origin Lincang, Yunnan

craft shou (fermented)

flavor notesbingcherry, grass jelly, molasses

origin Lincang, Yunnan

craft shou (fermented)

flavor notes bingcherry, grass jelly, molasses

In the mid-1980s, at Red Blossom’s inception,we imported a rich shou pu-erh that we simply called “Grand Pu-erh.” It was the tea upon whichwe weaned our first wave of pu-erh connoisseurs, who loved its rich flavor and balanced profile. Over time, our Grand Pu-erhdeveloped a passionate following, and withits popularitywe eventually sold out of the original crop. We spent years searchingfor a successor, finally importingour second “Grand Shou” in 1997. Our third crop,Grand Shou Wild Leaf Lincang 2006,carriedthe legacy of Grand Shou into the new millennium.

With Lincang Shou Pu-erh 2012, we are excited to introduce the fourth iteration of this tea, a pu-erh that offers balance, texture, and a remarkably complex flavor profile. Produced in Cangyuan County, Lincangin southwest Yunnan Province, this tea is harvestedfroma pristinehigh-elevation grove of tea trees and expertly fermented. In our batch test of this crop withSGS Food Labs, Lincang 2012 returned negative results for all 481 common pesticides, chemical residues, and heavy metals for which we screened.

Lincang Shou Pu-erh 2012 offers notes of bing cherries, grass jelly, and molasses. The tea’s liquor has an impressiveclarity, with a luxurious texture and persistent finish. This exemplary crop is already poised to become another cult classic in our collection,with a profile that appeals to new tea drinkers, seasoned pu-erh aficionados, and everyone in between.

Heavily aged or fermented teas like this are incredibly easy to brew, since they tend to have very little bitterness or astringency regardless of water temperature. We recommend starting with the instructions above, and then adjusting to your preference.

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