Jing Mai Gu Shu 2012 Gong Ting Shu
Jing Mai Gu Shu 2012 Gong Ting Shu
Sourced by Wang Yanxin
- DATE OF PICKING2012
- JingmaiYunnan Province
- ELEVATION500-1400 meters
- Da Ye ZhongTea Varietal
Jing Mai has become one of the more famous and sought after pu’er microclimates in Yunnan, thanks to the velvety, rich, luxurious teas that come out of Jingmai. This particular pressing comes from the smaller Wan Yuan Workshop released this shu pu’er as part of their Ma Dui Zhang or caravan collection, commemorating the tea horse trail. The buds-only gong ting blend is packed with butterscotch, and sweet cranberry aromatics, with a complexity that comes from over a decade of aging.
Tasting Profile
- savory - butterscotch
- fruit - cranberry
- floral - vanilla
- spice - cinnamon
- texture - sweet, rich, deep
Wang Yanxin also recommends:
'Most pu’er does become more complex over time. Astringency mellows out, darker and richer flavors come through. Textural complexities become more pronounced. Starting with an intriguing young pu’er of high quality with lots of textures and flavors at play will increase your chances of graceful aging.'
Steeping Instructions
Western
4 g.8
oz.use 212° watersteep 60 secondsresteep many times
add 30-40 sec. each infusionGongfu
4 g.5 ozuse 212° watersteep 20 seconds
add 10-15 sec. per steepingenjoy many steepingsIced/Cold
4 g.12
oz.use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
8 hoursadd ice & enjoy