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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
1998
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EarthyWoodyComplex
Vendor Notes
This aged 1998 Sheng Pu-erh offers a profound journey into the depths of a forest floor, revealing rich, earthy aromas complemented by hints of camphor and old wood. Its smooth, complex liquor unfolds with a persistent sweetness, culminating in a deeply satisfying and contemplative finish.
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About This Tea
What does 1998 Zhong Cha Hong Yin Te Bing : Puerh Sheng Vieilli, 360g taste like?
This dark from Yunnan, China offers a distinctive drinking experience. This aged 1998 Sheng Pu-erh offers a profound journey into the depths of a forest floor, revealing rich, earthy aromas complemented by hints of camphor and old wood. Its smooth, complex liquor unfolds. It sits in the "Earthy" and "Woody" and "Complex" flavor families, so expect a cup that leans earthy and woody and complex.
How should I brew 1998 Zhong Cha Hong Yin Te Bing : Puerh Sheng Vieilli, 360g?
Aim for water around 95–100 °C (203–212 °F). Western style: steep for 3–5 minutes in a mug or teapot. Gongfu style: use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–20 s steeps (10–20+ infusions) for multiple short steeps — this way you can taste how the flavor evolves. Give the leaves a quick rinse with boiling water before your first real steep — it wakes up the flavors and removes any storage dust.
Where does 1998 Zhong Cha Hong Yin Te Bing : Puerh Sheng Vieilli, 360g come from?
This dark is grown in Yunnan, China. This particular batch comes from the 1998 harvest.