SKU: STF10

Manipur Pu-erh Style Sheng Tea

Puerh style tea from the forest of southern Manipur

$65.00

Shipping calculated at checkout.

Choose an option

Shipping Ask about this product

We have been able to procure a small selection of spring 2020 sheng pu-erh style tea from Camellia Sinensis var assamica trees that grow in the wild forests of Manipur, location of which is a secret that only a few know of. The tea co-operative who we collaborate with is known for producing the first puerh-style tea in India.

The tea liquor has a rich mouthfeel, viscous, mineral texture, sweet with minimal bitterness, mild astringency and lasting aftertaste. The dry leaves have aromas of mushroom and forest floor and after the initial rinse the wet leaves have sweet complex aromas of jaggery, honey, jujube, smoke, baked bread, wood, forest floor and moss. The initial infusion is lovely with notes of honey, jaggery, jujube, wood, camphor, earth and moss. Subsequent infusions continue to have similar sweetness with notes of camphor, charcoal, river silt and mushroom.

Caffeine Level

High Moderate

Make the perfect tea

Steeping Instructions

To prepare an exquisite cup of tea use filtered water.

Gongfu Style

This tea works great for the gongfu method of steeping as it helps coax out all the subtle flavors.

Quantity

We recommend 5 gm of tea

Temperature

5g/100 ml filtered water at 90°C - 95°C (195°F - 205°F)

Steeping Time

Steep the tea for 10s, 15s, 20s, 30s, 45s, and then maybe a minute each time until it loses flavor.

Meet

Chaiwala Sangai

The sangai is an endangered subspecies of Elds deer found only in Manipur, India. According to Manipur folklore the animal has a deep cultural significance and is symbolized as the connecting soul between humans and nature.

Blown away

My mom boughtht this for me on a whim, as she knows I am a tea lover. I generally drink Chinese puer, so I was naturally skeptical to see a cake of Indian puer tea. I am shocked at how delicious and smooth this tea is for being such a young cake. I am very impressed!

Mind Blown

I've never had puer-style tea from India before and had no idea what to expect. This tea is so good, it's very rich and floral and honeyed, my mind is blown honestly. 🤯

Awesome tea!

Delicious tea that I can’t find anywhere ekse.

SHOPPING CART

title

Manipur Pu-erh Style Sheng Tea

Caffeine Level

Make the perfect tea

Gongfu Style

Quantity

Temperature

Steeping Time

Customer Reviews

Manipur Pu-erh Style Sheng Tea