2014 Yunnan Bingdao Pu-erh Tea Brick Cooked/Shou 冰島古樹熟磚

2014 Yunnan Bingdao Pu-erh Tea Brick Cooked/Shou 冰島古樹熟磚 (80g)

Bingdao 冰島 is located in the Mountain of Lincang, Yunnan, with an altitude of 3,200m. The ancient tea tree is of the big leaf variety; soft, thick, and known for its exceptional quality of leaves and complexity. The 2014 harvest was especially successful.

This Pu-erh provides smooth, well-balanced earthy and woody tones, is rich in flavour, and leaves a mild sweet taste. Each pressed brick is designed to break apart easily into brewing portions. 

• Caffeine: Medium 
• Vintage: 2014
• Weight: 80g brick 
• Material: Gu Shu (Ancient tea tree)
• Origin: Bing Dao, Yunnan, China
• Product Code: PY314

Brewing Guide:

• Tool: Use a terracotta teapot or porcelain gaiwan
• Break off 1 square (9g) from the brick for 150ml of water
• Water temperature 100°C or 212°F to rinse
• Rinse tea leaves by pouring hot water on the leaves and drain immediately
• 1st brew 15-20seconds at 90-95°C or 194-203°F
• 2nd brew 15 seconds at 90-95°C or 194-203°F
• Add 5-10 seconds to each subsequent brew, water temperature at 90-95°C throughout
• Good for 7-8 brews