The 2021 Wujie “Borderless” Spring Shou Puerh stands out as an exceptional shou puerh, crafted using premium spring-picked leaves—typically reserved only for sheng (raw) puerh—rather than the usual summer harvest. This choice results in a tea of remarkable quality, delivering a smooth mouthfeel that sits at the front of the mouth, coats the throat, and lingers with a lasting sweetness. Its flavor profile has elegant cherry wood notes, balanced by a subtle, herbal licorice finish and a gentle sweetness reminiscent of dark chocolate.
Originating in Menghai area in the Yunnan’s Jinggu region, this tea is nurtured by the area’s pristine environment, high altitudes, and diverse plant life, all contributing to its distinct character. This region, steeped in a rich tea tradition, is special place in puerh history, where tea trees grew naturally long before modern cultivation. The generations of traditional knowledge passed down here ensure an enduring quality that shou puerh enthusiasts appreciate. The high altitude adds a particular depth to this tea, enhancing its layered complexity and rounded profile.
Brewing Method #1:
For this puerh, we recommend brewing it Gongfu Style using a 90ml gaiwan and 204°F (96°C) water. Place a 7 grams of this tea into the gaiwan and quickly rinse the tea leaves. Then steep the tea for 5-7 seconds for the first infusion. For subsequent infusions, steep for only 3-5 seconds.
Brewing Method #2:
This time, use only 3 grams instead of 7, keeping the same size gaiwan or teapot and temperature. Steep for 40 seconds on the first infusion, then reduce the time to 10-15 seconds for the second infusion. Add about 5 seconds for each subsequent infusion. This method will yield a tea that tastes sweeter and lighter, providing a more refreshing experience.
When brewed quickly like this, it carries a layered complexity, highlighting more of the cherry wood notes rather than the richer dark chocolate notes. whereas, when brewed strongly with a longer steeping time (7-10 seconds), the initial flavor feels brighter and more herbal with a longer aftertaste that turns slightly more chocolatey without ever becoming bitter or dry. This flexibility in brewing brings out the best of Wujie’s essence and is a tea that is harder to over/understeep, making it a highly regarded choice among shou puerh connoisseurs.
You'll find yourself enjoying each infusion's evolving flavors. For an exceptional and effortless brewing experience, the 2021 Wujie “Borderless” Spring Shou Puerh is an excellent choice.
