Shu Pu Erh Simao Zhuan Cha - 250 g
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Harvest Year 2023
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Country of Origin China
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Type of Tea Pu Erh
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Total Price: 45.00 € (including VAT)
A premium-grade, commemorative dark (shu) Pu Erh from Simao in Yunnan Province, China, pressed into a traditional 250 g tea brick - Zhuan Cha (砖茶).
We commissioned this Pu Erh to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Čajový Dom.
It is made from carefully selected Grade 2 (Special Grade) and Grade 3 (Gift Tea Grade) tea leaves, according to a ten-grade quality classification system.
This tea offers a harmonious flavour with a pleasant sweetness. The aroma of the infused leaves is reminiscent of walnut strudel and Chinese dates. The liquor is a deep, dark red, with a full, smooth taste and a lingering, sweet finish.
Its well-balanced flavour makes it ideal for everyday enjoyment. It can be enjoyed now or, if stored properly, left to mature further, allowing its flavour to become gradually smoother and more rounded.
Pu Erh has a long history in Chinese tea culture and is appreciated for its distinctive flavour. It is often served after meals and remains an integral part of traditional tea rituals.
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Tea type: Shu Pu Erh
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Forbm: Compressed tea brick – Zhuan Cha (砖茶)
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Origin: Simao, Yunnan
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Harvest: 2023
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Weight: 250 g
NEW:
You can now try this Pu Erh in a 50 g pack before purchasing the full tea brick: Shu Pu Erh Simao Zhuan Cha – 50 g.
Tea Preparation for Multiple Infusions
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Tea Quantity 5 g
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Water Quantity 200 ml
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Water Temperature 100 °C
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Brewing Time 15s, 30s, 45s, 60s, 120s, 300s
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Number of Infusions 5 - 6
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Tea Characteristic slightly stimulating
Tea Preparation for Single Infusion
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Tea Quantity 5 g
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Water Quantity 0,5 l
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Water Temperature 100 °C
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Brewing Time 3 - 5
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Number of Infusions 1 max. 2
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Tea Characteristic slightly stimulating
Pu-erh is a Chinese fermented tea originating from Yunnan Province. It is characterised by its earthy, rich flavour, which deepens and mellows with extended ageing. There are two main types: Sheng (raw, light Pu-erh) and Shu (ripe, dark Pu-erh). Sheng undergoes natural ageing, while Shu is rapidly fermented.
Pu-erh is one of the oldest and, due to its effects, most renowned teas.
It is produced as loose leaf tea or pressed into shapes. The most common pressed Pu-erh shapes are:
- Bing Cha (饼茶) – "Cake" or "Disc" – a flat, round shape, most commonly pressed in weights of 357g, 200g, and 100g. Sometimes also referred to as Ping Cha.
- Tuo Cha (沱茶) – "Nest" – shaped like a bird's nest with a hollow depression on the bottom. Often pressed in weights of 250g, 100g, or smaller 5g nests called mini Tuocha.
- Zhuan Cha (砖茶) – "Brick Tea" – rectangular, brick-shaped. Standard weights include 250g, 500g, or even 1kg bricks.
- Fang Cha (方茶) – "Square Brick" – similar to Zhuan Cha but smaller and often more decorative, sometimes divided into smaller squares like a chocolate bar. Typically around 100g to 250g.
It is often consumed after meals and can be stored for many years, with its quality and value potentially increasing over time.
Interesting fact: Pu-erh tea collections are highly valued. Many people own Pu-erh collections worth thousands of dollars. In parts of Asia, aged and rare Pu-erh teas are even considered a good investment for the future and may be included as part of a bride's dowry.