Pu-erh Reviews

1998 Ceramic Pot Puerh

Genre: Loose leaf Black Puerh
Factory: Fenglin
Vendor: Silk Road Teas
Reviewed by Mike Petro on 03/28/2004

Background   

Dry Leaf Appearence:   

Water to Leaf Ratio:     8.5 gr of Leaf in 475 ml of water

Brewing Method:    Aria Teapot, boiling water.

Wet Leaf Appearence:    Small high grade leaf with some golden tips

1st Steep    Steeped 2 minutes. Smooth, dry, woodsy, brewed to a dark rich color

2nd Steep    Steeped 1 minute. Smooth, mellow, slight sweetness, very little aroma.

3rd Steep    Steeped 2 minutes. Sweet tones are more pronounced, woodsy, smooth, hint of cinnamon.

4th Steep    Steeped 2 minutes. Sweet tones are more pronounced, less woodsy, still smooth, more cinnamon.

Subsequent Steeps    Steeped 2 minutes. Getting weak.

Conclusion    This Puerh came in brown ceramic vase which my wife promptly claimed.




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