INGREDIENTS: 100% fermented imperial grade pu erh tea (ripened Camellia sinensis leaves) ORIGIN: Our Ripe Pu Erh is custom crafted for Old Barrel Tea Co., handpicked in April 2023 from Da Cue Shan Village in Yunnan, China - one of the world's most renowned tea growing regions. TASTING NOTES: smooth ∙ dark chocolate ∙ foresty IN A NUTSHELL: This is one of the highest grade of ripe (fermented) pu erh available in China! Aged and processed using a unique fermentation method, this tea develops a deep, velvety smoothness with rich, earthy notes. This tea has already been aged, but can continue to age for another year and improve over time. CAFFEINE CONTENT: ⚫️ ⚫️ ⚪️ BREW TIPS: For the best experience, brew this tea gongfu style - a traditional Chinese method using a small teapot or gaiwan with short, repeated infusions. No gongfu-style teaware? No problem! Simply steep the entire cake in an infuser or brew it in a teapot, then strain before serving. Store ina cool, dry place to allow for proper aging. STEEP: To awaken the tea leaves, rinse them in 190℉ water for 5 - 10 seconds, then discard the water. This step enhances the tea's evolving the tea's evolving flavors with each steep. For subsequent infusions, steep for 10 - 15 seconds, gradually increasing the time to suit your taste. This tea is meant to be enjoyed as a ritual, with multiple infusions throughout the day. If you'd like to continue using the tea leaves beyond the same day, be sure to refrigerate them overnight to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage. WEIGHT: 8 grams
