This 2007 tuo is made from special-grade material selected in the Dadugang tea region of Xi Shuang Ban Na. The leaves show clear silver down, reflecting the finer, bud-rich grade used.
Dadugang is known for its large contiguous tea gardens and favorable growing conditions.
A classic mid-aged Dadugang silver-tips tuo that balances aging character with easy drinkability.
Tea Profile
At a glance: 2007 · Sheng (raw) puerh · 100g tuo · DaDuGang
Teas from this area typically present a refreshing character with relatively quick sweetness and moderate intensity. After nearly two decades of aging, this tuo has developed a smoother, more settled profile while retaining a clean and approachable taste.
The liquor is clear with low bitterness and astringency, offering a pleasant sweetness and a gentle, lasting aftertaste.
Best for: It is well suited for daily drinking and accessible to both newer and experienced puerh drinkers.
Brewing Guide
Water: 100°C (212°F), fully boiling.
- Preheat the vessel; add around 5g per 100ml.
- One rinse to open the leaves, then a covered rest of about 10 minutes.
- Steep 10–15 seconds at first, adding ~5 seconds per round.
- Always pour out completely into a fairness cup before drinking.
- Keep steeping — sheng rewards patience with many rounds.
These are guidelines to start from, not rules to obey. Experiment with your pour, your pace, and the season; the same leaf tastes different on a rainy day. The goal is the skill to brew it well whenever, wherever.
Storage
Give it air, coolness and dryness; keep it out of the sun and clear of potent odors (spices, smoke). For multi-year aging, paper or unglazed clay lets the tea breathe in a way sealed plastic never will.
A Note on Appearance
Not every tuo shows these, but they can occur, especially in teas with more years of storage.
- Bamboo powder (zhu fen): a natural sign of traditional bamboo-husk packing. In Guangdong's warm, humid climate, tiny bamboo insects can make their home in the husk, nibbling the husk and cotton paper wrapper while leaving the tea itself untouched. What they leave behind is a fine powder, seen only on certain teas and more often on aged ones. It is harmless to hygiene; a few strokes with a clean toothbrush or soft brush before brewing is all it takes.
- Tea oil spots: yellowish spots may appear and can come from natural tea oils. They are not a flaw.
- Torn wrapper: small tears or holes in the cotton paper may happen during storage and handling. The tea inside is unaffected.
