Grown in the Cangyuan area, of Yunnan Province. our organic Small Leaf is a "ripe" Pu-erh. Notabley small chocolate-brown leaves open to a rich, clean, mushroom-like aroma, offering a full-bodied cup, rich in flavors - an excellent choice for an invigorating breakfast beverage.
Lot Notes. The origin tea fields first harvested Pu-erh in 1948. The factory produces Pu-erhs, green and black teas primarily for the domestic China market. Note the uniformity of the leaves and their rich appearance. Lot is certified organic. Harvest date is 2024.
Tea Facts. An organically grown, Shu or "ripe" Pu-erh, the leaf opens to rich, mushroom-like and earthy aromas. The leaves are a rich, tan-brown color. This is an excellent choice as an everyday Pu-erh. It can be brewed quite strong to a cup color resembling espresso, yet it will never get bitter, just stronger. This tea does very well as a breakfast tea and certainly a complement to any dessert!
Tasting Notes. If you enjoy a strong cup of Pu-erh, this tea will brew strong and offer plenty of body with a clean, refined taste. You will note nuttiness and soft, naturally sweet notes. Some hints of mushroom. It is not a "deep" or earthy tasting Pu-erh but is more refined, offering a rounder body and smooth mouth feel. The aftertaste is clean, sweet.
Brewing Suggestions. For 6 ounces of water, use about 5 grams or 2 tablespoons of leaf. Use boiling water, rinse the leaves briefly to awaken them, pour off and re-infuse. We recommend a steeping time of 3-4 minutes. Or, if time allows, rinse briefly, pour off and wait a few minutes and let the leaves "steam", then re-infuse. This will enhance the flavors and aromas of your first sip. This tea should steep 3 times.
PU-ERH & HEICHA
3-5 grams or 1-1.5 Tablespoons per 6 oz. of water
200° - Boiling
Shou: 3-4 Min.
Sheng: 2-3 Min.
Pu-erh is the only fermented tea. Known as “aged teas” or black teas, Pu-erhs owe their renown to their processing which allows their flavors to enrich over time. Made in two general styles – raw or uncooked known as Sheng; and cooked or ripe, known as Shou or Heicha. Both styles, loose leaf and compressed, are enjoyed as cakes, bricks, and nuggets.
Shou Pu-erhs have an earthy flavor, with a bouquet of peat, roots, mushroom, and malt. Sheng Pu-erh has a wonderful and complex mouthfeel offering earthy aromas of raw beet, potato, and malt. We recommend rinsing the leaves briefly with boiling water before steeping to open the leaves. Ripe Pu-erh does not get astringent, just stronger. It is best to experiment with raw Pu-erh to find your favored taste profile.
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My "go to"
I prefer savory foods and espresso. I've tried many teas to replace coffee and didn't find one flavorful enough till I found this small leaf puerrh tea. I love the flavor and the positive uplifting feeling I experience. I'll always love my espresso but, it's a little to grounding and earthy. This puerrh has such positive effects on my digestive system as well as my emotional(?) disposition. Highly recommend.
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SMALL LEAF - XI YE
My go to breakfast tea.
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Small Leaf Pu Erh
I like very dark teas and this one is the backbone of my morning tea-drinking. Rich, black, dependable, just a touch of that fermented funkiness that pu-erhs have.
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Small Leaf Pu-erh
Silky, rich, smooth, deep, delicious nectar. The god of small things blessed these tea leaves.
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Go to morning tea
Get 2 great steeps from 2 heaping tsp in a 20 oz mug, Great start to this morning's crisp air.
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One of the best.
I have tried many pu-erh teas from several high end sellers and this one blows them all out of the water. The flavor is exceptionally well rounded robust and earthy without any of the rotten horse manure taste and smell that I have tasted in other "better" pu-erhs.
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Small Leaf Pu Erh
I lstart my morning with very dark black teas I can put milk in. This is one of my go-tos. It doesn't have the interesting mushroomy taste of some pu-erhs but it is a pleasant, coffee-black, flavorful brew, and a second pour-over makes a lighter afternoon tea.
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Small Leaf but Big Taste
I am no tea expert, but I know what I like. I've been drinking pu'erh for a year now, and this is one of my favorites. The depth of flavor and complexity is a wonderful way to start the day.
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Small Leaf Pu'Erh XI PU-ERH
I was looking for a tea to replace one I had purchase from Silk Road many years ago. This was suggested, and while I could detect the flavor of black tea, the earthiness of Pu'erh style was more prominent and that is an acquired taste for me. I DID appreciate the owners willingness to offer suggestions and for that the customer service was excellent.
Hint - rinse the leaves, drain, let the leaves steam for a few minutes. Then re-infuse.