Man Gang Raw Puer Dragon Ball
Sweet and punchy raw puer dragon ball from Man Gang, Yunnan. , It features a very vibrant fresh and floral flavour with a hint of bitterness, which quickly dissolves into recurring sweetness in the throat. As it ages naturally, it will develope more mellower tatse, and complex flavours including diverse fruitiness and floralness.
What is Puer Tea?
Pu'er tea is a type of fermented tea traditionally produced in Yunnan Province, China. It comes in two main types:
- Sheng (raw) Pu'er: This type is naturally fermented over time, often for many years, which allows the tea to develop complex flavors.
- Shou (ripe) Pu'er: This type undergoes a more rapid, artificial fermentation process to mimic the aging of Sheng Pu'er.
Storage:
Raw Puer develope more complex flavour as they naturally age, store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunglight, and avoid any strong odors and high moisture level in its storing environmnt. It coould be placed in any breathable container such as tin jars to allow interaciton with oxygen which while aiding aging.
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Brewing Recommendations
Basic Info
Volume
90-95°C Water
Kung Fu Style:
- 1 g:20 ml - 30 ml (1 tea ball for a 120-200 ml volume teaware)
- Infuse for 30-40 s for the first infusion to loosen the leaves, reduce to 20 s for the second brew, add 5-10 s for the following infusions accordingly. Repeat for 6 - 10 infusions and until flavour fades out.
Regular Brewing:
- 1 g - 150 ml water
- i.e. Use 1 ball for a tea pot that is 700-1000 ml. Infuse for 3-4 minutes, and remove the tea leaves from the infusion. Infusions can be repeated for 1-2 more times.