Gongting Shu Tea
Palace Ripe Pu-erh · Gong Ting Shu
Gongting shu, or Palace Ripe Pu-erh, is made from fine buds sorted out of ripe pu-erh piles for a more delicate, refined cup.
Flavor Profile
What does Gongting Shu taste like?
Gongting shu, or Palace Ripe Pu-erh, is made from fine buds sorted out of ripe pu-erh piles for a more delicate, refined cup. The infusion is notably smooth: cocoa, red dates, and a soft earthy sweetness with a thick, velvety body and clean finish. Because buds ferment faster than leaves, gongting is often blended into shu cakes to add depth and aroma. It is one of the easiest ripe pu-erhs for newcomers to enjoy.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Yunnan, China
Gongting refers to a grade of ripe pu-erh bud material, produced across Yunnan's Menghai and Lincang regions.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Gongting Shu
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Gongting Shu
Typical brewed serving
Gongting Shu is a medium-caffeine pu-erh. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–55 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Gongting Shu Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Gongting Shu tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Gongting Shu tea?
Gongting shu, or Palace Ripe Pu-erh, is made from fine buds sorted out of ripe pu-erh piles for a more delicate, refined cup. It is also known as Palace Ripe Pu-erh and Gong Ting Shu.
Does Gongting Shu tea have caffeine?
Yes. Gongting Shu is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–55 mg per brewed serving.
What does Gongting Shu tea taste like?
Gongting Shu is known for a profile led by Smooth, Earthy, and Cocoa, with a medium body.
How do you brew Gongting Shu tea?
Use about 5 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 95–100°C, steeping for 0.5–1 minutes. It can be re-steeped 6–10 times.
Is Gongting Shu tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Gongting Shu; its profile centers on Smooth, Earthy, and Cocoa.