A few months ago I tried a sample of DTH's "Premium Loose Pu-erh" that I bought in an assortment of other teas. It had a taste that I might tentatively describe as "chinese herbs" (Other descriptions that approximate my perception of this flavour might include: medicinal, sarsaparilla, root beer) Since then I have tasted samples of many different ripe teas from
Dayi and have not encountered that kind of flavour note again. It was a taste I found intriguing and enjoyable. Does anybody know which teas (from Dayi or other brands) offer this kind of taste profile? Is it only found in premium grade tea ( "Royal" grades, Gong Ting ect)? I have often heard references to this kind of flavour in this forum and elsewhere so it is unlikely to be a rarity. But which grades/brands/recipes/factories reliably develop this herbal taste in ripe pu-erh?
Re: Ripe pu-erh with "herbal" taste
Dragon Teahouse does not sell a loose tea as "Premium Loose Pu-erh". Think you will need to be more specific than that.
Re: Ripe pu-erh with "herbal" taste
The tea I refer to was part of their "5 Types Assorted Premium Tea Trial Value Pack". http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5-Types-Asso ... 3379bbaa15
Re: Ripe pu-erh with "herbal" taste
If you brew medium quality shu pu very strongly it's usually either a cocoa / 85%+ chocolate taste and/or medicinal.
This cheap YS mini cake kinda fits the profile, although the taste is not strongly medicinal http://www.yunnansourcing.com/store/pro ... oduct=2074
I have tasted very strongly medicinal shu pu, however it was usually loose and from unknown origins.
This cheap YS mini cake kinda fits the profile, although the taste is not strongly medicinal http://www.yunnansourcing.com/store/pro ... oduct=2074
I have tasted very strongly medicinal shu pu, however it was usually loose and from unknown origins.