2008 Nannuo Forest Shengpu - Vintage Pu'er, 200 gr. Stone-pressed cake

Wild forest trees, growing freely on the rich soil of the undergrowth of Nannuo mountain, gifted us these special leaves, aged in Yunnan since 2008. Ten years later, we decided to press them by stone, secluding their unique fragrance in 200 gr. cakes.

Opening one of these cakes is a special experience, that reminds us of our forest: the aged leaves have brown hues that reflect the amber transparency of the liquor, and each sip releases multiple notes of flavor. All senses are immediately entranced by the aroma of fermentation, but a delicate note of unripe hazelnuts slowly emerges, immediately followed by the most fragrant aroma of incense, while a balsamic twist in the aftertaste refreshes the palate.

Complex and sweet, it's ideal to warm the body in the cold season, and can be drunk immediately or stored for future brews, always new and ever-changing.

These leaves have been selected by us in 2018 from our most trusted farmer in Nannuo, and pressed the same year.

Origin: Southwest Yunnan, Nannuo Mountain
Plantation altitude: 1800 m
Flush: Spring 2008, pressed in 2018
Storage: the leaves can be stored in their original package or in ceramic vases. Avoid heat, light, and moisture.

Infusion Parameters

EASTERN BREWING
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 30 ml of water
Rinse: before starting the infusion, rinse the leaves with a very fast washing in order to let them rehydrate and release a more intense brew. Gently cover the leaves with boiling water and pour it after a few seconds.
Brewing time: Begin with a 15-second brew. Increase with each successive brew as needed. 
Water temperature: 100° C
Number of brews: 10-15


WESTERN BREWING
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water
Brewing time: 2-3 minutes
Water temperature: 100° C