Origin
China
Asia
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Description
Giant King Silver Needles Puerh – Smooth Bud-Only Ripe Pu-erhGiant King Silver Needles Puerh is a unique ripe (shou) pu-erh made entirely from young, silvery-white buds. It's grown on Mount Bitter Bamboo in Pu'er, Yunnan, at an altitude of 1, 800 meters — an ideal tea-growing region famous for its long tea history. These tender buds are fermented in bamboo baskets for 30 days, then aged and fully oxidized for six months to develop and draw out their woodsy, smooth taste. Because it's made only from buds, this pu-erh is exceptionally smooth, clean and refined compared with typical leaf pu-erh. Tasting Notes
Why You'll Love ItGiant King offers a refined, woodsy pu-erh experience with none of the harshness some pu-erhs can have. Its clarity and smoothness make it a wonderful choice for pu-erh beginners and a rewarding tea for connoisseurs. It's also a naturally fermented tea, traditionally enjoyed after meals.
How to EnjoyBrew it gongfu-style and enjoy it over multiple steeps to experience its evolving depth. It's a comforting coffee alternative in the morning and a smooth after-dinner tea. Smooth, earthy and beautifully refined, Giant King Silver Needles is ripe pu-erh at its most elegant. |
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Make it your kind of cup
ready, set, steep.
A great starting point. Adjust the strength to suit your taste.
- 011.5 tsp (4 g)Scoop your leavesAdd tea to a roomy infuser or teapot.
- 02100°C (212°F)240 mlJust add waterPour water over the leaves at the suggested temperature.
- 032–4 minGive it a momentLet the tea steep, then remove the leaves.
- 04Your perfect cupSip and enjoyTaste it plain first, then make it your own.
- 011 tbsp (8 g)Scoop your leavesUse the amount shown for one glass over ice.
- 02100°C (212°F)240 mlBrew it hotPour hot water over the leaves.
- 034 minSteep, then strainRemove the leaves after brewing.
- 04Pour over iceCool things downPour over a glass full of ice.
- 011.5 tsp (4 g)per 240 mlScoop your leavesAdd the tea to a jar or pitcher.
- 02Cold waterAdd cold waterPour cold, filtered water over the leaves and close the lid.
- 0310–12 hLet it chillLeave it in the fridge, then strain out the leaves.
- 04Serve chilledPour and enjoyKeeps in the fridge for up to two days.
A little steeping tipBud-only ripe pu-erh, very smooth. Rinse and re-steep 6–8 times.
Why cold brewCold water draws out less bitterness, so the tea tastes smooth and naturally sweet.
A fresh way to enjoy itSweeten while the tea is still hot so it dissolves. For a smoother, mellower glass, try cold brew: leaves in cold water in the fridge for 6–8 hours.
Think of these as a starting point. Every tea is a little experiment, so adjust the amount, temperature and time to your taste.
Details
Preparation:
Use 1 TSP or 1 BAG per 200ml of water at 95°C and steep for 1.5-3 min.
Ingredients:
Pu'erh tea
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