Ganpucha 柑普茶 - Tangerine Shupu
This Chinese tangerine is a tiny treasure of a beautiful round shape, filled with the precious leaves of 2022 wild forest Nannuo shupu from our production. This smaller version - called xiǎoqīnggān 小青柑 in Chinese - comes from the first harvest, when tangerines are smaller and fresher, and their skin has delicate light-green hues. They are the highest quality, as their aroma is never as strong as to cover that of tea, and their peel is so soft that only the most skilled tea masters are able to empty them of their sweet fruit and fill them with the right amount of tea leaves.
The flavor of tangerine and that of tea mingle in a unique, sweet and fragrant infusion that releases all the heat of summer sun, and all the freshness of the first autumn winds. The liquor is rich crimson with a tint of bright gold as the leaves undergo multiple infusions, while the great persistency of the aroma lingers in the palate.
The tangerines can be purchased in practical boxes, each containing 10 pieces.
Origin: Xinhui, Guangdong (tangerine); Nannuo, Yunnan (shu pu'er)
Flush: Spring 2022
Format: boxes containing 10 pieces.
Storage: The tangerines can be stored in their original package or in ceramic vases. Avoid heat, light, and moisture.
Infusion Parameters
EASTERN BREWING
Quantity: 1 full ganpucha for each teapot
Rinse: before starting the infusion, rinse the stuffed tangerine with a very fast washing in order to let it rehydrate and release a more intense brew. Gently cover it with boiling water and pour it after a few seconds.
Brewing time: Begin with a 20-second brew. Increase with each successive brew as needed.
Water temperature: 100°C
Number of brews: 10-15
WESTERN BREWING
Quantity: 1 ganpucha each 500 ml of water
Brewing time: 5 minutes
Water temperature: 100°C
COLD BREW
Quantity: 1 ganpucha each 500 ml of water
Brewing time: put the ganpucha in room temperature water and steep for 6-7 hours. Filter the liquor and drink within 24 hours.
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Shipping
*Note: from December 29th to January 6th, we will take a small break and orders will be shipped starting from Tuesday January 7th. To thank you for the wait, contact us to add a customized free tea sample to your order*
For all European countries and America we ship through our distributor located in Italy, Europe, while for Asia, Oceania and African countries we use our logistic center located in China (link).
For European countries there is no custom-clearance procedure; for all the other shipments we accompany the package with all the necessary papers to ensure the fastest process possible.
North America
Asia and Oceania
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Other countries
Within the European Union the shipping time is between 1-5 days, while for Extra-UE shipment the delivery time varies between 5 and 12 days. Orders are shipped on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: for special requests, please add a note to your order, we will endeavor to fulfill them.
In Italy we ship through BRT. In Europe and US we ship through DHL Express courier or UPS; For shipments in Italy, you can select a BRT point where to collect your package, for shipments Europe you can choose a UPS point, and for the US you can choose a DHL service point. In Asia we use EMS.
Eastern Leaves’s Guarantee
We guarantee the product will arrive securely as well as beautifully packed. While very rare, breakage in shipping can happen. In the unlikely event of breakage please contact us and we will replace the defected item with no additional charge. Please email info@easternleaves.com to arrange for a replacement or return.