Shu puer «Gushu Chatou» («Tea Heads») made from ancient tea trees of Menghai County, harvest 2016.
In appearance: large, chocolate-brown lumps of tightly pressed fragments of tea leaves and buds. The aroma is restrained, woody with a nutty accent. The infusion is slightly cloudy, reddish-chestnut.
The bouquet of the ready-made tea is mature, nutty, with woody, balsamic and bread notes. The aroma is deep and warm, mellow, nutty-and-milky. The taste is full-bodied and smooth, velvety, sweetish, with a slight bitterness and spicy nuances.
Brew tea with hot water (95°C) in a gaiwan or a teapot made of porous clay. The proportion is 8-10 g per 100 ml. Brew with an exposure of 20-30 seconds, gradually increasing the exposure time to 2-3 minutes. You can steep the tea up to 12 times. Ideal for boiling or brewing in a thermos.
«Gushu Chatou» is an excellent shu puer made from ancient trees - with a soft, velvety taste and warming effect.
