Brewing Your Mini Tuocha Experience

• Water Temperature: 95°C (203°F)
• Initial Steep: Rinse briefly with hot water to awaken the tea
• Steeping Time: Start with 30 seconds, increasing by 15 seconds for subsequent steeps
• Multiple Infusions: Each tuocha can be steeped 4-6 times, revealing different flavor profiles
• Vessel: Best brewed in a gaiwan or small teapot
• Water Quality: Use spring or filtered water for optimal results

For cold brewing, place one tuocha in 500ml of cold water and refrigerate for 6-8 hours. This method produces a smoother, more refreshing drink perfect for summer.

Premium Tea Components from Yunnan's Gardens

Raw Puer Tea Leaves: Harvested from ancient tea gardens in Yunnan's mountainous regions, these leaves are carefully selected for their quality and aging potential. The leaves undergo minimal processing to preserve their natural characteristics and ability to develop complex flavors over time.

Chrysanthemum Flowers: Premium whole chrysanthemum blossoms are integrated during the compression process, adding their distinctive floral sweetness and therapeutic properties to the blend. These flowers are known for their cooling nature and ability to complement the raw Puer's profile.

The tea is compressed using traditional stone pressing methods, creating perfectly portioned mini tuochas that maintain the integrity of both the leaves and flowers.

Traditional Wellness Properties of Puer-Chrysanthemum Union

This unique combination of raw Puer and chrysanthemum offers multiple health benefits rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine:

• Digestive Support: Raw Puer tea contains natural compounds that aid digestion and help regulate gut flora. The tea's fermentation process creates beneficial microorganisms that support digestive health.
• Visual Wellness: Chrysanthemum flowers are traditionally valued for supporting eye health, helping reduce eye strain and fatigue. They contain natural compounds like beta-carotene and lutein that contribute to eye health.
• Metabolic Balance: Raw Puer tea is known to help regulate lipid metabolism and support healthy weight management through its unique polyphenol content.
• Liver Support: Both ingredients are considered beneficial for liver function in Traditional Chinese Medicine, helping to clear heat and support natural detoxification processes.
• Antioxidant Properties: The combination provides a rich source of various antioxidants, including catechins from the Puer tea and flavonoids from chrysanthemum flowers.

Heritage of Yunnan's Tea Craftsmanship

The art of creating Puer tea dates back over 1700 years in Yunnan Province, where ancient tea trees still thrive in pristine mountain environments. The traditional compression of tea into tuocha shapes began during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) to facilitate tea transport along the ancient Tea Horse Road.

Chrysanthemum flowers have been used in Chinese medicine and tea culture for over 3,000 years. The flower was so highly regarded that it became one of the Four Gentlemen in Chinese art, representing autumn and nobility. The combination of these two prestigious ingredients in one tea reflects the sophisticated understanding of flavor and medicinal properties in Chinese tea culture.

The mini tuocha format represents a modern adaptation of ancient wisdom, making this traditional tea more accessible while maintaining its cultural significance and benefits.