Pu-erh tea
Shou Pu-erh (15 years old)
Description
- Tea type: Post-fermented (ripe/Shou Pu-erh)
- Origin: Yunnan Province, China
- Age: Approximately 15 years
- Appearance: Dark brown to black loose leaves that brew into a deep mahogany to reddish-brown liquor.
Flavor Profile
- Aroma: Rich, earthy, woody, with notes of damp forest, aged timber, cocoa, and dried fruit.
- Taste: Smooth and mellow with very low bitterness or astringency.
- Body: Full-bodied, thick, and silky.
- Finish: Long-lasting, sweet, and clean, often leaving a pleasant “hui gan” (returning sweetness)
15-Year-Old Shou Pu-erh Tea is a ripe (Shou) Pu-erh that has been aged for approximately 15 years after undergoing accelerated fermentation. While Shou Pu-erh is already ready to drink soon after production, extended aging can further mellow the tea, producing a smoother, more refined flavor.
Useful Properties
Research on aged Shou Pu-erh is still developing, but it may offer several potential benefits:
- Rich in antioxidants that help protect cells from oxidative stress.
- May support digestion, which is one reason it is traditionally consumed after meals.
- Contains moderate caffeine, generally around 20–50 mg per cup, depending on brewing method and leaf quantity.
- May support healthy cholesterol and lipid metabolism, although more robust human studies are needed.
- Gentle on the stomach for many drinkers because of its low astringency.
- Naturally low in calories when consumed without sweeteners.
Brewing Recommendations
Gongfu Style (recommended)
- Tea: 5–8 g
- Water: 100–150 mL
- Temperature: 98–100°C (208–212°F)
- Quick rinse: 5–10 seconds
- First infusion: 10–15 seconds
- Add a few seconds to each subsequent infusion
- Quality tea may yield 10–15 or more infusions.
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