"Old Comrade" Shen Shan Lao Shu - shu puer

Shen Shan Lao Shu - 2017 shu puer

“Shen Shan Lao Shu” means: deep mountain – old trees . This 2017 shu puer is a tea of ​​calmness with a clean, silky and friendly character. In the cup, a dark mahogany shade, an earthy-cocoa base, a date sweetness and a gentle, cedar-camphor coolness appear – with a long, smooth finish.

Short

• Type: shu (aged) puer
• Year of manufacture: 2017
• Raw material: old tea trees (Camellia sinensis var. assamica)
• Origin: Yunnan, mountainous growing area

Flavor profile

• Scent: pure autumn forest, cocoa powder, cedar, dried fruit
• Taste: creamy, chocolate base, dates-prunes, light molasses
• Body: silky, round, tannic and 'bitter' feeling
• Finish: long, cooling herbal (camphor/cedar) breath

Origin & processing

• Base tea: large-leaf mao cha from old trees
• Process: controlled fermented ( wo dui ), then resting/maturing
• Style: clean, “pure” shu profile, with neat earthy notes

Why is it lovable?

• “Comfort tea” – warm, creamy and soothing at any time of day.
• It's a great entry into the world of shu puer for beginners: easy to make and forgiving.
• It can be poured many times, and its taste is stable and balanced.

Recommended preparation

Asian (gongfu)

• Tea/water: 5–6 g / 100 ml
• Water: 95–98 °C
• Rinse: quick rinse 3–5 seconds, then pour out
• Pours: 10 s → 12 s → 15 s → 20 s → 25 s, then +5–10 s increments (8–10+ pours)
• Tip: for an even creamier body, increase the tea to 7 g or use a clay pot.

West

• Tea/water: 3 g / 300 ml
• Water: 95°C
• Soaking: 2:30–3:30 minutes (longer time = deeper chocolate notes)
• Second cup: the leaves work nicely for another 3–4 minutes

Cold brew

• Tea/water: 5 g / 500 ml filtered water
• In the refrigerator: 8–10 hours
• Result: a clean, sweet, chocolatey drink without bitterness

Pairing & occasion

• Dark chocolate, date-nut cakes, semi-hard nut cheeses
• Meditative tea drinking, evening relaxation, cooler days

Storage

Store in a dry, odorless place, protected from light. Store in a sealable bag or paper box; shu puer can age well. It is best to store it in the bag you received it in.