D-CN-011
Xigui Pu-erh
昔归普洱
Raw sheng pu-erh, from Yunnan, China.
Dark tea (post-fermented)
Xigui Pu-erh is strongest on aroma intensity, finish length and sweetness. Typical tasting words: orchid, honey, apricot, cooling menthol, mineral. Originating from Xigui village in Lincang along the Lancang River, it gained high renown in the early 2000s for its intense fragrance and potent cooling sensation. Prized among raw pu-erh collectors as one of Lincang's benchmark mountain terroirs, traditionally brewed concentrated in small clay teapots.
Also known as Xi Gui, Xigui Sheng Cha and Xigui Raw Pu-erh.
The profile
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Facts
- Origin
- Yunnan, China
- Plant
- Camellia sinensis var. assamica, Mengku big-leaf
- Harvest
- spring flush
- Elevation
- mid
- Oxidation
- 5 to 12%
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- compressed
- Price band
- premium
- Availability
- specialist
- Ageing
- made for ageing
- Forgiving to brew
- 3 of 5
- L-theanine
- moderate
Made by: withering, then pan-firing, then rolling, then sun-drying, then steaming, then pressing.
Caffeine
A cup of Xigui Pu-erh carries a typical estimate of 55 mg of caffeine, within a range of 35 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 | 95 to 100 °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
- meditation
- study_focus
- after_meal
Pairs with nuts and poultry. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: no.
Tasting words explained
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