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Xantou Mandarin Green
GREEN TEA PU-ERH STYLE 50g
GRADE – Pu-erh OP(Orange Pekoe)
CAFFEINE/ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Low/High
Region: Yunnan Province, China
Cup characteristics: Sweet mandarin notes dance above grassy green earth tones. Lightly elemental mandarin imparts a natural citrus flavour.
Luxury ingredients: Green tea( Pu-erh style), Mandarin.
£ 13.20
PRODUCT ID: 557
Description
Xantou Mandarin Green: A Refreshing Twist on Tradition
In the early days of Pu-erh production, Chinese tea growers experimented with unique ways to pack and press their teas. They created various shapes like mushrooms, coins, and bricks to stand out in the market. One ingenious method involved hollowing out mandarin oranges, filling them with raw tea leaves, and aging them in cool mountain caves.
Crafting the Tea
To create Xantou Mandarin Green, producers follow traditional methods. First, they hollow out fresh mandarin oranges by hand. Next, they fill these oranges with Pu-erh tea and flash dry them at high heat, which sterilizes the peel and eliminates any microorganisms. After packing, they store the oranges in a cool, dry place, allowing the tea to ferment and dry naturally inside the fruit. Over time, both the peel and the tea leaves develop a rich, deep brown colour.
Flavour Profile
Unlike most Pu-erh teas, which often exhibit musty and earthy tones, Xantou Mandarin Green stands out with exceptionally light citrus notes. The infusion produces a clear, golden-yellow liquid, creating a striking contrast to the darker brews typically associated with traditional Pu-erh. This refreshing twist makes Xantou Mandarin Green a delightful choice that will impress your friends!
Brewing Instructions
To fully appreciate this unique tea, follow these traditional Chinese brewing instructions:
- Break off about 1 gram of tea for one cup.
- Brew the first cup for 30 seconds.
- For the second brew, steep for 40 seconds.
- The third brew should also steep for 40 seconds.
- For the fourth, steep for 60 seconds.
- The fifth brew should be for 90 seconds.
- Finally, steep the sixth cup for 120 seconds.
With each brewing, you’ll notice how the character of this wonderful green Pu-erh subtly shifts in strength and flavour.
Important Note
Keep in mind that the orange peel is not intended for consumption, as it undergoes intense high temperatures for purification and pasteurization.
Indulge in Xantou Mandarin Green for a refreshing tea experience that blends tradition with a unique twist! Enjoy every sip!
We all believe that the same tea, with different brewing method, may have different taste. So, how to brew this little tea ball? Here we’d like to share a method for brewing XANTOU MANDARIN GREEN PU-ERH with a Gaiwan.
Step 1. Open up the package and take out the Mandarin Green Pu-erh Tea; Most of the Mandarin Green Pu-erh Tea will have a layer of wrapping, which can not only preserve its fragrance, but also protect them from collisions during transportation.
Step 2. Use a tea needle to poke four holes evenly around the tea ball, and better not to let the tea leaves leak out.
Step 3. Put the Mandarin Green Pu-erh Tea into Gaiwan, inject boiled water; There are two ways: After the tea is put into Gaiwan, pour the water in. So that the tea leaves are fully moistened and heated. Then pour out the tea liquid.
Ⅰ. Pour water directly in the middle of mandarin orange
Water will be poured in the ripened Pu-erh tea, so that the tea liquid is red and the taste of Pu-erh will be mellower and richer.
Ⅱ. Pour water around the tea
Water pours around the mandarin orange, so that the tea liquid is bright yellow with sweet taste. By this way, the taste of pu-erh tea is relatively weak, and the fragrance of mandarin orange is richer.
Step 4. Pour the tea liquid out into a tea pitcher, and serve it to cups, enjoy the tea!.
We strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water brought to a rolling boil when brewing all types of tea. Today’s water has been known to carry viruses, parasites and bacteria. Boiling the water will kill these elements and reduce the potential incidence of water-borne illnesses.
