Naka Arbor Tree - Spring 2019
Naka Arbor Tree - Spring 2019
This Puerh was produced from "Zhong Shu" trees, or "tall arbor trees", these are trees that are on average not pruned regularly and left to grow naturally.
We estimate the trees cultivated to be on average about 20 to 60 years old.
This Puerh was hand withered and fired by hand.
The complexity of this tea is in the delicate balance of bitterness and astringency that plays with the sweetness of the cherry, and tropical fruit notes.
This has minimal aging so it still has a orchid dry leaf aroma, but the tartness of the tea creates a sense of fullness in the texture and body of the brews.
Longer infusions give more richness and a full bodied flavour, but it comes with the roughness of younger puerh, the bitter notes keep the experience interesting and mouth watering.
Brewing Methods
Gongfu Cha / Gaiwan Method
Gongfu Cha / Gaiwan Method
4-8 Grams at 100-150ml
90°C
Steep times:
10 sec, add 15 seconds for every infusions after the first 3
Because this puerh is still aging, the astringency and bitterness has to be tamed by using very short steeps and a lower temp.
Teapot Brewing / Grandpa Style
Teapot Brewing / Grandpa Style
Grandpa method: Take a quarter sized chunk and rinse the tea with some boiling water.
Fill the cup and wait for the mug to cool down and enjoy.
Refill as needed or when the water is level with the leaves.
Teapot Method:250ml or more
1 ~ 2 teaspoons (2.5 ~ 5 grams)
95°C
1st infusion: 3 ~ 5 minutes
2+ infusions: 5 min