Huang Pian Raw Puerh Tea Aged from 1990

Description

This 1990 Aged Huang Pian Raw Puerh Tea, curated and dry-stored by our resident Tea Master, showcases the essence of large-leaf Puerh tea trees. With slightly sweet, earthy, and aromatic notes, this tea is available in loose leaf or full packet forms.

Product Details:

• Region: Yunnan, China.
• Season: Summer 1990.
• Caffeine Level: Low to medium.
• Best Time to Drink: Morning or afternoon.
• Harvest Method: Handpicked.
• Origin: Single-origin, forest-grown.
• Tea Quality: Gourmet tea.
• Flavor Profile: Earthy, slightly roasted, mild rawness, sweet, and aromatic.
• Steeping Guidelines: Use 3-5 grams; steep for 30-60 seconds.
• Qi Strength: Low to medium.
• Attributes: Organic and single-origin.

Huang Pian translates to “Yellow Leaves”. It refers to the larger and less uniform leaves found during Puerh Tea production. Historically, tea masters rejected these leaves. They lacked the desired uniformity, so they rarely made it into the final product. Today, however, Huang Pian leaves are prized for their unique sweetness and smoothness.

The leaves are bigger and older, which means they have spent more time on the tree. As they grow, they develop more of the polysaccharides that give tea leaves their sweet flavors. They’re also robust, and you can steep them well over ten times while enjoying a flavorful cup each time. You will need to increase the steeping time for each brew, though.

Aged Huang Pian is highly sought-after. When the tea has been aging for at least 7 years, it begins to develop richer, fruity flavors. The longer it ages beyond this point, the more intense and complex those flavors become.