Product Overview
A rare black tea, authentically prepared from 200-year-old trees. Made from the long leaves of Yunnan's large leaf assamica variety. The elevation of the garden is 2100-2200 meters. High Mountain has the best conditions for growing tea, as the daytime has heavy sun while the evenings are cool, slowing down the growing process and allowing the tea to develop more complexity before maturation. These leaves are also from Ancient trees which are over 200 years old, giving these teas centuries to develop a rich flavor profile and length both in energy and on the palate.
The connection to puerh tea is undeniable. This tea was made from the exact same trees that get processed as pu-erh. This Dian Hong is made of the cultivar typically used for Pu-erh, the Big Leaf Varietal, giving this red tea added body, and puer spice notes in later brews. Unlike other types of Dian Hong, the tea leaves of this old tree are not as uniform and consistent in shape and size, with the leaves being generally larger than many other types of Yunnan Black teas. Premium quality leaves from ancient trees, entirely hand-processed to keep in as much of the flavors of century-old hidden trees of the forest.
This Gu Shu Dian Hong has a mix of dark long and large leaves with golden downy hairs. The tea produces a clear, deep, rich amber-red colored tea liquor with a distinct aroma. Due to the extraordinary material, the tea has nice hints of cocoa powder, cigar, and some earthy taste. Unlike some other Dian Hong teas, this one is not particularly sweet, having a bolder and deeper flavor, with a complexity that unravels over the course of several steeps. The taste is intense, long-lasting, and filled with complexity that demonstrates the meticulous time that went into this ancient forest.
Brewing Guide:
Water temperature: 90°C.
Leaf to water ratio: 4g per 150ml.
Brewing time: About 20-30 seconds for the first 3 infusions.
Tips: After each infusion, the tea leaves must be filtered well and kept without water to prevent the leaves from becoming stewed and overcooked. If you are finding the flavors a little too bold, it is possible to adjust the brewing parameters to make for a lighter cup.