Mildness – Yiwu high-mountain Ripe Puerh

Mildness is a ripe pu-erh (熟茶, shou cha) made from 200-year-old tea trees on Yiwu mountain in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, harvested in spring 2019. Yiwu teas are loved for being soft and sweet, often called the “queen of pu-erh,” and this one lives up to its name: a glossy brownish-red cup that is sweet, smooth and gentle. Compared with its sister tea Moistness, it is lighter and softer.

At a Glance

• Tea type: Ripe pu-erh (shou cha, 熟茶)
• Origin: Yiwu, Yunnan Province, China
• Cultivar: Yunnan Large Leaf Specy, 200-year-old ancient tree (Gushu)
• Elevation: 1200 meters
• Harvest season: Spring 2019

What Does Mildness Taste Like?

• Dry leaf: glossy, whole and tight.
• Aroma: natural plant notes and sweetness.
• Liquor: brownish red, glossy.
• Taste: sweet, smooth and mild.

About Yiwu Mountain

Yiwu lies in the east of Xishuangbanna near the Laos border and is the largest of Yunnan’s six classic tea mountains. It supplied tribute tea to the Qing court. Our leaves come from Gao Shan Zhai, a village whose name means “high-mountain village,” where clouds hang over the hills in every season.

How to Brew Mildness

In practice, for gongfu brewing that means about 7.2 g of leaf in a 120 ml gaiwan. Pour the water, wait 5 seconds, then pour off all the tea. Add 5 seconds to each steep after that. For a 350 ml (12 oz) mug, use about 3.1 g and steep for 120 seconds.

Storage and Shelf Life

• Storage: Store in airtight, opaque packaging; in cool, dry place
• Shelf life: The longer the better

FAQ

Mildness or Moistness: which should I choose?

Choose Mildness for a lighter, softer cup; choose Moistness for a fuller, silkier one.

Do I need to rinse it?

A quick 5-second rinse is common with ripe pu-erh, but optional.

Keep Exploring

• Read: Why does Puerh Tea get more and more fragrant by aging
• Pairs well with: Moistness Ripe Pu-erh
• Pairs well with: Pu-erh in Mandarin Peel (Xiao Qing Gan)