Puer Fields (harvested 2018, pressed 2020)

Shu puer “Fields” from the Menghai tea region, 2018 harvest.

The 357-gram cake of medium density is made of pressed brown and reddish tips. The aroma is restrained, woody with nutty notes. The liquor is dark, reddish-chestnut.

The bouquet of the brewed tea is mature and nutty, with notes of herbs, exotic resins, autumn leaves and dried fruit. The aroma is rich, warm and nutty. The taste is full-bodied, velvety and smooth, with hints of spice and the tartness of dried berries.

Brew the tea with hot water (95°C) in a gaiwan or a porous clay teapot. The ratio is 6 g per 100 ml. The first infusion lasts about 5-7 seconds. Then make short infusions (just one second), increasing the steeping time for each subsequent infusion if necessary. The tea can be infused up to 8 times. It opens up very quickly and intensely, so it is well suited to brewing in a thermos (recommended ratio: 6-8 g per litre).

Shu puer “Fields” is an excellent choice as an everyday tea: rich taste, multifaceted aroma, warming effect.