Spirit Seal

A beautifully-aged small-leaf ripe puerh that carries herbal flavors, anise and mild astringency. This curious tea keeps you coming back because of its subtle, yet distinct flavors and gently uplifting energy.  I found myself daydreaming about what it must have been like to walk through the streets of an ancient Chinese city, wandering into tea houses.   Spirit Seal is the name of an acupuncture point on the upper chest. It is used to unblock the expression of the heart, and for affirming actions that arise spontaneously from the heart without needing external confirmation. This point connects our potential with the mandate from one’s own heart and the heart of heaven, which manifests as destiny.  I chose this name because I noticed the upper kidney points pulsing while drinking the tea.   Imperial Grade Loose Leaf Shou Puerh - 1980's Hong Kong Wet Stored