Ocean Moon
Old-Tree Gong Ting Shou Puerh Cake
- Description
Extremely dark, lusciously flavored, and very patient with brassy, raw-cacao first infusions and plum-dark berry sweetness after a couple steepings. The tannic thickness of Ocean Moon lingers on the palette and fills the whole mouth. The profile is very similar to dark chocolate. This tea is somehow remniscent of nighttime in a fishing village under the full moon- a marine layer quality- something oceanic. Dark, yin, calm, wet, humid nighttime energy. It settles the nervous system with a meditative peacefulness.
It's relatively rare to find well-processed shou puerh from real old trees in the shou puerh market. One of the reasons is that it’s not easy to collect enough pure old tree maocha for it. Ming Feng Shan of Yongde County in Southwest Yunnan was chosen for the maocha because the the producers were able to gather enough material from old trees ranging from 150-400 years. The altitude of this old tree tea garden is very high- 2050-2100m, which is significant for Yunnan. The natural growing of old trees and very high altitude ensures a deep taste and energy- pure and clean. The high-quality raw material is clearly reflected in the outcome of this beautiful tea- young gongting shou at its best.
Lincang, Yunnan, China - 2025
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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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