D-CN-001
Sheng Pu-erh (Young Raw)
生普洱
Young raw sheng, from Yunnan, China.
Dark tea (post-fermented)
Sheng Pu-erh (Young Raw) is strongest on finish length, bitterness and astringency. Typical tasting words: apricot, honey, orchid, mineral, wet stone. Originating along ancient trade routes in Yunnan, compressed sun-dried green leaves naturally aged during slow transit by horse caravan. Appreciated by enthusiasts for its potent, vibrant energy (cha qi) and transformative potential over decades.
Also known as Young Sheng, Raw Pu-erh, Qingbing and Green Pu-erh.
The profile
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Facts
- Origin
- Yunnan, China
- Plant
- Camellia sinensis var. assamica
- Harvest
- spring flush
- Elevation
- high
- Oxidation
- 0 to 10%
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- compressed
- Price band
- mid-range
- Availability
- common
- Ageing
- made for ageing
- Forgiving to brew
- 2 of 5
- L-theanine
- moderate
Made by: plucking, then withering, then pan-firing, then sun-drying, then steaming, then compressing.
Caffeine
A cup of Sheng Pu-erh (Young Raw) carries a typical estimate of 55 mg of caffeine, within a range of 40 to 75 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 | 90 to 95 °C | 2 min, 3 min, 4 min |
| Gongfu, 100 ml | 6 g | 92 to 98 °C | Rinse, then 10 s, 10 s, 15 s, 20 s, 25 s, 35 s |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 2.5 g | Fridge | 8 to 12 hours |
Up to 10 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- morning
- afternoon
- morning
- midday
- study_focus
- meditation
Pairs with dim_sum, fried_food and nuts. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: no.
Tasting words explained
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