Old leaf material from Sheng puerh processing. Similar profile to Sheng puerh, but more straightforward, sweet, and aromatic. Can be boiled for several minutes to release its treasures without developing as much astringency or bitterness as the Puerh itself. Gentle elevating and relaxing effect.
Can be enjoyed young or matured in a clean and dark environment, at about 50-70% relative humidity.
Villages: Ban Huayva, Ban Sehopene, Ban Tungkualin Noy.
Elevation: 1000-1400 meters above sea level
Origins: Forestry gardens
Harvested and processed: March 2022 & October 2022
Brewing recommendation: 100 °C with multiple steepings or boil for several minutes
Loose leaf tea: Loose tea leaves, not compressed.
Tea cakes: Compressed tea, either manually stone-pressed or compacted with a hydraulic press. Available formats: 100 g (11 cm diameter), 200 g (14 cm diameter), 357 g (18.5 diameter).
Naga balls: Lao version of Dragon Balls (Longzhu). Individual 8 g portions, wrapped in natural paper and tied with Yao cotton string. Only available for Puerh tea.
