[EN] Being a newbie at loose leaf tea preparation, temps, steeping times, I’m still learning. This tea for meis really good. It is robust, strong, and multiple infusions taste great. Well worth the price.
Samantha Throttle
August 2018
[EN] One of the better pu-erh teas on the market at an affordable price. Has a rich, full flavor and a good, earthy tone without being overpowering. Most other pu-erh teas I've tried at this price point that have been aged as long have a slight bitterness that is difficult to overlook. This one is smooth, even when accidentally over-steeping. The repeated steeps reveal a deeper, more complex flavor for the second third and sometimes the fourth cup, then nicely mellow for a few times thereafter. This has become my staple pu-erh tea and is a good choice for an introduction to what pu-erh is all about for the novice as well as a solid, quality choice for the price-aware pu-erh drinker.
[EN] My first pu'erh and I love this stuff. Drink it almost every evening after dinner, re steeps a few times over the course of the evening.
[EN] This is an assertive leaf that reminds me of a moldering forest floor... in the best way possible. It blends well with dried rose petals, Ceylon cinnamon, vanilla bean and clove to make a fascinating chai. This is one of my favourite teas from tealyra. Five stars all 'round.
[EN] This is a delightful, rich, full bodied tea. If you are trying to reduce your coffee, try this.
[EN] intense bitter-sweet chocolate-like taste. Some people will love it, but I prefer something similar but sweeter, like the Liu Bao dark
T.k. Padilla
September 2018
[EN] Mostly stems and only bits of leaf. Can't complain for the price though. It is 20 years aged I believe and has a stout effect upon drinking.
[EN] Good tea. Not as deep tasting as I would have liked it to be for a 20 years old tea, but very drinkable. Pu’erh is good any time of day, but I usually have mine in the late afternoon or early evening.
Brent Caldwell
August 2023
[EN] Wow! I’m incredibly disappointed with this 20yr PU’ERH. From the moment I opened the pouch I knew something wasn’t gonna be great. There’s absolutely zero aroma from the pouch. And then the directions to use just one tsp was way off. It needed to be at least 1 1/2 tsp, but I’d venture to say even 2 tsp would have been more appropriate. I say this because, well, actually there’s almost zero taste or flavor from the tea — and even after steeping for over 5min! Honestly, there’s just no redeeming qualities to this stuff at all. No aroma, except for a slight fishy smell once brewed, and no actual taste at all. It’s almost like drinking plain hot water.
