Pressed Ripe Puer Tuo Cha puer tea
Steeped cup Ripe Puer Tuo Cha puer tea
Pressed Ripe Puer Tuo Cha puer tea
Pressed Ripe Puer Tuo Cha puer tea
Steeped cup Ripe Puer Tuo Cha puer tea
Pressed Ripe Puer Tuo Cha puer tea
TeaSourceSKU: 56012

Tiny Bird's Nest | Ripe (Shu) Puer

$ 9.10
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5.0 (4 reviews)
In stock (33)
Tea Size: 2 ounce

Also known as “tuo cha” or “bowl tea,” this is a common shape for compressed tea in Puer. It is loam-like and nutty with an unpaved mouthfeel. Weighing approx. 5 grams each, it is the perfect portion size for one mug or small tea pot. Once it begins steeping, the particle size is small and not recommended for gongfu.

All ripe puer comes from the Xishuangbanna region of southern Yunnan Province, China. It starts out as raw puer, but then goes through a final step of “pile fermentation” where they pile it up, apply moisture, and cover it for a period of time to achieve microbiological change. The result is intensely earthy and smooth. 

Ingredients
puer tea
Steeping Instructions

Western Steeping Method

Steep 5 grams of tea (one nest) in 10–12 oz of 212°F (100°C) water for 5 minutes.

Approximate Cups of Tea per Package

This estimate is based on the recommended steeping instructions for this tea. Actual yield will vary depending on your steeping method and personal preference.

2 ounce
Makes about 11 cups of tea
4 ounce
Makes about 23 cups of tea
1 pound
Makes about 91 cups of tea
Tea Type Puer & Dark
Origin China
Tea Style Ripe (Shu) Puer
Sub-origin Yunnan
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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 4 reviews.

I guess I'm a tea heathen lol, I do everything I shouldn't with this tea and it comes out perfect every time. I over steep this tea, deliberately. I'm using one bird's nest for a cup. First steeping is a little (though not excessively) bitter, tastes awesome though. Second steeping is perfect. Third steeping is excellent too. I sweeten with Mio. I really don't get any other Puh Ehr tea.

Robert B. 5/5

Tiny Bird's Nest | Ripe (Shu) Puer

I continue to try out different puer teas, but this one is my workhorse tea. I love the deep, dark elixir it produces. I also love how forgiving this one is to steep, especially while I'm working. I can easily forget that I started a steep without compromising flavor -- and then do a re-steep later on. Again, a very forgiving tea. The compressed bowls also make this one a very hand tea to take with me while traveling.

Rob 5/5 Verified

Tiny Bird's Nest | Ripe (Shu) Puer

I start every day with this tea. There are very few other things I do every day. One nest makes a pot or two. A wonderful earthy flavor.

Jay 5/5 Verified

Tiny Bird's Nest | Ripe (Shu) Puer

Musty, woody, earthy. Reminds me of harvest season on a farm. Warmth, slightly composting hay.

Elisabeth 5/5 Verified

Tiny Bird's Nest | Ripe (Shu) Puer