Jinuo Shan Lao Shu Dragon Ball, 2023, 7 g

Sheng Pu'er from Old Trees in Convenient Pearl Form, Individually Wrapped.

The pearls are made from raw material from old tea trees over 100 years old from Jinuo Shan mountain in Xishuangbanna County, pressed by order of Art of Tea. The first spring harvest, high-altitude region, and powerful, energized raw material from old trees give this sheng pu'er its special character.

Jinuo Shan Mountain:

Also known as Yule Shan (攸乐), it is part of the group of Six Famous Tea Mountains. Located near Jinghong city, the administrative center of Xishuangbanna County.

Aroma:

Fresh greenery, floral honey, dried fruits.

Taste:

Soft, delicate, sweet, with notes of meadow herbs, flowers, and juicy dried fruits. No astringency or bitterness, refreshing, bright, with a pleasant aftertaste. Interesting already today, and over time it will only gain more depth and balance in flavor.

Effects:

Energizes, quenches thirst, inspires, intoxicates.

Production:

Harvest — April 2023, pressing — May 2023, old trees of Jinuo Shan mountain, Xishuangbanna County, Yunnan Province, China.

Format:

Pearl 7-9 grams.

Brewing Instructions:

Thoroughly warm the vessel before brewing, whether it's a gaiwan or Yixing teapot. Use boiling water. Porcelain enhances the aroma, while clay rounds out and deepens the flavor. The pour-over method allows for multiple flavors from one brewing. Steeping saves time and provides one, but fully developed, flavor. Boiling over an open flame will fully reveal the tea’s potential, making it full-bodied, rich, and powerful.