Pu'er Shengtuo Tea|普洱生沱茶
Pu'er Shengtuo Tea|普洱生沱茶
1、 Definition and Manufacturing Process
Pu'er Shengtuo tea refers to tea cakes or tea leaves made from fresh tea leaves through processes such as withering, rolling, and sun drying. The production process is relatively simple, mainly including the following steps:
1)Picking: Select high-quality fresh tea leaves for picking.
2)Qingqing: Quickly stir fry the picked tea leaves in a high-temperature pot to destroy the enzyme activity inside the leaves and prevent oxidation and deterioration of the tea leaves.
3)Rolling: Moderately rolling the tea leaves after withering to form a curled shape and release tea juice.
4)Sun drying: Place the rolled tea leaves in the sun to dry 70-80%, and then dry them in the shade indoors.
5)Pressing: Weigh the dried tea leaves in a certain proportion and place them in a mold to press them into a cake or tuo shape
2、 Appearance and taste characteristics
The appearance of Pu'er Shengtuo tea presents a green or yellow green color, with soft and glossy leaves that give a fresh and natural feeling overall. Its aroma is mainly plant fragrance, with a refreshing and sweet taste, and a certain astringency. This astringency will gradually weaken with prolonged storage time
3、 Target audience and tasting methods
Pu'er Shengtuo tea is suitable for tea drinkers who pursue fresh and natural flavors. When tasting Pu'er Shengtuo tea, the following aspects can be considered:
1)Appearance: Observe the shape, color, stem, etc. of Tuocha tea to determine its quality.
Aroma: Smell the aroma of tea leaves and identify their unique plant fragrance.
2)Taste: Taste the tea and feel its fresh, natural taste and aftertaste