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.

The tea comes from the rainforest mountains of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. The ancient Yunnan large-leaf tea trees grow in rich mountain soil with abundant rainfall and natural forest surroundings. The old tree material gives the tea its strong body, smooth texture, and layered depth.

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.