Shou Pu-erh Discovery Set | Beginner Tasting Kit | 5 Premium Ripe Pu-Erh Samples

Welcome to the world of ripe, fermented tea.
Unlike raw Sheng Pu-Erh, which can take decades to mature, Shou Pu-Erh is gently fermented through a traditional process that develops depth and softness while remaining ready to drink today.

This curated set of five Shou Pu-Erhs offers a structured introduction to one of China’s most respected wellness teas. It is designed for calm evening sessions, for after-dinner comfort, and for those who value measured, layered flavour over intensity.

• 5 carefully selected Shou Pu-Erhs (20 g each, 100 g total)

• Each tea with its own fermentation character and taste profile

• Material taken from 357 g cakes; only high‑grade broken pieces are used

• Presented in a solid gift box, suitable for both storage and gifting

• Around 40 cups in total, depending on your brewing style

Why Shou Pu-Erh and why this set?

For many tea drinkers, the choice is between Sheng, which demands patience and time, and Shou, which offers depth without the wait. Shou Pu-Erh is for those who appreciate a smooth cup with warmth, body and a clear sense of comfort.

This set brings together five different expressions of Shou Pu-Erh, from older, deeper teas to younger, cleaner profiles. Over a few tasting sessions you can build a clear picture of what style you prefer, without trial‑and‑error across many full cakes.

What takes most tea lovers months of trial-and-error to learn—you'll understand by Sunday evening.

What you will taste?

Earthy and grounded
A recognisable Shou profile with dark, stable notes of earth, damp wood and mineral depth. Calm, centred, never sharp.

Rich and woody
Sweet wood and gentle dried‑fruit nuances. Full on the palate, with a rounded structure and no astringency.

Smooth and mellow
Typical of well‑handled fermentation: a soft, almost creamy sensation in the mouth, light touches of caramel and aged wood, and a quiet, satisfying finish.

Warm and soothing
Ideal after a rich meal or at the end of the day. The cup feels warm, steady and kind to the stomach.

Living complexity
Each 20 g portion allows for multiple infusions. Flavours shift gradually from cup to cup, giving a sense of movement rather than a single, flat impression.

The Shou Advantage: Why Choose Ripe Over Raw?

Shou Pu-Erh develops its character through controlled fermentation rather than long storage. You receive depth and complexity without decades of waiting and without the price level of older Sheng cakes.

The fermentation process softens tannins and makes Shou generally easier on the stomach than many young teas. It is often chosen after meals and is known in traditional Chinese practice as a tea that supports digestion and balance. Regular enjoyment combines taste, routine and a sense of gentle wellbeing rather than only focusing on flavour.

A structured three‑step discovery

To keep the experience approachable, the set can be explored over three stages:

• Week 1 – Taste the foundation
  Start with the lighter Shou samples. They show the basic structure: smooth, earthy, with clear but not heavy depth.

• Week 2 – Feel the spectrum
  Move to the more developed teas. Notice how body, sweetness and complexity increase, and how the mouthfeel becomes denser.

• Week 3 – Experience maturity
  Finish with the most layered, complex Shou in the set. Compare it with Week 1 and you will have a complete picture of what Shou Pu-Erh can offer.

What's Included:

5 Types of Premium Shou Pu-erh (20g each, 100g total)

1. Shou Pu-Erh "Family Craft", 2008 - deep and complex in flavor, with notes of nuts and wood as well as a pleasant bitterness
2. Shou Pu-Erh "Ban Zhang Jin Ya", 2014 - pleasant with bright notes of nuts and a pinewood aftertaste
3. Shou Pu-Erh "Three Comrades", 2013 - rich, woody, earthy, with a lingering nutty finish
4. Shou Pu-Erh "Chenxiang", 2019 - pleasant, light, woody, with a mild, lasting nutty aftertaste
5. Shou Pu-Erh "Bulang Zhang", 2020 - pure, rich, and clean with subtle notes of bread, nuts, and wood, without any bitterness
   
   

Packaging:
Gift box for easy storage and presentation.

SKU: pn18
Delivery time: 2–5 business days

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