Only 20 beeng chas available. Winner at the 2019 Hong Kong International Tea Fair, this sheng cha features hand-picked leaves from 400-year-old tea trees in northern Laos, between the Chinese province of Yunnan and the Vietnamese province of Điện Biên. Limited quanity available and will not be restocked.
Tasting notes: CITRUS / HINOKI / MINERAL
Details
- Origin: Phongsaly, Laos
- Elevation: 1,400m
- Cultivar: Ancient Tea Trees
- Artisan: Sengkham Laolee
- Harvest date: Spring 2018
- Serving size: 2–4 g per cup; 6-8 g for standard teapot
- Recommended vessel: gaiwan or miniature teapot
Ingredient(s): fermented tea
Caffeine level: moderate
Brewing Instructions
- Amount: 2–3 g of tea per 8 oz water
- Temperature: 180 ̊–200 ̊
- Steep time: 1–3 min
- Tip: Rinse leaves before steeping to "awaken" them
- Place the dry leaves in a cup.
- Pour over the hot water and wait 3–5 seconds.
- Discard water using a strainer.
- Steep leaves as instructed.