2014 Bing Dao Sheng Pu'er, PARU Reserve

  This raw pu'er delivers a slightly tannic, pear-like profile and a lingering rock sugar sweetness. Brew upon purchase or age for a more complex finish. "No.1 Fan" Gaiwan, Glass Fairness Cup (Gong Dao Bei), Tea Tray, and Spaded Tea Knife also available. Enjoy for up to 40 sessions. Steep leaves up to 20 times per session if brewing gongfu style. To celebrate the release of our first pu'er tea cake, we've invited artist Bernice Sioson, alternatively known as Nicey ("knea-sea") to illustrate our wrapper. Details Variety: Mengku Da Ye Zhong (Mengku Big Leaf) Origin: Bing Dao Lao Zhai, Mengku, Lincang, Yunnan, China Vintage: April 2014 Tasting notes: pear, rock sugar Ingredient(s): fermented tea Handmade paper by Thai Artisans in Xishuangbanna Wrapper art: Bernice Siason/Nicey bernicesiosin.com About Bing Dao Bing Dao is a small yet well-known ancient tea village inhabited mainly by a tribal Thai community. How to Brew Gongfu Style: Add 5 grams of leaves per 6 ounces of heat