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Pu Erh Mini Tuo Cha — Compressed Nests from China, Round & Earthy Liquor

J'ouvre avec ce Pu Erh Mini Tuo Cha une nouvelle famille de thés fermentés : des nids compressés de Chine, à la liqueur sombre et terreuse.

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With this Pu Erh Mini Tuo Cha, I'm opening a new family on THÉ.ŌLOGY: a fermented tea from China, pressed after fermentation into small nests (tuo cha). The cup is dark, round and earthy, to prepare in the Chinese tradition, rinsing the nests before the first infusion.

Pu Erh Compressed nests Earthy Fermented
TEMP100°CTemperature
TIME1-2 minSteeping
DOSE2-3 nests / LPer cup
CAFFEINEModerateFermented tea
187.70 EUR/kg | 0.67 EUR per cup | 28 cups (100g bag)

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After a quick first rinse, count 1 to 2 minutes at 100°C for each infusion: the compressed nests lend themselves well to several steeps.

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CompositionA fermented tea pressed into small nests

After fermentation, this Pu Erh is pressed into small nests (tuo cha), a traditional form that makes measuring easier: count 2 to 3 nests per litre of water rather than weighing it out in grams.

The rinsing ritual

In the tradition of the Chinese tea ceremony, Pu Erh is first rinsed with hot water before the first real infusion. This rinse wakes up the compressed leaves and removes the fermentation dust.

CraftA first step into fermented teas

Pu Erh is a world apart in tea: fermented, often aged, it develops flavours very different from classic green or black teas. This compressed-nest format is a simple way to try it, without having to break apart a whole cake.

Who is it for?

  • To discover: for anyone who has never tasted Pu Erh and wants a simple first approach, in small nests.
  • After a meal: a round, earthy cup, traditionally enjoyed at the end of a meal.
  • For multiple infusions: for the curious enthusiast who wants to watch the taste evolve over several steeps.
Fermented tea from ChinaPressed into nests (tuo cha)Unflavoured
DetailsFull identity
Name
Pu Erh Mini Tuo Cha
Type
Fermented tea (Pu Erh), pressed into nests
Origin
China
Composition
100% Pu Erh tea, pressed after fermentation
Caffeine
Moderate
Profile
Earthy, round, woody, fermented
Format
100g bag (compressed nests)
Best time
After a meal or for tasting
Storage
Airtight tin, away from light and moisture.
TipsMy brewing protocol

Recommended ritual

Rinse 2 to 3 nests with hot water for a few seconds, discard that water, then steep again for 1 to 2 minutes at 100°C. You can repeat the infusion several times on the same nests.

Successive infusions

The compressed nests release their flavours gradually: the second and third infusions are often the roundest, before the taste starts to soften.

The art of serving: I pour the first rinsing water over the teapot or the cups, as the Chinese tradition calls for, before serving the real infusion.
FAQFrequently asked questions
Rinsing Do you really need to rinse Pu Erh before drinking it?

Yes, it's a traditional step that wakes up the compressed leaves and removes the fine dust left by fermentation.

Dosage How do I measure it without scales?

Simply count 2 to 3 nests per litre of water; this is the traditional measure for this compressed format.

Re-steeping Can the same nests be reused?

Yes, it's even recommended: the compressed nests can take several successive infusions, with a taste that evolves with each steep.

Caffeine Is this tea high in caffeine?

Pu Erh contains a moderate amount of caffeine, generally perceived as gentler and more gradual than a classic black tea.

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