Boil Lao Paka
Unique Pu’er Lao Paka
Lao Paka is a traditional tea of the Hani people in Simao, Yunnan Province. The name Paka comes from the local pronunciation. It’s often called Lao (old) Paka because the leaves are old and mature.
Lao Paka uses the old leaves from the tea plant. The leaves are put into boiling water to seize the enzymes. When the leaves have withered in the water, they are taken out to dry. They can also be roasted on charcoal once they’re dried to help the tea release its aroma when drinking.
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Fu Zhuan
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Dry leaf: Light mushroom
Wet Leaf: herbal, light dried fruit
Liquor colour: Orange
Liquor aroma: Dried fruit
Flavor: Woody, mushroom
Mouthfeel: Glossy, Full bodied
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Description
While Fu Zhuan tea may be well known for its many health benefits due to the presence of Jin Hua, also know as gold flower, it is also a delicious tea to simply sip and enjoy!
The dry leaf gave us subtle hints of mushroom that were initially quite faint. Once we brewed the Fu Zhuan into a clear orange liquor, the wet leaf was more forthcoming, delivering an herbaceousness, with touches of woodiness and dried fruit. As we progressed through the infusions, the tea became increasingly refreshing, unveiling a slight tartness at the beginning of the sip which left us refreshed after every sip. The mouthfeel was full and glossy and the aftertaste lingered pleasantly making this tea a delightful everyday tea.
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Additional information
Origin Pingkou, Anhua, Hunan Province
Harvest 2016 spring.
Gongfu Brewing 3g/90ml at 100°C for 10 sec, 2nd & 3rd infusion for 20s. 7-10 infusions.
Storage Sealed well in a cool, dry, dark location.
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