Shen Puerh To Cha From Old Trees, 2004, 250 grams

Shen Pu’er “班章有机生生沱茶” is a green Pu’er from the mountainous region of Bulanshan, Banzhang (Menghai, Yunnan), made from organic raw materials collected from old and semi-wild trees. The name literally means “Organic Ecological Pu’er in the shape of a tochi from Banzhang.”

The 250g tuocha form is convenient for storage and aging. The green “ORGANIC” sign on the label confirms that the raw materials meet international environmental standards. This shen is the choice for connoisseurs of pure, wild tea with bright energy.

The infusion is transparent, light amber. The taste is bitter-mineral with hints of fresh bark, wild grass, smoke and young grapes. The aftertaste is persistent, with a honey-sweet tone. The aroma is herbaceous, with notes of stone and wood. The tea gives the body vigor and clarity to the mind.

Features of this shen:

• Origin: Banzhang, Bulanshan, Menghai County, Yunnan
• Raw material: Organic, from large trees
• Shape: Tocha (nest), 250 g
• Energy: high chaci, deep effect
• Suitable for aging - the softness and sweetness increase with age

Characteristics:

• Type: Shen Pu'er (unfermented)
• Shape: Tocha (沱茶)
• Weight: 250 g
• Aroma: forest, smoke, stone, wild herbs
• Taste: bitter, mineral, with a honey aftertaste
• Origin: China, Yunnan, Menghai

How to brew this pu-erh:

Gongfu method:

1. 5–6 g per 100 ml of water
2. Rinse with hot water (2–3 seconds)
3. Brew at 90–95°C in short bursts of 10–15 seconds.
4. Up to 10–12 spills

European method:

1. 1 hour l. for 300–350 ml of water
2. Temperature — 90–95°C
3. Infuse for 3–4 minutes
4. Brew 2–3 times