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TEA · TEA CAKES

Ripe tea U2-2014

A tea cake to begin with.

Stored since 2014, this is the youngest of our three tea cakes. Fragrant, with a little astringency that invites another cup. Break into the cake and you will find plenty of buds. A good place to begin if you are new to tea cakes, or looking for a pot to enjoy every day.

Ripe tea, 2 pile-fermentation rounds · Cao Bồ, Hà Giang · stored since 2014

30 g cake portion × 1145,800 VND
Subtotal, VAT included145,800 VND
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FROM THE FERMENTATION WORKSHOP’S TASTING NOTES

The workshop’s notes

Fragrant, with light astringency. Plenty of fine buds. An attractive colour in the cup; reddish-brown leaves after brewing.

How to brew

Always rinse the tea first. However you choose to brew, pour boiling water over the leaves for 5–7 seconds, then discard the water. Think of it as gently waking the tea after its years of rest.

When you have time to savour itUse 5–7 g in a small 100–150 ml pot. Steep the first infusion for 5–10 seconds, then gradually lengthen each subsequent infusion.
For an everyday cupUse 3–5 g with 500 ml of boiling water and steep for 2–4 minutes. No elaborate equipment, just a little patience.
When the tea needs more time to wakeFor long-stored tea, steeping is sometimes not enough. Try a gentle simmer: 2–3 g per litre of water, over low heat for 3–7 minutes.
To enjoy chilledBrew a strong pot with hot water, strain out the leaves, let the tea cool, then refrigerate for 2–6 hours.

After brewing, you can collect the spent leaves for garden compost.

Explore the other two storage years

Ripe tea U2-2006Cao Bồ, Hà Giang · 357 g cake

6,480,000 VND

Ripe tea U3-1998Cao Bồ, Hà Giang · 357 g cake

9,720,000 VND