaf shou Pu-erh is a very practical way to either enjoy Pu-erh on a daily basis without the formality of beeng cha preparation or an easy, low-cost method of determining whether or not one really enjoys the complex flavors that Pu-erh exhibits.

Our Aged Yunnan Tribute Grade Pu-erh is the highest grade of loose shou Pu-erh available. Tribute grades of Pu-erh show a fine leaf and even fermentation. It's flavor profile tends toward the complex and caramel-rich. Steep this leaf a short length, many times.

Use 1 teaspoon of leaf per 6 oz of water.
Pu-erh can steep for 3-4 minutes.
More water can be added to steep a second and sometimes a third infusion.
(This is the standard Pu-erh preparation for the beverage accompaniment at dim sum).

Use water that is 195° - 210°F
Asian description: ‘turbulent waters’
That’s just at the boil - Boil the water and pour it onto the leaves

Note: Pu-erh is always ‘rinsed’ before being steeped.
This is a quick application of hot water that is poured off immediately,
and then fresh water is used for the steepings that are drunk.