“‘Ma Bei’ (Horseback) Tuo from 2007. Stored with me in Montreal for 2 years at 60%-70% humidity, purchased from Kunming (dry storage). Test: I broke off 6g and steeped it in a little 125ml pot with...” Read full tasting note
“Getting this one out as it interested me when I re-read about it. I think the easy Gaiwan will be the trick for this one. I forgot how tight these XiaGuans can be. I chipped off 10 grams to use,...” Read full tasting note
To facilitate tea trade with merchants travelling the Ancient Tea-Horse Road, Pu-erh tea is often pressed into a variety of forms, one of the oldest of these is Tuocha. This 250 grams raw Pu-erh Tuo Cha is steamed into shape by using spring water sourced from Cang Shan, attractively packaged in a handsome boxed. The tea with shinny luster and strong scent, taste refreshing and sweet in aftertaste. A perfect gift for a Puerh lover.
PREPARATION: To prepare Pu-erh tea from Tuocha, it is best to use a strong knife to carefully pry out the desired amount leaves and place in a teapot. Rinse by covering with boiling water and quickly pour off. Cover with boiling water again and let steep 5-30 seconds (depending on how light or dark you want the tea) and serve. Pu-erh tea can be steeped 10-20 times.
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