Pu-erh-tee Vintage Lotus

The earthy, mineral-forward profile is exactly what I hoped for—that garden-soil depth with a sweet finish makes every cup feel grounding. I’ve been steeping it twice, and the second round brings out even more of those autumn-leaf notes.

The months of fermentation really show—each steep brings that deep garden-soil earthiness with a sweet hint of autumn leaves underneath. I've been brewing it gongfu style and the minerality lingers beautifully on the palate.

The earthy, mineral-rich aroma is exactly what I hoped for after letting it steep a few minutes, and that sweet finish lingers just enough to keep me reaching for another cup. It's become my afternoon ritual.