A relatively new shou pu-erh from Nannuo Mountain, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province. Acquired from the same Hong Kong tea merchant as our 1997 Nannuo in 2003.
This tea has been in our possession for over eight years. In that time, short of the year it spent in Hong Kong's humid environment, this tea has been dry stored in San Francisco. The result is a tea that still retains some of the dry, clean sweetness of youth, but is beginning to develop the darker, maltier character of an aged shou tea. We think this is a wonderful pu-erh to collect and age on your own.
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BREWING GUIDE
Infuser Cup
Water Temp 212 ° F
Steep Time 2 min 45 sec
Gaiwan / Teapot (6 oz.)
Water Temp 212 ° F
Steep Time 2 min 30 sec
Teapot (12 oz.)
Water Temp 212 ° F
Steep Time 3 min
Because the Nannuo Shou 2001 is one of our younger shou pu-erhs, it lacks the rich heavy loaminess of its aged counterparts. The best way to bring out the flavor of this tea is to give it a longer steep.
In a small gaiwan or tea pot, use 4 grams of tea. Give the tea a 5 second rinse and discard the rinse water. Brew the tea with water at a full boil for 2 minutes 30 seconds on the first infusion, adding 30 seconds to each subsequent infusion.
