Vietnam Ripe Puerh Sampler #2 via Viet Sun Tea 100g

50g
Cao Bồ 2021
Nice ripe puerh made with old and ancient tree material from Cao Bồ, Hà Giang.

The base raw puerh material for this batch was produced in spring of 2021 and fermented in the autumn. Skilled and clean processing which is not always guaranteed in Vietnamese ripe puerh. The fermentation for this one is on the lighter side so the tea retains some liveliness (bitterness, astringency) which really keeps a ripe puerh interesting in my opinion
This tea brews up pretty quickly into a rich red or brown soup depending on how strong you brew it. There are notes of cocoa, forest woods and jammy stone fruits with a nice minerality. Mild chicory bitterness and astringency.
This tea was stored in natural conditions in Hà Giang (hot and humid) since production and there are some small white mold spots on some of the cakes. This is not harmful and there are no negative effects on the fragrance and taste of the tea.
Season: Spring 2021
Picking Standard: 1 bud, 2-3 leaves
Region: Cao Bồ, Hà Giang
Elevation: 1200-1300m


50g
Hà Giang 2009
This is a rare loose leaf ripe puerh for Vietnam being pretty old and naturally but carefully stored.
This tea brews up quickly into a rich dark soup. Deep notes of herbal medicine, forest floor and “aged taste” with a throat cooling finish. This tea retains a light bitterness that balances well with the sweetness. Strong relaxing qi effect.
The leaves are quite small and brew up quickly. I recommend using a filter and doing quick brews for the first couple steeps and then longer for the following steeps.
Season: 2009
Picking Standard: 1 bud, 2-3 leaves
Region: Vĩ Xuyên/ Hoàng Su Phì, Quản Bạ districts of Hà Giang.
Elevation: 900-1500m (Estimate)

Words above from Steve of Viet Sun Tea
100g in total