Shu Pu Erh Simao Zhuan Cha - 50 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: 11.00 € (including VAT)
A premium-grade anniversary dark (shu) Pu-erh from the Simao region of China's Yunnan province—offered here as 50g of broken-off pieces from the original cake. The full cake is pressed into a traditional 250g brick shape.
We commissioned this Pu-erh to mark the 20th anniversary of Čajový Dom (Tea House).
It is crafted from high-quality tea leaves—specifically 2nd grade (Special Grade) and 3rd grade (Gift Tea Grade)—selected from a ten-tier quality scale.
It is characterized by a harmonious flavor and pleasant sweetness. The aroma of the steeped leaves evokes notes of nut roll and Chinese dates. The infusion displays a rich, dark red color, a full and smooth body, and a sweet, lingering finish.
Its balanced flavor profile makes this tea ideal for everyday drinking. You can enjoy it now or, with proper storage, allow it to age further so its flavor gradually mellows and harmonizes.
Pu-erh holds a long-standing place in Chinese tea culture and is prized for its distinctive taste. It is frequently served after meals and is an integral part of traditional tea rituals.
- Tea type: Shu Pu-erh
- Form: Broken Pu-erh brick, 50 g
- Origin: Simao, Yunnan
- Harvest: 2023
If the unique character of this Pu-erh appeals to you, or if you would like to cellar it for further aging, you can also purchase it as a 250 g pressed brick – Shu Pu Erh Simao Zhuan Cha – 250 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.