Purple Puer

Shen Pu'er "稀有紫条茶" is a rare green Pu'er made from purple tea leaves (紫条茶), a variety that contains high levels of anthocyanins. This 330g pancake is made at Fenghuang Shengtai (凤凰生态茶厂) in Yunnan Province, China.

Purple Shen is an unusual and collectible type of Pu-erh, which is distinguished by a mild fruity taste, slight tartness, high antioxidant content and a pleasant, refined aroma. The tea raw material has a purple-brown hue due to natural pigments - anthocyanins.

The infusion is golden pink or amber. The taste is soft, fruity-berry, with notes of plum, wild berries and herbs. The aroma is sweet, floral-fruity, with a trace of wild vegetation. This shen has a soft energy that unfolds gradually and subtly, so it is perfect for leisurely tea drinking and meditation.

Features of this Shen Puer:

• Type: Shen Pu'er (unfermented)
• Variety: 紫条茶 - purple tea leaf
• Shape: Bing Cha (pancake)
• Weight: 330 g
• Manufacturer: Fenghuang Shengtai Tea Factory (凤凰电影茶厂)
• Origin: Nanjiang County, Yunnan, China
• Rare, collectible pu-erh with a high content of anthocyanins

Characteristics:

• Infusion: light amber or pink
• Taste: soft, fruity, with a slight sourness
• Aroma: berry, floral, fresh
• Effect: tonic, soft, meditative

How to brew purple shen puerh:

Gongfu method:

1. 5–6 g of tea per 100 ml
2. Water temperature — 90–95°C
3. Rinse with the first flush for 2–3 seconds
4. Brew in short bursts of 10–15 seconds, up to 8–10 times

European method:

1. 1 tsp. tea per 300–350 ml
2. Infuse for 3–4 minutes at a temperature of 90–95°C.
3. Can be re-brewed 2–3 times