{"product_id":"2021-xiaguan-xin-gao-du-new-altitude-mushroom-tuo-260g-puerh-shou-cha-ripe-tea","title":"2021 XiaGuan \"Xin Gao Du\" (New Altitude) Mushroom Tuo 260g Puerh Shou Cha Ripe Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom XiaGuan — a 2021 ripe (shou\/shu) puerh tuo in the Xin Gao Du line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021 · Ripe (shou\/shu) puerh · 260g tuo · XiaGuan Tea Factory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompression \u0026amp; dry leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is pressed into a 260g tuo. In the dry leaf you can see an even, dark fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the cup it shows a deep red color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e As the session goes on, it shows hints of mushroom and a sweet and rich profile. There is more to notice as you keep brewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel \u0026amp; body:\u003c\/strong\u003e The body comes across as smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Look for a returning sweetness (hui gan) and a long finish after each cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e improving your tea experience, especially if you already know a few ripe puerh teas and want to taste more closely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100°C (212°F), fully boiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreheat the vessel; add around 5g per 100ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo quick rinses to wake the leaf, then a covered rest of about 10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep 10–15 seconds at first, adding ~5 seconds per round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways pour out completely into a fairness cup before drinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep steeping — ripe puerh rewards patience with many rounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are guidelines to start from, not rules to obey. Experiment with your pour, your pace, and the season; the same leaf tastes different on a rainy day. The goal is the skill to brew it well whenever, wherever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it air, coolness and dryness; keep it out of the sun and clear of potent odors (spices, smoke). For multi-year aging, paper or unglazed clay lets the tea breathe in a way sealed plastic never will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every tuo shows these, but they can occur, especially in teas with more years of storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBamboo powder (zhu fen):\u003c\/strong\u003e a natural sign of traditional bamboo-husk packing. In Guangdong's warm, humid climate, tiny bamboo insects can make their home in the husk, nibbling the husk and cotton paper wrapper while leaving the tea itself untouched. What they leave behind is a fine powder, seen only on certain teas and more often on aged ones. It is harmless to hygiene; a few strokes with a clean toothbrush or soft brush before brewing is all it takes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea oil spots:\u003c\/strong\u003e yellowish spots may appear and can come from natural tea oils. They are not a flaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorn wrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e small tears or holes in the cotton paper may happen during storage and handling. The tea inside is unaffected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KingTea","offers":[{"title":"Sample 8g","offer_id":67829135605934,"sku":"ygb1793008820743","price":7.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Individual Tuo","offer_id":67829135638702,"sku":"awj1793008820744","price":207.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Tuo","offer_id":67829135671470,"sku":"kfu1793008820745","price":592.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/8867\/2942\/files\/2021-xiaguan-xin-gao-du-new-altitude-mushroom-tuo-260g-puerh-shou-cha-ripe-tea_1.jpg?v=1793008832","url":"https:\/\/www.violetandlane.shop\/products\/2021-xiaguan-xin-gao-du-new-altitude-mushroom-tuo-260g-puerh-shou-cha-ripe-tea","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}