Bamboo shu pu'er 2015A truly special shu puer endowed with the additional breadth of a bamboo sheath. Once the fermented tea leaves are packed into the fresh bamboo cutting, the compact tuboid is roasted over an open flame before being stored. This one, prepared in 2015, has had a good seven years of dry storage giving the leaves an exquisite saturation of bamboo flavors. Sweet and gentle, the impression is a dry ravine, fresh soil and autumn foliage folding into the

this gaiwan will age with dignity

it rewards connoisseurs with remarkable poise and persistence in the cup

The bamboo laminate is superior to the one used in mainland China

And with a low price and our discounts on orders of multiple

the taste is characterized by a dominant but satisfying bitterness

With a warmly-spicy and fruity character reminiscent of a rock oolong

The individual packaging makes it the perfect pu'er for travel and obviates the need for measurement: simply use a whole slice or break one in two for your gongfu cha session

The connoisseur may appreciate subtle details: the inclination of the spout

it shares its name with an equally rarified endeavor

with skilled masters and craftsmen involved in every step of production—from weaving and dyeing to final assembly

and through a mutual contact have finally been able to obtain some of the very same pieces for our shop

with the soft spice and lingering sweetness of Chinese cinnamon