Teas Red Blossom Tea | Emperor Shou Pu-Erh 2008

This Emperor Pu-Erh Is Comprised Of Small Hand-Picked Young Leaves And Buds, Gathered In Spring Of 2008 From Menghai County In Xishuangbanna, The Lush Tea Growing Region Of Yunnan, China. It’S A Region Rich In History And In The Unique Environmental Factors Ideal For Cultivating Good Quality Pu-Erh.

Picked Tea Leaves Are First Sun Withered, Then Rolled, Twisted And Finally Roasted To Create A “Maocha”, The Base Green Stage Of A Pu-Erh. The Maocha Is Then Piled And Composted In A Controlled Process That Accelerates The Aging Of The Tea, Doing In A Year What Normally Would Take Upwards Of 10 Years To Achieve If The Tea Was Allowed To Age On Its Own.

This “Shou” Or “Cooked” Process Introduces A Mellow, Malty Character To Pu-Erhs. In This Example, The Result Is A Rich Texture In The Mouth, Balanced By A Bright, Luscious Flavor With Notes Of Chocolate Mint Or Grass Jelly.