Gu Shu – Ancient Tree Ripe Puerh Tea

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This Ancient Tree Ripe Pu-erh from Xishuangbanna, Yunnan is a smooth and mellow dark tea made from ancient Yunnan large-leaf tea trees. It has a rich earthy character, deep flavor, and soft texture. This tea is perfect for daily drinking, ripe Pu-erh lovers, and anyone who enjoys warming, low-bitterness teas with a calm and grounding feeling.

The aroma is earthy, woody, and naturally sweet. The tea liquor is full-bodied, smooth, and rich, with notes of dark wood, forest floor, dried fruit, and subtle sweetness. The texture is silky and mellow, with a clean, lasting finish and a comforting mouthfeel.

This tea is traditionally made using the classic ripe Pu-erh fermentation process. Careful fermentation and aging create its smooth texture, deep flavor, and mellow character. The tea is naturally grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.

Traditional Gongfu Style

Using a Gaiwan or Yixing teapot, first rinse the teapot or Gaiwan with hot water to warm it up. Then, add around 5-7 grams of tea leaves, depending on the size of the vessel (Tea to Water Ratio: 1:20 ). Pour 212°F (100°C) boiled water over the tea leaves to rinse them, discarding the rinse water quickly. For the first infusion, pour hot water over the tea again, and steeping for about 5 seconds. For subsequent infusions, increase the steeping time by about 5 seconds, adjusting to taste.

Thermal Steeping

Use a tea-to-water ratio of 1:200. Pour boiling water into a ceramic-lined insulated flask or teapot. Close the lid and let it steep for 1 to 2 hours before drinking. When about one-third of the tea remains, refill with boiling water to continue brewing and enjoying.