"Seven Brothers" from company Chantai which specializes in manufacture of Pu'er grades from famous tea gardens. The grade was made from spring shoots of tea trees growing in Yiu mountains (district Sishunban-na).
375 g teacake of medium density, easily broken with fingers into relatively large strings of twisted dark brown leaves with long stems and silvery buds. The aroma of dry tea is moderate, delicate, woody-balsamic. The infusion is transparent and has a bright apricot shade.
The bouquet of ready tea is mature, multi-dimensional, refined, fruity-balsamic with nuances of herbs, oak moss, dried apricots, dried apples and citrus. The taste is clear, mild, mouth-filling, silky, sweetish, minty-cool, delicately sour with a light grape tartness and notes of spices. The aroma is intense, sweet, reminding of fruit compote with floral notes. A rich refreshing aftertaste.
Preparation: brew with boiling hot water (95-100°C) in a gaiwan or a teapot made of porous clay for Sheng Pu'er. The proportion is 5 g per 100 ml. Use "pouring brewing method" (pouring water through leaves, gradually extending exposure time). The leaves can last for 11-12 brews.
An excellent collector's item – delicate, soothing, with a great flavour and a harmonious effect. It clears away drowsiness and dullness, balances excess emotions, enhance harmony and clarity of thinking. Especially meant for lovers of fruity Sheng tea grades.
