Sunday, October 28, 2012

Nannuo Mountain Pu'er

This loose-leaf raw Pu'er is from a 400-year old tree or trees in the Ban Po Lao Zhai village in Nannuo Mountain, Yunan Province, China.   The age of the tea itself is unknown but it is quite distinguished when comparing with a Pu'er from younger trees.   A Pu'er collected and made from old trees is reputed to possess abundant Cha Qi or tea life energy.   May the force be with you.

Nannuo Puer
 Type:  Pu'er  Producing Country: China      Preparation:  95°C 4 Min

Dry Leaf:  This Pu'er has very long and dark wiry leaves, which have a familiar barn yard or musty smell.
Wet Leaf:  The leaves are like Chinese herbs with a spritz of eau de moo cow. 
Liquor:      The bright amber tea is smooth, sweet and pleasant.  It is herbaceous and thick in the mouth.   

Tee Score: 5 out of 5