Ancient Tree Shou Tuo Cha

Incredible re-brew-ability (is that a word? it should be a word)! I've never actually managed to keep track of how many steeps I get out of a single cake. I always lose count and contentedly keep brewing. Comfy-cozy flavor and such a pretty color too!

what can't she do? absolutely full of flavor. dark like a stout beer. im coming back for more of this. (also, unrelated, but continue making LOTR themed teas please, I was too late to snag one this round, but I will be back for them once they become available. they're nearly all sold out.)

I know this is probably a sin in some circles but my partner wanted to see what this would taste like with a dab of condensed milk, like Vietnamese coffee. I adore this puerh on its own obviously, but if you're curious... I recommend giving it a try, lmao. transforms this into basically a hot cocoa.

if you're a tea newbie don't be intimidated by the cake format, please give it a try!!! try it! change your life!

This is a wonderful, warm, dark tea. I think it might be the first time I've really understood calling a tea 'chewy', but it's delightful to drink.

I have a standing subscription for the Shou Tuo Cha. I've gone through a great number of these little nests and they never disappoint. The earthy, mossy flavor is deep and delightful.

I first came here for the TMNT pizza box sampler for my wife, then stayed and purchased 4 kinds of aged teas to explore what I liked and what I want to purchase more of in the future. This was the first variety I tried and I really enjoyed it. I did as another reviewer elsewhere suggested: I looked up how to brew properly before using any of the aged teas I purchased and used a gaiwan and a small teapot purchased from my local Chinese grocery for all of my teas. I am new to brewing this kind of tea, though, so while I followed the directions and process I watched from several YouTube sources and read about in articles, I could probably have better technique.

This tea was unctuous and, ,yes, very rich and herbaceous. It brewed very dark and kind of complexly chocolatey. It felt almost soup-y like it was coating the inside of my mouth with deep, mineral earthy sweetness. This was the first aged tea I have ever tried and I thought I was starting out with the tea I'd like the least, but really this was so good. I can see myself drinking this regularly.