Tuo Cha Pu'Erh (Tea Cakes)
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Tuo Cha literally translates to Dome/Nest Tea and is a reference to its compressed shape. These delightful little cakes are a variant of fermented Pu'Erh tea from Yunnan Province.
Our Tuo Cha Pu'Erh is a Shu Cha(Ripe Pu'Erh) that has undergone accelerated fermentation in order to speed up the ageing process and to mature its flavours. It exhibits a smooth and slightly earthy taste with mild overtones ranging from fruits to dark chocolate, a must-try for those fascinated by mysterious Chinese Pu'Erh teas.
Aged to perfection for 2 to 3 years, every dome of our Tuo Cha weights between 4g and 5g, individually wrapped to lock in freshness and serving convenience.
Tuo Cha is perfectly well-balanced, in particular when?infused in?a Gong Fu Cha ceremony, bringing enjoyable sensations to the palate and eye.
Tasting Details
Flavour: A smooth mellow mouthfeel, a well balanced sweet earthy flavour with a depth of peat and prune aftertasteAroma: A slightly fruity and musky note yet less earthy than Raw Pu'ErhInfusion Colour: A glorious rich russetSpecification
Caffeine Level: Very lowAntioxidant Level: HighProduction process: Hand-harvested, sun-dried, steamed and compressed into little nests or mushroom dome shapes then aged up to three yearsLeaf Appearance: Reddish-brown dark compressed leaves into Tea CakesOrigin:Yunnan Province, ChinaStorage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. Re-seal packaging between use. The longer it stored/ages, the better aroma & taste it will becomeHow to Brew
- Use half of one tea cake (roughly 2g) for each serving
- Boiling water is best for infusing?Pu'Erh Tea Cakes, around 95-100 degrees is perfect
- Steep for 3-5 minutes according to taste
- Reuse the cake a further 3-5 times, by simply adding more hot water