2006 Banna Old Tree Sheng
2006 Banna Old Tree Sheng
Old tree sheng pu’er
Sourced by Wang Yanxin
- DATE OF PICKING2006
- BannaYunnan Province
- ELEVATIONMixed Elevations
- Da Ye ZhongTea Varietal
Wang Yanxin has been working with Longyuanhao for twenty years. She first met them when they were still a newer brand, but they’ve picked up awards and respect over the years for their steadfast focus on quality. This tea was picked back in the golden era of sheng pu’er before the pu’er bubble collapsed, meaning that they could focus on the absolute highest quality leaf material and craft possible. Pressings from 2006 across the board have a beautiful quality, but this is something really special. Notes of dried apple, osmanthus, redwood, and sticky rice with a cooling sparkling texture.
- DATE OF PICKING2006
Tasting Profile
- fruit - dried apple
- floral - osmanthus
- spice - redwood, cedar
- vegetal - bay leaf
- savory - semolina, sticky rice
- texture - cooling, sparkling yun, sweet
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
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