GanPu Cha (Shu Puerh in Tangerine), 柑普茶

A gentle introduction to puerh, wrapped in sun-soaked citrus.

For those who find classic ripe puerh too earthy, too strong, or simply mysterious, this tea is your perfect introduction. The venerable, earthy tea of Yunnan is lovingly stuffed inside a whole, sundried Xinhui mandarin. As they age together, the tea transforms: the bright, aromatic citrus oils and sweet peel soften the puerhs deep earthiness, creating a cup that is surprisingly smooth, subtly sweet, and wonderfully balanced.

Taste & Aroma:

-Flavour: A velvety, round body where nutty, earthy puerh meets a sweet-citrus brightness. No single note dominates, it’s a harmonious blend.

-Aroma: Like walking through a mossy forest after rain, with a clean, perfumed hint of mandarin peel.

-Experience: Smooth from the first sip, with a lingering, gentle sweetness and no astringency.

Why It’s Special:

-Heritage Ingredient: Uses the prized Xinhui mandarin peel (Chenpi), renowned in Chinese medicine and cuisine for centuries.

-Craftsmanship: Each mandarin is hollowed by hand, stuffed with ripe puerh, and slowly sun-dried to fuse the flavours perfectly.

-A Gateway Tea: Ideal if you’re new to puerh or prefer a lighter, more aromatic dark tea. The citrus naturally softens and brightens the classic puerh profile.

Preparation Tips:

-Use part of breaked tangerine (about 5–7g tea inside) per 300–400ml, or whole mandarin (about 25-30g) when hosting a friends gathering or a small party.

-Rinse briefly with boiling water, then steep.

-Brewing style: Excellent for Grandpa style (steep in a large cup), or Gongfu style (break some peel and steep in a gaiwan). Can also be decocted for a richer brew.

-Water: Always use boiling water to extract the full flavour from both tea and peel.

Details:

-Type: Shu puerh stuffed in whole Xinhui mandarin (Xiao Qing Gan / Ganpu Cha)

-Origin: Xinhui, Guangdong (mandarin) & Yunnan, Menghai (puerh)

-Profile: Earthy, nutty, sweet, with bright citrus notes

-Best for: Everyday comfort, after meals, or as an aromatic alternative to classic shu puerh.

        *please notice, each tangerine is a bit different, it may vary +- 2gr