D-CN-013
Pu-erh Mini Nest
普洱小沱茶
Single-serving compressed ripe pu-erh, from Yunnan, China.
Dark tea (post-fermented)
Pu-erh Mini Nest is strongest on earthy, body and woody. Typical tasting words: damp earth, forest floor, dry wood, mineral. Developed in the late 20th century to modernise tea service, offering individually foil-wrapped portions suited for busy tea houses and export markets. Conveniently dropped whole into a mug or small teapot; a staple across Chinese restaurants and domestic kitchens worldwide.
Also known as Xiao Tuocha, Mini Tuocha and Pu-erh Coin.
The profile
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Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Yunnan, China
- Plant
- Camellia sinensis var. assamica
- Harvest
- summer or autumn harvest
- Elevation
- mixed
- Oxidation
- 95 to 100%
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- compressed
- Price band
- budget
- Availability
- everywhere
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 5 of 5
- L-theanine
- low
Made by: wet-pile post-fermentation, then steaming, then pressing into mini moulds, then drying, then wrapping.
Caffeine
A cup of Pu-erh Mini Nest carries a typical estimate of 40 mg of caffeine, within a range of 25 to 55 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 3 g | 95 to 100 °C | 3 min, 4 min, 5 min |
| Gongfu, 100 ml | 5 g | 98 to 100 °C | Rinse, then 20 s, 20 s, 25 s, 30 s, 40 s, 50 s |
Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- morning
- afternoon
- after_meal
- breakfast
Pairs with dim_sum and fried_food. Milk: yes. Iced: no. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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