Chiang Rai Gushu Shu Cha 1/2023 - 50g

Chiang Rai Gushu Shu Cha 1/2023 - 50g
 
 
Shu from the Giang Rai region, in northern Thailand, a well-known area where old tea trees used for puerh production grow. The trees are often in hard to reach locations and it is always hand picked.
 

The altitude of the hand-picked trees is around 950 m, the cultivar Assamica and the age of the Gushu trees, the age of the tree is stated by the producer to be well in excess of the base 200 years (Gushu = 200 years or more). The flavour and character of the tea is important, as is the yield in infusions. From this it is possible to distinguish whether it is a Gushu or a shrub tea. 
 

The aroma of dry leaf is sweet, woody, smooth, slightly nutty. A nicely crafted larger leaf from old trees. The leaves used were those used for the production of maocha, which I also have on offer. The palate is sweet, full-bodied, creamy smooth and very clean, with woody notes and a hint of forest herbs. The yield of this tea is excellent!

A very successful batch.

Brewing: 100ml, 4-5g, 95°C, 20-30s first infusion, then 15-30s depending on preference, lasts for many infusions, 10 or more.