Pu'er Tea - Broken Silver Nuggets 800g
Ancient Tree Essence, Tea Fossils: The Mellow Rhythm of Time, One Nugget per Brew
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Core Features
· "Broken Gold" Among Teas, Condensed Aroma
Made from aged tea clusters ("Lao Cha Tou") fermented from spring tea leaves of ancient tree areas in Menghai, Yunnan. They are pressed under high temperature and polished over slow heat, forming dark, glossy, uniform "tea fossils." Only about a hundred grams are produced per kilogram of raw material, resulting in an intensely concentrated tea essence.
· No Prying Needed, One Nugget per Pot
Each independent nugget weighs approximately 5–8g. They slowly unfurl in hot water, eliminating the hassle of prying traditional tea cakes. Enjoy the authentic aged Pu'er aroma anytime—at the office, while traveling, or outdoors.
· Dual Aromas Intertwined, Sweetness Down the Throat
Combines the mellow, woody fragrance of ripe Pu'er with a unique process熏焙 (熏焙) using "glutinous rice fragrance leaves." The liquor is dark red like amber, smooth and sweet on the palate, with a lingering hint of cool sweetness in the throat. Exceptionally durable for many infusions (can yield 20+ brews).
· The Daily "Staple Treasure" for Connoisseurs
Having undergone deep fermentation and aged in dry storage for over three years, its character is gentle and mellow, non-irritating to the stomach. Daily drinking aids digestion and cuts through greasiness, making it ideal for warming the body in autumn and winter.
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Tasting Notes
Dry Nuggets
Color is a mix of dark brown and gold. The nuggets are tight and solid like pebbles, with a faint sheen on the surface. A close sniff reveals aged tea aroma and a sweet, glutinous rice-like fragrance.
Liquor
· Brews 1–3 (Boiling water, 8-second steep):
Liquor is bright, clear red. The first brew releases aromas of dried dates and sweet glutinous rice. The taste is soft and full-bodied from the start.
· Brews 4–10 (Increase steeping time by 5 seconds each brew):
The tea flavor fully releases, with mellowness climbing. Notes reminiscent of longan fruit sweetness appear. The texture becomes creamy and smooth like rice soup.
· After Brew 10 (Can be simmered in a clay pot):
The aftertaste transforms into a clear, rock-sugar-like sweetness. The spent leaves remain oily and active.
Spent Leaves
After the nuggets slowly unfurl, they reveal plump, glossy brown leaves that are soft and elastic to the touch, with no off-flavors.
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Craftsmanship & Origin
1. Raw Material: Sun-dried large-leaf tea from ancient tree areas in Menghai, fermented in piles, then sorted to select gelatin-rich "aged tea clusters."
2. Shaping: Softened by high-temperature steam, pressed into uniform nuggets using molds, then set via low-temperature slow baking.
3. Polishing: Repeatedly tumbled in bamboo drums to polish the surface smooth like a stone, locking in the tea's fragrance.
4. Aging: Stored in a dry warehouse for over three years, allowing any roughness to fade and internal sweetness to mellow.
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Brewing Guide
· Recommended Vessels: Yixing clay teapot, gaiwan, or保温杯 (thermos mug, can be used with a filter bag).
· Water Temperature: 100°C boiling water is best to activate the deep tea essence.
· Amount: One nugget (~6g) per 150ml of water. Adjust to taste.
· Technique: For the first brew, quickly rinse for under 10 seconds and discard to awaken the tea. Extend each subsequent steep by 5–10 seconds. It won't become bitter even with longer steeping.
· Simmering Method: Place 3–4 nuggets in a clay pot, simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. The liquor will become even more绵厚甜润 (silky, thick, and sweet).
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Specifications & Storage
· Product Name: Pu'er Tea - Broken Silver Nuggets (Ripe/Shoù Pu'er)
· Net Weight: 800g
· Storage: Store at room temperature away from light, in a dry and ventilated place. Keep away from strong odors. For long-term storage, keep in a clay jar or the original sealed packaging.
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Perfect For
· Daily tea drinkers seeking both convenience and rich flavor.
· Those looking to gently warm and nourish the spleen and stomach in cooler seasons.
· New tea friends trying Pu'er for the first time, who may not prefer astringency.
· Business gifts or custom tea gift sets (custom gift boxes available upon request).
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The Tea's Story
The name "Broken Silver Nuggets" originates from the wisdom of the ancient Tea Horse Road caravaners. They regarded these tight, aged tea clusters as "solid tea rations" for their journeys—durable and long-brewing, where just a small amount could simmer into a whole pot of rich liquor. Today, we inherit this ancient method, recreating this "gold and stone among teas" with modern craftsmanship. May you, in the hustle of daily life, also find the time to steep a single nugget and savor the gentleness sedimented by time.
One nugget, one world; one cup of tea, warming this fleeting life.
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Note: Due to its unique processing, it is normal for the first two brews of Broken Silver Nuggets to be lighter in color. The liquor will deepen from the third or fourth brew onwards. If you prefer a stronger taste, you mayappropriately the rinsing/awakening time.
