Tea Tasting

Sunday, March 29th at 1:00pm

2202 Ave X, Brooklyn, New York

Every other Sunday, while the shop is closed, we set aside a couple of hours to brew and share tea with new and old friends, and you're invited :)

It's a casual, friendly tea tasting, where we try 3 different teas (see below). It will be either new arrivals, old favorites, or fresh samples. We will take time to explore their origins, how they were made, and what we're tasting. It's not a class or a lecture – just tea, conversation, and a chance to slow down and enjoy the moment :)

We like to keep it small – there are only 6 seats available, so if you're planning to come, it's a good idea to reserve your spot in advance. The price is nominal, to cover the cost of the teas we are tasting. 

So, if you're free on this day and want to try some good teas with good people – join us. We'll be here, kettle on :)

This time, we will try sheng pu-erhs, two of which are our new arrivals:

• Y Ty H'mong GuShu Raw Pu-erh Tea – This raw pu-erh comes from H’Mông village in Y Tý – a remote area in Lào Cai Province in northern Vietnam, right along the border with China’s Yunnan. The tea is processed locally, using traditional methods. In the dry leaf and early infusions, the aroma is clean and bright, with notes of dried apricots and something reminiscent of crisp alpine air.

• Giang Pang GuShu Raw Pu-erh Tea – This Vietnamese raw pu-erh comes from the H’Mông area of Giàng Pằng in Yên Bái Province in northern Vietnam. The tea is made from a mix of medium, old, and ancient tree material from Lềnh’s family gardens, with roughly 70% of the leaf coming from ancient trees. In the aroma rising from the cup, the tea leans toward dried plums, with a darker fruit character than brighter, higher-toned young shengs. In the mouth, it’s sweet and with just a hint of tartness in a way that keeps the liquor lively. Alongside the dried plum notes, there are also notes of dried apricots and stone fruits.

• "Wild Orchid" GuShu Raw Pu-erh Tea – Our "Wild Orchid Aroma" GuShu Raw Pu-erh comes from tea trees that grow at the high altitudes of Mt. Wuliang in Yunnan. Wuliang Mountain - meaning Endless Mountain - is a famous tea-growing region near Pu'er City in Yunnan. It has been an essential source of high-quality Pu'er tea since ancient times. The taste is pleasantly astringent, sweet, and sour — an ideal equilibrium. You'll feel luscious notes of wild orchids and green apples when brewing the tea. The tea strikes a balance between sweetness and bitterness while retaining a lingering, mouthwatering astringency.

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