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Lao Cha Tou or “tea heads” are nuggets of clumped ripe pu’erh that have been formed from increased mycelium activity during the wet-piling fermentation process. The result is a deep, rich concentration of classic shou flavor with delightful berry-like top notes. A great tea for gong fu brewing; it has excellent re-steep value and goes a long way in your session.
Ingredients: Chinese ripe pu’erh tea
Origin: Mi Feng Shan, Yunnan, China
Tasting Notes: Pastry dough, berry compote, river rock minerality
Caffeine Level: 4/5
Brewing Recommendations:
Amount: about 1 nugget/16oz of water; 7g/150ml
Temp: 212°
Time: 5 minutes, with 2 additional minutes added for each re-steep. Steeps 4-5 times.
Lao Cha Tou or “tea heads” are nuggets of clumped ripe pu’erh that have been formed from increased mycelium activity during the wet-piling fermentation process. The result is a deep, rich concentration of classic shou flavor with delightful berry-like top notes. A great tea for gong fu brewing; it has excellent re-steep value and goes a long way in your session.
Ingredients: Chinese ripe pu’erh tea
Origin: Mi Feng Shan, Yunnan, China
Tasting Notes: Pastry dough, berry compote, river rock minerality
Caffeine Level: 4/5
Brewing Recommendations:
Amount: about 1 nugget/16oz of water; 7g/150ml
Temp: 212°
Time: 5 minutes, with 2 additional minutes added for each re-steep. Steeps 4-5 times.
