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Pu-erh Tea Xiaguan Tuocha 2008 from Xiaguan Tuocha Co. Ltd.

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Pu-erh Tea Xiaguan Tuocha 2008

Pu-erh Tea by Xiaguan Tuocha Co. Ltd.

This little Tuo will give drinkers of raw Pu’erh a reason to be happy! Save some for the future and you might be even happier. The well-blended Yunnan Large Leaf sundried Pu’erh is aromatic and penetrating while giving the drinker a stimulating and " floaty " feeling.

2 Tasting Notes

Charles Thomas Draper
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Charles Thomas Draper 2 tasting notes

It’s late here on the Jersey Coast and the full moon is making everything shine. I am going to brew up the Yixing several times and fill up a glass jug and then leave it outside in the 35 degree cold. This is my attempt at Moonshine Sheng. The brew is a golden burnt orange hue. As I was making my tea I noticed it had the most wonderful aroma. And for whatever reason I still cannot determine a flavor to compare a Sheng to. They are so unique and in a class of their own. This tea promises a " floaty feeling ". I have’nt drank much but between the full moon and this delightful tea, I am floating….

I gave this one a bit more time in the Yixing with extra leaf today. The result is a more flavorful cup. It is also going to my head quickly. That floaty feeling is for real. These Tuocha are relatively inexpensive. I think this one is a great bargain. My liquor is a burnt orange-red with a slight numbing. I will admit I am getting quite warm from this one as opposed to the chills I got from last nights tasting. I recommend this young Sheng for now and for further aging….

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