Xiao Mo Gu Pu Erh (Shu) no Junnanas

China Yunnan Xiao Mo Gu – a blend of shu Pu Erh and black tea from Yunnan, China, pressed into mushroom shapes.

The tea combines fermented shu Pu Erh with black tea from the Simao area, which makes it a welcome change and an easier way into the world of Pu Erh, even for beginners. The mushroom shape is no accident – it reflects the place where the tea plants grow: this area is an oasis for countless mushroom species, which give the soil a particularly interesting aroma. The pressing process ensures that every piece contains the same ratio of black tea to Pu Erh.

The leaves are black-brown, skilfully pressed into a mushroom shape. The infusion is chestnut brown and rich; the character is mild, sweet and soft. The tea was grown at about 1,400 m and harvested in April and September.

Preparation: 12 g per 1 litre of water, 100 °C, 2 minutes.

Ingredients: Pu Erh tea (shu), black tea.