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2023 Ku Zhu Shan - Pu-erh tea - Ku Zhu Shan old tea gardens, Jinggu area - Fermented in Menghai in Winter 2023, medium-heavy fermentation - Complex mouthfeel, a hint of aggressiveness Ku Zhu Shan is a village located east of Jinggu town, it has a lot of 'teng tiao' gardens, in which the tea trees are allowed to grow tall with fewer long branches, it's a special way of pruning the trees. This tends to give a more powerful brew by limiting the amount of leaves growing. You can notice the leaves are big and rich in tea buds. This tea has a complex taste which will carry you through a long session. You could even find hints of bitterness if you brew it strong. (This is a very special Pu-erh tea for collectors, Fermented Pu-erh tea that is naturally fermented by the micro-organisms in the air, it has a strong aged flavor profile. It's also known as Post-fermented tea because it's fermented after the tea leaves have been dried and rolled.)

Vendor name

Farmerleaf

Vendor ID

farmerleaf_com

Product ID

8011491770555

Type

Dark

Subtype

Unknown

Harvest year

2023

Harvest season

winter

Country

China

Region

Menghai

Locality

Jinggu

Source URL

https://farmerleaf.com/products/2023-ku-zhu-shan