2023 Wengji "Torched Sugar" Shou Puerh PREORDER ONLY

PREORDER ONLY: ETA February 18th

Wengji (翁基) is a small historic village tucked into the UNESCO-protected Jingmai Ancient Tea Forest. Leo discovered this tea producer during his 2025 sourcing trip, wandering through narrow, winding paths lined with tucked-away teashops and stairways that climb the mountain.

Most producers in Wengji focus on raw Puerh and send their leaves elsewhere for shou processing. This farm is different. They grow and process leaves specifically for high-quality shou Puerh, and that intention shows clearly in the cup, resulting in a shou that’s clean, expressive, and rich in character.

This 2023 Wengji “Torched Sugar” Shou Puerh has one of the most unique and delicious profiles within the shou category with an aroma that opens with sweet plum and caramelized sugar. When drinking, there's a clear torched sugar top note which leads into a crème brûlée-like sweetness, with a thick and smooth, creamy texture, just like the dessert. A gentle woody finish grounds the tea, keeping it comforting and balanced, while the caramel notes linger softly in the nose long after each sip.

 

Brewing Guide (Gongfu Style)
First 3 infusions

• 7g tea · 90ml gaiwan

• Water: 197°F / 92°C

• Quick rinse

• 1st infusion: 40 seconds

• 2nd–3rd infusions: 15 seconds

4th–10th infusions

• Raise temperature to 204°F / 96°C

• Steep 10 seconds, adding ~2 seconds each round

• Expect 10–11 infusions

This 2023 Wengji "Torched Sugar" Shou Puerh is a rich, dessert-leaning shou with torched sugar sweetness and creamy depth, perfect for dark tea lovers—or anyone looking for a comforting, cold-weather tea that feels both indulgent and deeply satisfying.