Golden Thread
Old-tree Aged Sheng Puerh
- Description
With complexly layered flavors and strong, grounding energy, Golden Thread transforms patiently over a tea session. Slightly astringent and dry in the first steepings with a mix of forest floor, moss and dried apricot, the tea becomes more mineral, mountain stream sweet over time. There's a bright solar quality to this tea- a wonderful balance of earth and metal qualities, both pervasively grounding and uplifting at the same time. We found the tea was quite different when allowed to steep longer than usual, 15-20 seconds- for early steepings with water just shy of a boil. The longer steeping brings out woodsy bass notes and a pleasant vegetal thickness in the tea. Like most aged sheng, the tea is warming and clarifying, evoking a mild sweat, which actually cools you down and chills you out after the session. For this reason, we like Golden Thread as a very balanced tea that’s appropriate to drink all year round.
The name Golden Thread speaks to the metal element in the tea, the solar qualities, the simultaneous uplifting and grounding energy of the tea, and what traditional Saivic texts call Brahma Nadi- the vibrant ever-present connection to consciousness that we might awaken to through stillness and surrender.
Yunnan, China - Late 90's
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Benefits of Puerh Tea
For thousands of years, Puerh has been the best multi-functional beverage you've never heard of.
Stress Relief
Puerh tea contains the phyto-chemicals GABA and theanine, which have been attributed to lower stress levels. These phyto-chemicals increase the production of melatonin, which can aid in better sleep and a calmer demeanor throughout the day.
Calm Energy
Thanks to the caffeine in Puerh tea, drinking a cup a day can help to increase your energy levels and focus. Every 8-ounce cup of Puerh contains about 60 to 70 milligrams of caffeine, and the naturally-occurring polyphenols in tea slow the release of caffeine in the body. (Read: No 2pm crash.) Compared to the 105 milligrams in a standard cup of coffee, this makes Puerh a good choice for people who find themselves too jittery after just one cup of coffee.
Increased Immunity
Puerh tea is high in antioxidants, vitamin C, and disease-fighting
catechins. Since Puerh is fermented, it has higher concentrations of these antioxidants than non-fermented teas, supporting your body's ability to maintain high levels of immunity and overall well-being.
Reduced Inflammation
Puerh contains high levels of polyphenols (flavonoids, catechins and theaflavin), which are not only known for their antioxidant activity, but their anti-inflammatory properties as well.
Healthy Gut Microbiome
Because Puerh is fermented, it contains probiotics that when consumed regularly, contribute to a balanced and robust gastrointestinal (GI) system. By regularly drinking Puerh tea, you can help maintain healthy flora throughout your digestive system.
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What comes in my shipment?
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