Chen Nian Shu Tea
Aged Ripe Pu-erh · Chen Nian Shu Pu-erh
Chen Nian Shu, aged ripe pu-erh, has rested long enough for the sharper edges of pile fermentation to soften.
Flavor Profile
What does Chen Nian Shu taste like?
Chen Nian Shu, aged ripe pu-erh, has rested long enough for the sharper edges of pile fermentation to soften. The cup is deep and clean: camphor, old wood, dried jujube, and a mellow earthy sweetness with a thick, settled body. Brewing brings out a warming, calming character quite different from young shu. Age smooths and integrates the tea, so well-stored cakes from good producers are prized by drinkers.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Yunnan, China
Chen Nian Shu simply denotes ripe pu-erh that has been aged in Yunnan, Hong Kong, or Taiwan storage.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Chen Nian Shu
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Chen Nian Shu
Typical brewed serving
Chen Nian 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
Chen Nian Shu Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Chen Nian Shu tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Chen Nian Shu tea?
Chen Nian Shu, aged ripe pu-erh, has rested long enough for the sharper edges of pile fermentation to soften. It is also known as Aged Ripe Pu-erh and Chen Nian Shu Pu-erh.
Does Chen Nian Shu tea have caffeine?
Yes. Chen Nian Shu is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–55 mg per brewed serving.
What does Chen Nian Shu tea taste like?
Chen Nian Shu is known for a profile led by Woody, Earthy, and Smooth, with a strong body.
How do you brew Chen Nian 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 Chen Nian Shu tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Chen Nian Shu; its profile centers on Woody, Earthy, and Smooth.