 | "This pu'er is best in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th infusions, where sweet flavors begin to balance out the strong, earthy essence of this tea."
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Class: Pu Erh
Origin: Yunnan
Crop: unspecified
Vendor: Mighty Leaf
Price: 4 oz - $17.95
Vendor’s Description:
Its rich rose flavor comes through after the Pu-erh has been infused with rose petals; it is then pressed into the classic tuocha or “bowl” shape. The depression in the tea allows it to dry more quickly and be broken more easily later.
Brewing Parameters:
• 1 toucha / 5oz water
• Water Temp: Boiling
• 5s rinse
1. 30
2. 1:30
3. 2:00
4. 6:00
Taste:
1. earthy, slight rose finish, slightly smokey
2. less rosy, more of a sweet earthy taste, no smoke
3. not sweet, just earthy and slightly salty
4. chocholate & vanilla, mellowed out / subdued
Aroma:
1. sugary rose, slightly smokey, earthy
2. sugary rose, very slightly smoke, earthy
3. sugary vanilla, no smoke, earthy
4. sweet
Overall Impressions:
Many people are tune out pu erh and dismiss it as “that dirty, swampy tea” after a bad first experience. Nearly all of those bad first experiences result from over-brewing the tea, when you brew pu erh for over 3 or 4 minutes, I agree, it tastes awful. However, when brewed with shorter infusions, pu erh can taste entirely different - sweet, pleasently earthy, and not bitter. So if you have previously tried pu erh and were put off by an awful taste, I would highly recommend giving it another chance. You will be amazed by how different the tea tastes.
Moving away from general musings on pu-erh and onto the review, I greatly enjoyed watching the tuocha unfurl in hot water - brewing pu erh is an experience to be enjoyed with all 5 senses. The tea greatly excelled in infusions 2-4 when the sweet flavors began to balance out the strong earthy essence. The leaves were small and chopped up, but that is to be expected of a mini tuocha.
— To purchase Mighty Leaf Rose Pu-erh Toucha, or for more specific information on ingredients or the story behind this particular blend, click here to go directly to the manufacturer's web site.
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