Your introduction, ready-portioned.
Would you like to discover Pu-Erh without breaking up a large tea cake? This discovery box makes it easy: two Sheng leaf teas in mini portions and two soluble Shou Pu-Erh extracts. Compare four profiles and two preparation methods.
Why this set?
The leaf teas are already pressed into mini portions; Shazhi and Sea Treasure dissolve directly in hot water. You do not have to commit to one flavour and can discover all four varieties at your own pace.
What’s included
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Sticky Rice 2024: 10 mini tuocha at 6 g each, Sheng. An unusual Sheng with the fragrance of sticky rice, fresh vegetal notes and light fruitiness.
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Honey Ban Zhang 2024: 10 mini tuocha at 8 g each (80 g total), Sheng. Sweet and woody, with forest sweetness and subtle pinewood notes. A different character from the cereal-like Sticky Rice.
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Sea Treasure: 10 soluble portions, 0.7 g each (7 g total), Shou Pu-Erh extract. Mild and syrupy-sweet, with caramel and plum-jam notes. Dissolve directly in hot water; no leaves need straining.
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Shazhi: 10 soluble portions at 0.5 g each, Shou Pu-Erh extract. A concentrated tea extract with a sweet, woody profile and notes of sticky rice and vanilla. Not a mini tea cake: the portion dissolves completely in hot water.
Total: 152 g · 20 mini teas and 20 soluble extract portions. This includes 140 g Sheng leaf tea and 12 g Shou extract. Portions differ in weight and yield; leaf tea and concentrated extract are not comparable gram for gram.
Understand Pu-Erh without any prior tea knowledge
Pu-Erh is tea from Yunnan, China. In this selection, you will discover two styles: Sheng often shows lighter vegetal, floral or fruity facets; due to its accelerated fermentation, Shou usually has a darker, earthy and woody character. Not every Pu-Erh tastes the same, and there are also clear differences within each style.
Your first tasting
Compare Honey Ban Zhang and Sticky Rice as two different Sheng leaf teas. Then try Shazhi and Sea Treasure side by side: a sweet, woody profile with rice and vanilla notes meets mild caramel and plum-jam notes. Notice how the experience changes when tea dissolves rather than infusing as leaves.
How to prepare the teas
Sticky Rice: Rinse one mini portion for about 5 seconds and discard the water. Add 200–250 ml of water at 90–95 °C and infuse for 2 minutes. For further infusions, add 30–60 seconds longer according to taste.
Honey Ban Zhang: Rinse one mini tuocha twice briefly with hot water, for about 5 seconds each time, and discard the water. Add 500–600 ml of water at 95 °C and infuse for 2 minutes. For further infusions, add 30–60 seconds longer according to taste.
Sea Treasure: Add one portion (0.7 g) to 150–200 ml of hot water at 90–95 °C. Stir occasionally and allow it to dissolve completely for 2–3 minutes. Do not rinse and do not use a tea strainer. Dilute with water if desired. Unlike leaf tea, the extract is dissolved rather than infused multiple times.
Shazhi: Add one portion (0.5 g) to 150–200 ml of hot water at 90–95 °C. Stir occasionally and allow it to dissolve completely for 2–3 minutes. Do not rinse and do not use a tea strainer. Dilute with water if desired. Unlike leaf tea, the extract is dissolved rather than infused multiple times.
Ingredients and composition
Sticky Rice: Sheng Pu-Erh tea and leaves of the sticky rice plant (Semnostachya menglaensis). Honey Ban Zhang: Sheng Pu-Erh tea. Shazhi and Sea Treasure: soluble extracts from Shou Pu-Erh tea. The sticky rice aroma in Sticky Rice comes from plant leaves, not added rice grains.
Storage
Store the teas in a dry place, protected from light and moisture and away from strong odours. Keep the varieties separate in their respective packaging. This allows you to compare them deliberately later.
Frequently asked questions
Are these 40 tea bags?
No. You receive 20 pressed mini teas for infusing and 20 portions of soluble tea extract. These are different formats, not conventional tea bags.
What is Pu-Erh resin?
“Resin” here means concentrated, soluble tea extract. Shazhi and Sea Treasure are made from Pu-Erh leaves. Dissolve one portion directly in hot water; there are no leaves to strain afterwards.
Do I need a special teapot?
No. For the tea leaves, all you need is a heat-resistant cup or pot, a sufficiently large tea strainer and hot water. It is important to separate the finished infusion from the leaves. Tea ware and accessories are not included in the set.
Can I infuse Pu-Erh more than once?
The included leaf teas are suitable for multiple infusions. The flavour and intensity change each time. How many infusions you enjoy depends on the dosage, infusion time and your taste. Soluble extract is the exception.
Does Pu-Erh contain caffeine?
Yes, the Pu-Erh teas included contain caffeine. We do not provide an exact amount per cup, as this depends, among other things, on the variety, dosage and preparation. If you are sensitive to caffeine, start with a small amount.
What should I do if the tea tastes too strong?
Shorten the infusion time or use more water or less leaf tea for the next infusion. With Sheng, it is worth following the recommended water temperature. A bitter flavour does not automatically mean that you have prepared the tea incorrectly.
Contents and shipping
You will receive the named teas in their existing retail packaging. Cups, pots, tea strainers and tea tools are not included. Preparation and tasting guidance can be found directly on this product page.
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