Gong Ting Shu Pu-erh

Menghai

China · Yunnan · Menghai / Xishuangbanna

Quick summary: Slow and close to the ground. The cup brings cream, cocoa and dried fruit, and the warmth stays with you in a calm, settled way.

Best for: Good after food, in rain, or on a day that needs grounding.

Gong Ting Shu Pu-erh has the slow, grounded presence of a dark polished room. The liquor carries dark cream, cocoa, and jujube, and the body is dense and creamy. In teas like this, depth matters more than brightness: the leaf speaks through earth, sweetness, warmth, and the feeling it leaves behind the sternum. With repeated infusions the rough edges soften and the inner structure becomes clearer. It is a tea for patience, steadiness, and rooms where conversation can fall away without discomfort.

Reviewed by Tealista Editorial · 2026-03-13 · Editorial policy · Sources

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Type: Pu-erh · Shu · Gong Ting
Origin: China · Yunnan
Flavors: creamy · cocoa · driedfruit · earthy

FAQ

What kind of tea is Gong Ting Shu Pu-erh?

Pu-erh, Shu, Gong Ting · China · Yunnan · Menghai / Xishuangbanna

Who is Gong Ting Shu Pu-erh best for?

Good after food, in rain, or on a day that needs grounding.

How should I brew Gong Ting Shu Pu-erh?

Start with 3 g leaf · 250 ml water · 90°C · 120 sec steep.