China: Gong Ting 2010 Shu Pu'er

Gong Ting 2010 Shu Pu'er

Carefully aged in loose-leaf form, this tea uses only the finest spring-picked leaves to achieve a naturally exquisite sweetness and refined flavor. Years of aging have produced a well-balanced sweetness, a clean taste free of mustiness or off-flavors, with notes of hardwood, subtle fruit, and a creamy texture in later infusions. Unlike younger Gong Ting, this aged version is forgiving with more leaves or longer steeps, remaining smooth and flavorful throughout.

Origin: Meng Song and Bulang Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China

Cultivar: Ba Da and Meng Song

Flavor Profile: Notes of hardwood, subtle fruit, and a creamy texture

Preparation: 5g tea, 100°C /212°F, 150ml 5oz water, 2 minutes

For the best-tasting tea, use high-quality or filtered water