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Forest Genie Dark (Y Ty Sheng)

Sheng-style dark tea from Red Dao artisans in Y Ty at 2,000m near the China border. Pear, plum, and forest floor moss evolve with age into deeper earthiness. One of Vietnam's most compelling puer-adjacent teas.

Tasting Notes

pearplummossmineralforest floor

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Origin

Y Ty, Bat Xat, Lao Cai, Vietnam

Plant

Shan Tuyet (wild ancient trees)

Land

2,000m+

Craft

Spring (April) harvest. Pan-dried, hand-rolled, sun-dried, sheng-style raw dark tea.

Brewing

Gongfu
95.0°Ctemp
5gper 100ml
15s1st steep

Add 5s each steep · 8-12 steeps

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