Charles Thomas Draper

2010 Menghai 7572 Ripe Pu'erh from TaeTea

Charles Thomas Draper drank 2010 Menghai 7572 Ripe Pu'erh by TaeTea

I let this steep for 5 minutes in the Yixing and I knew what to expect. A strong, dark very flavorful brew. No rinse. This went straight to my head. I could feel this tea immediately. I noticed a vast improvement since my last tasting. I have several young Shu such as this that I will sip from time to time to see how they are aging. This one is getting there. Another raising of the score….

2012-04-28 15:24:15 -0400

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JC 2012-04-29 00:37:04 -0400

How do you store your Shu? I have a few that I want to store but I’ve been given mixed advice on proper Shu storage. Thanks in advance.

Charles Thomas Draper 2012-04-29 11:49:30 -0400

I have a cabinet in my dining room where I store all of my tea. It’s dark. Cool and airy. No odors. Most are kept in the cardboard box that they were delivered in.

JC 2012-04-29 14:27:40 -0400

Ok, great! that’s the kind of setting I was going for. Thanks! now I have to chen how to keep shengs.

Doug F 2012-04-30 08:58:05 -0400

I tend to brew my ripe pu erhs for around five minutes in most cases. Ilike them strong and musty!

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I am an avid surfer, gardener, golfer and freespirit. I have been a tea drinker forever. Tea has provided me with contentment. I love White, Oolong, Green, Black and Pu’er. I do not care for flavored tea and nor will I comment on it.