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“Definitely halfway between a fully ripened tea and a black one as What-Cha states. It’s exceptionally clean and fresh tasting, more cool in feeling than warm. Smooth foresty-earthy, tangy ‘tea’...” Read full tasting note
A most unusual dark tea possessing a rich earthy dark chocolate aroma and taste.
It is processed initially as a normal black tea which is then left in a ‘jute bag’ exposed to the Nepalese elements for a year and then finally ‘fired’. This processing style is unique to Nepal and produces a tea which can be best described as ‘semi-ripe’ as it’s flavour profile is halfway in-between a black tea and a ripe dark tea.
Sourced direct from Sandakphu Tea, a factory which processes the tea grown by the villagers of Jasbire Village in Ilam District.
Tasting Notes:
- Smooth yet thick textured
- Rich aroma and taste of dark chocolate with earthy notes
Produced: Winter 2019
Origin: Sandakphu Tea, Jasbire Village, Ilam District, Nepal
Organic: Non-certified organic
Altitude: 1,900m
Sourced: Direct from the Sandakphu
Percentage of price going back to Sandakphu: 25%+
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F
- Use 2 tsps per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 2-3 minutes
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag
Company description not available.
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Bitterleaf TeasDefinitely halfway between a fully ripened tea and a black one as What-Cha states. It’s exceptionally clean and fresh tasting, more cool in feeling than warm. Smooth foresty-earthy, tangy ‘tea’ taste along with a tone of stewed fruits. There’s a brightness to it that I was never able to pin down even after finishing the last of the bag. And now that I’ve read the leaf was aged for a year in a jute bag, I swear that’s a complementary taste.
Western could manage 2 steeps only if leafed heavily. Gongfu gave 6 or 7 solid over-steeped infusions that retained the smoothness but left some residual bitterness.
Overall, I found it an easily approachable tea and one I could recommend as a first step to somebody looking to explore shou pu’er. I never took good notes, so I’m hoping eastkyteaguy will fill in someday!
Flavors: Cedar, Dry Leaves, Earthy, Forest Floor, Mineral, Round, Smooth, Stewed Fruits, Tangy, Tea, Wet Rocks
