Simao Old Arbor Forest Tea 2025

Experience a tea that is as much a part of nature as it is a work of craftsmanship. This sheng comes from the mist-shrouded forests around the town of Pu’er in Yunnan, the region’s historic heartland for puerh production. At an altitude of 1,500 metres, ancient tea trees grow as a natural part of a living forest ecosystem – far removed from conventional plantations. The trees in these ”Forest-mix” plantations have been growing for many generations. At this altitude, the leaves develop slowly, giving them time to concentrate polyphenols, amino acids and complex aromatic compounds. The result is a sheng with a deep, multi-layered character that can only be created through low yields and high biodiversity. This is a tea where no machines have been allowed to interfere with the process. Every step is carried out according to traditional methods. Only the finest buds and the first two or three leaves are harvested by hand. The leaves are gently dried under the Yunnan sun to preserve their vital energy and ensure excellent ageing potential.

Flavour profile
In the cup, you are greeted by a clean, herbal aroma with hints of dried fruit and wild honey. The flavour is full-bodied and smooth, with a clear cooling aftertaste that lingers. This is a young sheng with soul - ready to be explored now or stored further.

Dosage / 250 ml 2,5-3 g

Temperature 90-95°C

Infusion 2-3 minutes

S In my opinion, Old Arbor Forest Tea 2025 is well suited to multiple infusions. The second infusion should ideally be kept brief, as the leaves have already begun to unfurl and release their aromas.

THE GONGFU METHOD

Quantity / 100 ml gaiwan 5-7 grams

Water temperature 90-95 °C

First rinse 5-10 sec (pouring away)

Infusion 1 10-15 sec

Infusion 2 5-10 sec

Infusion 3 10-15 sec

Infusion 4 15-20 sec

Infusion 5 20-30 sec

Infusion 6+ +10 sec per extra infusion

The Gongfu method allows many short infusions. Increase the time gradually over time. Oolong teas and pu erh are particularly suitable.