2018 Xiaguan 'Xiao Tai' Pu Erh Tuocha
2018 Xiaguan 'Xiao Tai' Pu Erh Tuocha
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This 'Xiao Tai' ripe pu erh tea is made into the shape of a 100g tuocha. Produced by the renowned Xiaguan tea factory, it belongs to the exclusive 'Xiao Tai' tea series that is originally made for the Taiwan market. Enjoy the unique taste profile of ripe fruits, jujube, osmanthus flowers, and wet forest with each cup.
Origin
Origin
- Year: 2018
- Season: Spring
- Origin: Dali
- Leaf grade: natural tea gardens
- Varietal (cultivar): large leaf Assamica (Da Ye Zhong)
- Production date: 43206
- Batch: 1
- Compression: medium
- Type: ripe (shou)
- Brand: Xiaguan
- Series/recipe: Xiao Tai
- Shape: pu erh tea cake
- Weight: 100g
How to Steep
How to Steep
How to make Xiaguan Xiao Tai tea?
There are two methods to prepare this pu erh tea cake:
Gongfu brewing
Brew 5 gram with 200 ml of water at 90 °C. Steep for 10 seconds and add 5 seconds for each infusion.
Western brewing
Steep 3 gram with 350 ml of water at 90 °C. Apply a brewing time of 1-2 minutes and add 30 seconds for each next infusion.
Shipping, Returns & Payment Methods
Shipping, Returns & Payment Methods
Delivery time: 1-10 day EU delivery. For estimates per country, please visit the shipping info page at the bottom of our website.
Import taxes?: because we ship from our EU warehouse, you will NOT be charged import taxes upon delivery if you're based in the EU. All taxes are already included in our prices.
Free shipping: available for orders over €59 for The Netherlands/Belgium, €80 for other EU countries (excluding Portugal & Hungary) & UK, and over €100 for other countries.
Returns: orders can be returned for a refund within 30 days. Products should returned in unopened, unused condition.
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How this ripe pu erh tea is made
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Picking
Tea leaves are hand-picked in the morning.
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Withering
The leaves are spread on bamboo trays to wither.
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Fixation
The withered leaves are heated to halt oxidation.
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Rolling
Tea leaves are rolled to release their aroma.
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Sun drying
Rolled leaves are spread on bamboo mats to sun-dry.
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Fermentation
The leaves are post-fermented in a controlled environment.
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Pressing
The post fermented tea is steamed & compressed.
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Packaging
The compressed tea is wrapped in paper & packed in boxes.
Always amazing to be able to get Xiaguan here. And this one didn’t disappoint! Very nice brew