Recommended
A cool spring morning like today’s requires a good shu puer. This Jingmai definitely fits the bill for it is strong and bold. No real fermentation taste but it tends to become a little astringent when overleafed or brewed too long. The tea soup is dark and thick. This is not an overly sweet shu but it is smooth. It is not full of the “chocolate” notes we often look for in our ripe puer but the taste always appeals to me. The richness and depth of the material allows for many resteeps. I know from past experience that I can take this one for 10-12 rounds of brewing. These Gu Ming Xiang productions are worth owning and I owe thanks to Scott at Yunnan Sourcing for introducing me to them.
Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C
0 min, 15 sec
10 g
4 OZ / 130 ML
