Acala Tea Co.
"Golden Lotus" 2006 Imperial Grade Shou Pu'er
"Golden Lotus" 2006 Imperial Grade Shou Pu'er
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Perhaps one of our rarest teas, "Golden Lotus" 2006 Imperial Grade Shou Pu'er is no longer available in China as of early 2023. Because of this, we placed it on our Reserve List two years ago but recently decided to make it available in small quantities.
Imperial Grade Shou Pu'er is made from the buds only and is also known in China as Silver Needle Golden Lotus. Legend has it that the emperor preferred this tea, and hence its name. Our 2006 rendition, the Golden Lotus, features a smooth, full mouthfeel, light sweetness, and notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, caramel and molasses. Masterful processing and storage/aging results in a tea of exceptional transparency, prominent minerality, and unique aromas of forest floor and cacao. The qi is grounding, which compliments the patience of this tea in allowing many infusions and, thus, long and relaxing brewing sessions. Feel better with the Golden Lotus.
Tea Specifics
Tea Specifics
Harvest: 2006
Tree: Mixed
Cultivar: Camellia sinensis var. Assamica
All bud, no leaf loose tea
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Light sweetness; cinnamon; nutmeg; caramel; molasses; cacao; forest floor terroir; rich minerality; mature aromas
Brewing Recommendations
Brewing Recommendations
Serving Size: 4-6g of tea per 100ml purified water
Ideal brewing vessel: Clay tea pot
Awaken: Pour 212F water over dry leaves to allow them to awaken for 40 seconds before discarding wash.
Steeping: Boil water to 212F and then wait for the water to stop bubbling before pouring the water into the pot. Replace the tea pot lid. Brew for a few seconds and then pour the liquor into a gong dao bei (fairness pitcher) before apportioning into tea cups. Keep the lid on the tea pot between steepings to retain the heat. Flash brewing in this manner ensures this tea can be brewed up to 10+ times and brewed again the following morning if left overnight.
