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Green Tea - Sheng Pu

Wu Liang Shan 無量山

Mellow sweet with notes of juicy raisin

$19.00 USD
$19.00 USD
Size
Vintage

Vintages:

Spring 2022:  This batch comes from leaves meticulously hand-harvested from ancient tea trees deep in the woods. It has an incredibly round and soft texture, a rarity for Pu Er.

Spring 2021: Mellow, tannic, and vegetal

Spring 2017: Cooked bamboo leaves, vegetal and tannic

Spring 2015: Mellow and sweet with faint notes of dried fruits

Spring 2015, Single Tree: Juicy raisin, mellow tannins, and a good amount of umami. The entire batch of this vintage is harvested from one single tea tree that can produce 30-40 pounds of fresh leaves during tea season. Single Tree Pu Ers are a rare treat, as harvesting and crafting need optimal conditions. 

About This Tea

Wu Liang Shan is one of the two major mountains in the northern Yun Nan tea region and the location of this Sheng Pu. We love this tea for its daily drinking abilities, a mellow, pleasant, easy-to-drink go-to.

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Terroir and Origin

  • Origin

    Wu Liang Shan, Jing Dong, Yun Nan Province, China (~2050m elevation)

  • History and Significance

    Pu Er teas are named after the location where they are grown. Wu Liang Shan is the name of the mountain, as well as this tea. This terroir is known for producing pleasant, easy-going Sheng Pu.

  • Category

    Category: Green Tea - Sheng Pu

    Sub-Category: Shai Qing (Sun-dried Green)

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  • Processing

    Wu Liang Shan is made of Qun Ti Da Ye Zhong (Heirloom Large Leaf) material. Pu Er making follows a typical green tea process; that's why it is academically classified as a sun-dry green tea. Pu Er picking is usually one bud with two or three leaves. The teas are generally shade wilted to lose some moisture before being wok-fried in a large batch. The large batch of Pu Er being processed each time is the "mistake" that causes the tea's enzyme not to be damaged thoroughly, providing the basis for aging Pu Er later on. The hot and moist tea leaves are then rolled and shaped quickly before being evenly spread out under the sun to dry. Aggressively intense sun is the most preferred in Pu Er making.

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Tasting Notes and Brewing Methods

  • Tasting Notes

    We often taste mellow and sweet notes of dried fruits and cooked bamboo.

  • Brewing Instructions

    Please see above for the category specific brewing specs for Gong Fu brewing. For brewing in a teapot, mug, or single cup visit this article here.

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