Ingredients:
PuErh
These exquisitely wrapped raw Pu'Erh cakes were manufactured
in Yunnan’s largest ecological tea garden located at an altitude over 5,200
feet in Yingpan Mountain in Simao (the historical starting point of the ancient
tea horse road). Harvested in early Spring of 2023, the careful plucking of one
bud & two leaves from the garden’s notably large leaf tea plants were gathered,
sun-dried (resulting in green tea) & then pressed into perfectly formed
discs. The delightful liquid produces soft, flowery notes & a lingering
sweetness. The cakes can be consumed when purchased or stored away from light,
heat, moisture allowing the tea to age. Use 5-8 g per serving ideally in a Gai
Wan (three-piece cup with lid) or small teapot. Break off pieces with a clean
letter opener or slender knife by insert into the cake, then gently loosening.
Keep as many leaves intact as possible. Traditionally, the first infusion
rinses & "wakes up" the tea & is discarded. Refresh the
leaves to enjoy as many cups in a sitting as you like.
The elephant motif is not only beautiful but significant.
Elephants reside in the region where the tea is grown & often appear near
the gardens. They generally, will not consume plants sprayed with pesticides,
thus acting as “nature’s inspectors”. Yingpan Tea Mountain, producers of
organic & pesticide-free tea, proudly exhibit this grand creature as their
logo.
125g Cake
See further below for detailed Steeping Instructions
