Early 1990s CNNP Shou
This shou pu-erh is a production from the 1990s by a lesser-known tea factory in Kunming, under China's famous CNNP state export brand.
Though CNNP cakes from this era can be hit or miss, this one is a solid find! The tea liquor is deep red with the brilliant clarity of crystalized beauty and a rich aroma that hints at its age. Soft yet silky on your tongue; there's sweetness too as you take in every sip. Soft yet stimulating at times too; just what your taste buds need after all those nights awake to try to get some work done.
A great value for a 90s shou.
Stored under moderately dry storage in North America.
Origin: Menghai, Yunnan Province, China
Harvest: Early 1990s
Notes: sweet, silky, rice fragrance
| Country | Type of tea | Rinse | Water Temp | 1st steep | 2nd steep | 3rd steep |
| China | Green | No | 190ºF / 88ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 20 sec |
| China | Aged white | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC |
1 min |
15 sec |
25 sec |
| China | Classic white | No | 175ºF / 80ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec |
30 sec |
| China | Twisted oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
| China | Rolled oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
| China | Small leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 25 sec | 35 sec |
| China | Big leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
| China | Shou puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
| China | Heicha | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
| China | Sheng puerh | Yes |
190ºF / 88ºC |
30 sec |
20 sec |
30 sec |
| China | Sheng puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 15 sec |
One of the best teas I have in my possesion. A gracious thank you to tea & whisk.