Tiger Cub (100g)

Tiger Cub 2022 - shu pu-erh with a thick, "coffee-chocolate" finish

Tiger Cub 2022 is a shu pu-erh blended with a blend of smaller and medium-sized leaves and a generous amount of buds . It's quite heavily pressed, but brews beautifully: it brews quickly and produces a thick infusion that holds up well to subsequent brewings.

Taste and aroma

What will you feel in the infusion?

• smooth profile, with notes of wood and spices

• nuts and chocolate in the background

• light berry sourness

• characteristic coffee bitterness in the finish (pleasant, "adult")

Why is it worth it?

Shu that is easy but not boring

This tea is "easy to drink," yet has character: thick, quick to brew , with a distinct, darker aftertaste. It also has a pleasant toning and stimulating effect.

Origin and production

Information

Production: 2022 , Jing Hong Yule Shan factory (景洪攸乐山), Xishuangbanna , Yunnan Province , China.

How to brew to make it delicious

• Gongfu: 95–100°C, short rinse, then brew for 10–15 seconds, gradually extending

• In the kettle: approx. 98°C, 2–3 min

• Tip: if you want less "coffee" bitterness in the finish, brew for a shorter time and don't prolong the first pours.