BREW GUIDE
How to brew Shu pu-erh.
Wet wood · Moss · Damp earth
Hot
- Leaf
- 4g
- Water
- 200ml
- Water temperature. Greens stay sweet around 80°C; near-boiling water can scorch the leaf and turn it bitter.
- 95°C
- Steeping time. Longer pulls more strength and tannin; shorter keeps it light and delicate.
- 3 min
Re-steeps reuse the leaves up to 4×
Cold
- Leaf
- 10g
- Water
- 1L
- Steep
- 12 hrs
ⓘ Rinse the leaves once with hot water before the first steep.
What to notice
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RINSE
opens the leaves; pour off.
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FIRST STEEP
deep wood and damp earth.
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SECOND STEEP
smoother, hint of dark cocoa.
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FINISH
long and grounding.
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BODY
full, round, mahogany liquor.