Vietnam 2016 Ha Giang Shan Tuyet Raw Puerh Tea

A “puerh-like” raw dark tea produced from the unique 'Shan Tuyet' trees; a variety native to Vietnam (variety pubilimba), different from the more commonly found variety assamica and variety sinensis typically used in tea production.

It has a lovely smooth apricot taste without much bitterness or astringency.

Origin: Tay Con Linh Mountain, Ha Giang, Vietnam
Dark Tea Type: Raw (Sheng)
Same Production Method as Pu-erh: Yes
Cake Weight: 357g
Packaging: Wrapper around cake, smaller unit sizes in ziplock bag
Factory: Bash Tea
Harvest: 2016
Pressing Date: 2016

Storage:
2016 – Present: London stored