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This traditional style of shu pu-erh offers an impressively robust infusion that is credited to our unique blend of vintages ranging from 2-4 years in age. One of the first teas to travel beyond its growing region from Yunnan to Tibet and Mongolia, pu-erh teas were typically compressed for ease of trade in exchange for horses and salt in ancient times. Today this compressed form is still used for convenience. Its complex personality is revealed over multiple infusions: smooth while robust, a bit sweet and a bit savory, mellow yet powerful. At about 5 grams per tuo cha, each is designed to brew a single serving size.

Origin

Yunnan, China

Ancient Pu-erh Tuo ChaOrganic Pu-erh Tea

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Description

Origin

Yunnan, China

Tasting Notes

Traditional style Pu-erh with a robust, soothing flavor and sweet notes of dark mocha

Ingredients

Organic pu-erh tea.

Preparation

1 tea cake

8 ounces

212°F

5 minutes

Traditional Brewing

Gaiwan Brewing Guidelines:
Water Temperature: 200°F
Leaf to Water Ratio: Use one piece in the gaiwan
Steep Times: 1st infusion 1 minute, 2nd infusion 20 seconds, 3rd infusion 50 seconds, subsequent infusions about 2 minutes

Guywan Brewing from Rishi Tea on YouTube.

Standard Brewing Guidelines:
Water: 212°F (boiling)
Leaf to Water Ratio: 1 piece per 8 ounces
Steep Time: 5 minutes (1st infusion), 6 minutes (2nd infusion)

We encourage you to experiment with the quantity of tea leaves and the length of the steep time to find your desired brew strength. Varying the water temperature isn't recommended, as water that is too hot will over-extract the bitter components of tea, while water that is too cool might not fully draw out the aromas and flavors of tea.

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Pu-erh Tuo Cha

Jan 9, 2018

This tea is really good. I'm very new to pu-erh teas and the convenience of these little cakes makes it...

Julie
Nixa, MO

Tuo Cha Mini Cakes

Oct 13, 2017

Originally thought ordering the pound would be a 1lb round of pu-erh, instead it was a bag of mini-cakes...

Peter
Annapolis, MD

My wife's favorite tea.

Sep 24, 2017

This is my wife's favorite tea. These cakes make a nice pot of tea (1 litre, at least). The 1 lb size is...

John
Dallas, TX

The Best

Jun 15, 2017

I love this tea. My perfect pick me up beverage. Love it.

Ursula Studzinska
Buffalo Grove, IL

Ancient Pu-erh Tuo Cha

May 15, 2017

Went to a program and made a cup of tea. It was sooo good. I was able to use the ball 4 times and on the...

tuyia
chicago, IL

Delicious Tea

Mar 28, 2017

The Pu-erh is one of my favorite go-to teas. Its rich flavor and inky color are very satisfying.

Judi Anderson
Milwaukee , WI

Not Bad

Mar 6, 2017

I am a supporter of the pu-erh classic, and this one is pretty good--it's not too different, but has just a...

Hunter
cambridge, MD

Amazing

May 16, 2016

It had been awhile since I had had some Pu Erh. When I was younger, I didn't have much of a taste for it,...

Benjamin
Chicago , AL

Puerh mini Tuo cha

Apr 27, 2016

I love this one ...can drink everyday and put on my Er Hu music on ....boy feel like tea drunk ..floating...

Jas
Oak creek, AL

Puerh mini Tuo cha

Apr 27, 2016

I love this one ...can drink everyday and put on my Er Hu music on ....boy feel like tea drunk ..floating...

Jas
Oak creek, AL

Best. Tea. Ever.

Apr 20, 2015

Seriously. I love, looove this tea. It's like a meal. So complex...Bold yet subtle, sweet but not sweet,...

Kate
Chicago, IL., AL

Wildwoods Herb Lady

Mar 14, 2014

The subtle shifting of this Pu-erh is very gratifying. Each subsequent steeping seems to grow in buttery...

Kim Engard
Cave Creek, AL

longtime favorite

Nov 22, 2013

This was my first puerh and still the best out of many I've tried out of some years.

Yaphett Pruitt
Chicago, IL

Amazing

May 16, 2016

It had been awhile since I had had some Pu Erh. When I was younger, I didn't have much of a taste for it,...

Benjamin
Chicago , AL

Delicious Tea

Mar 28, 2017

The Pu-erh is one of my favorite go-to teas. Its rich flavor and inky color are very satisfying.

Judi Anderson
Milwaukee , WI

My wife's favorite tea.

Sep 24, 2017

This is my wife's favorite tea. These cakes make a nice pot of tea (1 litre, at least). The 1 lb size is...

John
Dallas, TX

Tuo Cha Mini Cakes

Oct 13, 2017

Originally thought ordering the pound would be a 1lb round of pu-erh, instead it was a bag of mini-cakes...

Peter
Annapolis, MD

The Best

Jun 15, 2017

I love this tea. My perfect pick me up beverage. Love it.

Ursula Studzinska
Buffalo Grove, IL

Odd Smell

Oct 1, 2013

This is the same person who wrote the last review. I have had the opportunity to let many of my friends try...

Owner Response: Hello Michael, Thank you very much for the addendum to your initial review. The unique smell associated with Pu-erh comes from the process that is applied to ferment the tea. While we haven't specifically thought that Tuo Cha smelled like "fish food", we absolutely appreciate your opinion and your expression.

Michael
bristol, AL

Really Superb

Aug 19, 2013

This tea is number one in my top five favorites for black and darker teas. It really is a tea for someone...

Michael
Bristol, AL

Pu-erh Tuo Cha

Jan 9, 2018

This tea is really good. I'm very new to pu-erh teas and the convenience of these little cakes makes it...

Julie
Nixa, MO

Not Bad

Mar 6, 2017

I am a supporter of the pu-erh classic, and this one is pretty good--it's not too different, but has just a...

Hunter
cambridge, MD

Wildwoods Herb Lady

Mar 14, 2014

The subtle shifting of this Pu-erh is very gratifying. Each subsequent steeping seems to grow in buttery...

Kim Engard
Cave Creek, AL

longtime favorite

Nov 22, 2013

This was my first puerh and still the best out of many I've tried out of some years.

Yaphett Pruitt
Chicago, IL

My wife's favorite tea.

Sep 24, 2017

This is my wife's favorite tea. These cakes make a nice pot of tea (1 litre, at least). The 1 lb size is...

John
Dallas, TX

Tuo Cha Mini Cakes

Oct 13, 2017

Originally thought ordering the pound would be a 1lb round of pu-erh, instead it was a bag of mini-cakes...

Peter
Annapolis, MD

Best. Tea. Ever.

Apr 20, 2015

Seriously. I love, looove this tea. It's like a meal. So complex...Bold yet subtle, sweet but not sweet,...

Kate
Chicago, IL., AL

Origins

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Origin

Ancient Pu-erh Tuo ChaOrganic Pu-erh Tea

Description

Origin

Tasting Notes

Ingredients

Preparation

Traditional Brewing

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