Mini Tuo Cha Black Pu-erh Tea

Name: Mini Tuo Cha Black Pu-erh Tea
SKU: X0319
Price: 2.10 AUD
Availability: InStock

$2.10

A compressed black tea pu-erh cake.

In stock

SKU: X0319 Categories: Black Tea, Chinese Black Tea, Chinese Tea, Global Black, Pu-erh Tea, Tea Tag: westfield_false

MINI TUO CHA BLACK PU-ERH TEA — RIPE PU-ERH TEA CAKE

It’s the question on everyone’s lips—what is tuo cha pu-erh tea? In the most simple terms, tuo cha is a traditional type of shou (ripe) pu-erh (fermented compressed tea cake) from China that farmers shape into a dome and preserve for at least three years. Specifically, our mini tuo cha black pu-erh tea is aged for five years and is The Tea Centre’s most traditional shou pu-erh variety. The perfect size for a small teapot, this pu-erh is ideal on its own. That way, the infusion can exhibit its true Yunnan qualities.

Ripe pu-erh is famous for its unique production method, which sees loose leaves undergo ‘wet piling’ for sixty to seventy days before the tea’s compression stage. Like all pu-erh, our mini varieties come from the Yunnan province in China. Find out more here. Specifically, our black pu-erh has woody base notes, a strong smoky character, and slightly floral top notes. In addition, a peaty fragrance contributes to the tea’s overall complex flavour profile. This is a brew that’s great for digestive support and lowering cholesterol.

Ready to know how to make tuo cha? Then click here to learn how to infuse this wonderfully aromatic and mellow tea. The best bit? Leaves can be rebrewed several times! For sweeter varieties, be sure to explore our mini lemon and mini strawberry varieties.

CHINESE TEA | SHOU PU-ERH | AGED 5 YEARS | GLUTEN FREE | VEGAN

Brewing Instructions

Place one whole mini tuo cha in a teapot. The teapot must have a capacity of at least two cups. If you do not want to use as much tea in the one go, a mini tuo cha may be broken in half.

Apply either the Chinese or Western method:

Chinese Method:

Using boiled fresh spring water or purified water, fill your teapot and allow the first infusion to sit for 15-20 seconds. Pour and enjoy.
Increase steeping time by 5-10 seconds for each subsequent infusion.

Western Method:

Using boiled fresh spring water or purified water, fill your teapot and allow this first infusion to sit for about 2 minutes.
Pour and enjoy
Increase steeping time by 1 minute for each subsequent infusion.

Ingredients

Black pu-erh tea from the Yunnan province in China.

Our German supplier quality tests Mini Tuo Cha Pu-Erh in compliance with the European Union’s strict standards concerning chemical and pesticide residues.