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2017 De’ang Sour Tea (Traditionally Pounded) (2017 Spring)

2017 De’ang Sour Tea (Traditionally Pounded) (2017 Spring)

Yunnan Defeng Tea Co.

Type
Dark Tea
Origin
Zhongshan Tea Area, Mangshi, Dehong, Yunnan Province, China
Cultivar
Yunnan Large-Leaf Variety
Elevation
1580–1880m
Steeping instructions
Water Temperature: Use boiling water at 100 °C (212 °F) for all steps. Rinse (Optional): Give the leaves a quick 10-second rinse to awaken them. Steeping (Gong Fu style): Tea-to-water ratio: 1 g : 20–30 ml. For the first three infusions, steep for 30 seconds, then gradually increase the time as the flavor lightens. Simmering Method (Thermos): Tea-to-water ratio: 1 g : 80 ml. Add tea and boiling water to a tea thermos, close the lid, and let it steep for about 20 minutes before drinking. Boiling Method (Stovetop): Tea-to-water ratio: 1 g : 80 ml. Bring water to a boil, then add the tea. Reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes before serving.
Website
https://myteapal.store/products/2018-de-ang-sour-tea-traditionally-pounded
Description
Made from mature late-spring leaves of Yunnan large-leaf tea trees, harvested in the Mangshi Zhongshan tea area and fermented anaerobically for nine months. This traditionally pounded form is pressed into thin sheets after fermentation, sun-dried, and cut into pieces, following the De’ang ethnic method recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. The liquor has a mellow, creamy aroma, smooth texture, and lingering sweetness, with acidity that has softened through aging since 2018. Yunnan Defeng Tea Co. (云南德凤茶业) is a respected Yunnan tea producer with over two decades of expertise in Pu-erh and ethnic minority teas. Its founder, Lu Fengmei (卢凤美) is recognized as a province-level inheritor of this invaluable intangible cultural heritage for De'ang sour tea craftsmanship. As a guardian of this tradition, she not only preserves ancient techniques but also pioneers new formats that bring this heritage closer to today's tea drinkers. Available in two packaging colors, which will be shipped at random.

Shipped in September 2025

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