Sheng Pu'er (green, raw)

Journey Through Time: The Art of Sheng Pu'er! 🍵✨

Welcome to the fascinating world of Sheng Pu'er, the 'raw and living' treasure of Chinese tea culture! Think of it as nature's time capsule - a tea that transforms like a butterfly, but instead of weeks, it takes years to reveal its full splendor.

Picture this: tender leaves basking in Yunnan's sunshine, carefully crafted through a dance of traditional techniques - withering, pan-firing (just enough to say 'hello' to the heat), rolling, and sun-drying. This creates what tea masters call 'Mao Cha' - the rebellious teenager of teas, if you will!

But here's where the magic really happens - like a fine wine, Sheng Pu'er is destined for greatness through aging. Through a mysterious symphony of oxidation and microbial fermentation (thanks to some very hardworking bacteria, fungi, and yeasts!), this tea evolves from a bright, assertive youngster into a deep, sophisticated character.

Whether aged in the humid embrace of Hong Kong, the tropical climate of Malaysia, or the precise conditions of Taiwan, each Sheng Pu'er tells its own story. Watch as it transforms from a light, crisp brew to a dark elixir of smooth, complex flavors - it's like watching a time-lapse of nature's patience! 🌱➡️✨

Taste:

  Young: Bright, crisp, assertive

  Aged: Deep, smooth, complex harmony

Preparation: 3-4 teaspoons per litre of water 95°C temperature 2-3 minutes (young) 1-2 minutes (aged)