Tea Horse Road Shu Pu'er 2006

Special edition cake, with the stamps of all the towns that were originally a stop of the ancient tea-horse road.

This cake celebrates the essence of pu’er shupu in either it most famous terroir, and the proficient processing technique. It gathers a blend of the most important Xishuangbanna mountains post-fermented in the heart of Menghai and packed in a special wrapping paper stamped by all the original stops of the ancient tea horse road.

It is a celebration of the route that made Pu’er tea became widespread and well known in many countries, receiving the appreciation and esteem of many tea enthusiasts.

The richness of color and the full, earthy aroma of its liquor is unique among many teas. In addition, the fermentation underway since 2006 adds a special sweet aftertaste to the infusion, and a mellow and long-lasting fragrance of forest soil and ripe ferns. Finally, as all Pu’er lovers know, its taste changes over time, and here lies its charm.

Now, by tasting this precious tea, one can still feel the aroma of the earth crossed by ancient caravans, and the sweet mellowness of the scorching sun.

Flush: Spring 2006
Brewing time: Begin with a 15-20 second brew. Increase with each successive brew as needed.
Water temperature: 100° C
Number of brews: 10
Storage: avoid heat, light and moisture

Ingredienser: fermenteret te