Shu Pu'er (dark, cooked, ripe)

The Dark Knight of Tea: Shu Pu'er! 🍵✨

Meet Shu Pu'er (or 'cooked' pu'er) - the younger sibling in the pu'er family who took a shortcut to wisdom! Created in the 1970s to mimic the magic of aged Sheng Pu'er, this clever innovation brings you decades of flavor development in a matter of weeks.

Think of it as a tea that's been through a spa treatment - except instead of cucumber slices, it gets treated to a carefully controlled 'wet piling' process (wo dui). Under precise conditions of humidity and temperature, friendly microorganisms work their transformative magic, turning tea leaves into dark, rich treasures.

The result? A smooth operator with a deep, earthy character that's both grounding and comforting. Like a warm embrace in a cup, Shu Pu'er offers notes of wood, moss, and sweet earth, sometimes with hints of dark chocolate or aged leather. It's nature's answer to those seeking instant gratification without sacrificing depth! 🌿

Whether you're a tea novice or a seasoned sipper, Shu Pu'er welcomes you with its accessible character and forgiving nature - it's practically impossible to over-steep! 🏺

Taste: Deep earth, sweet wood, velvet smoothness (Sometimes featuring dark chocolate, aged leather, or forest floor notes)

Preparation: 3-4 teaspoons per litre of water 100°C temperature 4-5 minutes (can be steeped multiple times)