Pu'er Shengpu - Youle, 200gr. Stone-pressed Cake

Youle is one of the ancient six great mountains of Yunnan, famous for the production of Pu'er tea. The taste of this imposing mountain is enclosed into the leaves of its tea trees, which release the quiet freshness of the mountain air during the infusion.  Smooth, round in the mouth, and with a slightly bitter aftertaste, this sheng pu is a delight for the palate, and a comforting and refreshing beverage.

The long tea-growing history of Youle mountain started with Jinuo people, who still preserve the centuries-old knowledge on tea production, and convey its ever-changing flavor into the carefully picked and stone-pressed tea leaves that make up this fascinating cake.

Harvested in Spring 2019 

Plantation altitude: 1600 meters
Origin: Southwest Yunnan, Youle Mountain
Flush: Spring 2019
Storage: 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 10-15 second brew. Increase with each successive brew as needed. 
Water temperature: 100° C
Number of brews: 10-12


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

COLD BREW
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water
Brewing: put the tea leaves in room temperature water and steep for 6-7 hours. Filter the liquor and drink within 24 hours.