Manipur Gushu Sheng Puerh Style Smoked Tea Cake 2023

DESCRIPTION

Introducing a new gem from Manipur, India - a rare Sheng Puerh-style smoked tea cake, crafted through traditional stone-pressing technique. This tea captivates from the very first infusion with its distinctive aroma and evolving flavours. the initial brew reveals delicate notes of raw fruits, accompanied by a gentle smoky hint that entices you to continue. In the second infusion, a well-balanced smoky profile emerges, rounded with sweet accents reminiscent of cinnamon, leaving a lingering, satisfying finish. The third infusion unfolds with flavours of crunchy jujube fruits and toasted nuts, inviting you to savor the experience longer. By the fourth infusion, light hints of sweet brown sugar, saffron, and cedar mingle subtly with the smokiness, creating a delightful complexity. As you reach the fifth infusion, flavours of cocoa, nuts, and a smooth, smoky undertone deepen the experience. This tea rewards patient exploration, allowing you to brew up to seven infusions, each revealing new layers and depth.

* We have only 1 tea cake 200g in our stock

The Experience 

Aroma

Sweet smoky 

Appearance 

Bright Amber

Palate

Smooth, Raw fruits, Smoky, cinnamon, brown sugar, jujube, toasted nuts, saffron, cedar, cocoa

Instruction per cup

Gongfu Style 

5gm 100ml water 90°c-95°c 20 seconds, adding 10 seconds every subsequent steep

Western Style

2gm 180ml water 80°c-85°c 3-4min

Picking & Processing - July 2023