Giant King Silver Needles Pu’erh
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Giant King Silver Needles Pu’erh
A rare aged Shu Pu’er made entirely from tender silver buds, bamboo-fermented and matured into a smooth, deeply earthy forest-style tea.
Overview
Giant King Silver Needles Pu’erh is a rare ripe (Shu) Pu’er tea crafted exclusively from young silver-white buds.
It undergoes bamboo basket fermentation followed by extended aging, developing a deep, smooth, and forest-like character.
Origin & Terroir
- Grown at Mount Bitter Bamboo, Yunnan
- High altitude: ~1800m
- Traditional Pu’er tea cultivation region
- Rich tea-growing heritage landscape
Crafting & Aging Process
- 100% young silver tea buds
- Bamboo basket fermentation (30 days)
- Extended aging (~6 months+ maturation)
- Slow oxidation for depth and smoothness
Taste & Aroma Profile
- Aroma: Damp forest floor, wood, soft mushroom broth
- Taste: Smooth earthy body with deep woody notes
- Body: Full, silky, and grounding
- Finish: Clean, long, and warming
Flavor impression: Forest-like, deep, and ultra-smooth with no bitterness.
Caffeine & Energy Profile
Moderate caffeine level.
Traditionally enjoyed for grounding, steady energy and long, slow sipping sessions.
Brewing Instructions
- Use 1 tsp per 200ml (8oz).
- Heat water to 95°C (205°F).
- Steep for 1.5–3 minutes.
- Re-steep multiple times for evolving flavor.
Form & Origin
Origin: China (Yunnan)
Tea Type: Ripe (Shu) Pu’erh
Ingredients: Silver needle Pu’erh buds
Overall Experience
Giant King Silver Needles Pu’erh is deep, smooth, and grounding—an aged forest-style tea with remarkable clarity, no bitterness, and evolving steeps.