Shu Pu'er "First Grade" was made at the small teafarm "Yu Lu" in Menghai County.
When dry, these are medium-size maroon-brown strings of twisted leaves and their fragments, together with red buds and thin stems. The scent is very moderate, nutty. The infusion is transparent, of a reddish-brown hue.
The bouquet of ready tea is mature woody-nutty with notes of wood resins, autumn leaves and roasted chestnuts. The taste is rich, smooth, sweetish, a bit astringent. The scent is moderate, sweetish, woody-nutty. A pleasant rich aftertaste.
Preparation: brew with boiling water (100 ° C) in a teapot made of porous clay for Shu Pu'er, or in a gaiwan. The proportion is 9 - 8 g per 100 ml. Use "pouring brewing method" (pouring water through leaves, gradually extending exposure time). The leaves last for 9 brews.
A good farmer's Shu Pu'er for everyday tea breaks - simple, quite soothing and harmonious. Depending on the concentration, it can have either antifatigue, or relaxing effect.
