The combination of unripe citrus peel with puer is a classic one, the aromatics of the citrus peel balancing the earthier flavors of cooked puer. These balls of 2018 cooked puer, stuffed in the hollowed out peel of an unripe tangerine, are a perfect example of this balance.
These dry, dark green fruit stuffed, with cooked black puer leaf, are citrus-forward in their aroma. Wet, this bouquet takes on earthy nuances of granite, gypsum, and damp soil. Their flavor is more citrus forward in early infusions, with a hint of pine, yielding to a smooth granite and petrichor yun sweetness as the brews progress. These spheres produce a smooth brew with the lightness of citrus peel, which opens and lifts, perfectly balancing the grounded, earthy nature of the cooked puer contained within.
The qi of this tea is light and opening. It is slightly astingent and leaves a citrusy aftertaste on the palate. Its effects are quite stimulating, and it pairs well with oily food.
Lasts 15-28 brews
Each citrus-stuffed puer ball weighs approximately 10 grams
Price is per 50 grams/1.76 ounces