Organic Puer Shu Tea (ripe) Wu Liang Legend 2021 250g

Description

T he 2021 Wu Liang Legend Organic Puer Shu Tea (ripe) brick has a smooth and sweet taste, reminiscent of woodland notes. In the cup it is clear and a beautiful deep red colour. This Puer Shu is a Mao Cha subjected to an accelerated fermentation process, a technique that allows the characteristic profile of Puer Shu teas to develop in a relatively short time. During fermentation, the aromatic characteristics of the leaves progressively change, creating deep and complex notes. Young Puer Shu teas may have earthy, damp aromas sometimes resembling the smell of mould, an aromatic characteristic that can be particularly evident during the early stages of maturation. In the case of Wu Liang Legend 2021, the fermented profile does indeed feature notes of damp earth and woodland, accompanied by an aromatic component that may recall the smell of mould. This characteristic is linked to the fermentation process and may evolve over time. The fermentation period for this tea began in 2019. With maturation, its aromatic profile may continue to change and develop new nuances. This organic tea comes from Zhengwan village, in the province of Puer. Tasting - Appearance and aroma The 2021 Wu Liang Legend puer Shu tea is presented in brick form, with pressed leaves in various shades of brown, from dark brown to light chestnut. Once infused, the leaves smell of damp earth and wet wood with hints of anise. In the cup, the colour is deep red with amber highlights, remarkably clear for a puer shu tea. Tasting Notes GONG FU CHA The first infusion of 2021 Wu Liang Legend puer Shu tea is sweet, with fairly pronounced aromas of anise and fennel. Already with the second infusion, the body becomes denser and notes of leather and almost camphor appear. These aromas remain in the third and subsequent infusions: the leather notes become more intense, while the humus aromas and sweetness are perceived even more strongly, enveloping the palate and lingering. WESTERN STYLE The first sip of 2021 Wu Liang Legend puer Shu tea is marked by wild fennel, followed by pronounced sweetness with slight anise aromas. Woodland notes arrive later, with aromas of damp wood and wet earth. Finally, leather and strong camphor notes remain on the palate, ending in a long, sweet finish without astringency or bitterness. Place of origin Zhengwan – Puer, China Preparation We strongly recommend infusing 2021 Wu Liang Legend puer Shu tea using the traditional Chinese method (gong fu cha) to fully appreciate these leaves. With this preparation, use 4 grams of leaves (about 3 teaspoons) in a gaiwan of approximately 100 ml to obtain several infusions with different flavours. After quickly rinsing the leaves in water at 100°C, proceed with a first infusion of 10 seconds; then, keeping the water at the same temperature, continue with multiple infusions, increasing the time by 5 seconds each time (10 – 15 – 20 …) This tea lasts for approximately 5 infusions. For a classic preparation in the Western style, we recommend 2 grams of leaves (about 1 teaspoon) in a 150 ml cup with water at 100°C, infusing for one and a half minutes. The tea can be filtered for greater ease during tasting, and the infusion times indicated above are purely indicative, so they may also be adjusted according to personal taste. Store the 2021 Wu Liang Legend puer Shu tea in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.