FABULA: 2022 Egoless Rapture Shu Fermented Pu'erh Cake

This tea is remarkably clean and naturally sweet. Unlike heavy or bitter shu pu-ers, this small-batch harvest delivers an incredibly smooth, crisp body highlighted by soft dark fruit notes and a comforting, pristine finish.

Origin: Mengku blend, Yunnan, China (small-batch, off-ground fermentation)
Lineage: Crafted from a premium blend of old and ancient trees ranging from 50 to 300 years old.

Profile: Remarkably clean and naturally sweet. Unlike heavy or bitter shu pu-ers, this small-batch harvest delivers an incredibly smooth, crisp body highlighted by soft dark fruit notes and a comforting, pristine finish.

Benefits: A powerful prebiotic that supports digestion and gut health. Crafted to help ease anxiety, manage blood sugar, clear bodily toxins, and ground both mind and body.

BREWING SUGGESTION (this is just a guide; we encourage you to experiment and find a way that works for you!):

Western Style

1. Break off ~2–3g of tea and drop it into a large teapot or thermos enough for 3-4 people (~30-35 oz total)
2. Add 200°F water and steep for 3-10 min or until it reaches the desired strength

Grandpa Style

1. Break off ~3–4g of tea and drop it into a tea mug or glass (~8-12 oz)
2. Add 200°F water and steep for ~1-2 min or until it reaches the desired strength
3. Start sipping the tea until there is about one-third of liquid left in the cup, then fill it up with hot water again and repeat step #2, adjusting the steeping time as you see fit (repeat this until the tea loses its flavor)

Gongfu Cha Style

1. Break off ~4–5g of tea and add it into a gaiwan or yixing clay teapot
2. Give the tea a quick rinse with 200-212°F water
3. Add 200-212°F water and steep for ~30-sec or until it reaches the desired strength for the first infusion
4. For the second to sixth infusions, add 200-212°F water and steep for ~5-10-sec
5. For subsequent infusions, increase the steeping time each time by ~10-sec until the tea loses its flavor