Yiwu Sheng Tea
Yiwu Raw Pu-erh · Yiwu Puer
Yiwu sheng comes from the ancient tea forests around Yiwu in Xishuangbanna, one of pu-erh's most celebrated regions.
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What does Yiwu Sheng taste like?
Yiwu sheng comes from the ancient tea forests around Yiwu in Xishuangbanna, one of pu-erh's most celebrated regions. The style is famously soft: floral, honeyed, and sweet with a gentle bitterness that fades fast into a long cooling finish. Young Yiwu is among the most approachable sheng for newcomers, while aged Yiwu develops camphor, old wood, and dried-fruit depth. It remains the benchmark for elegant sheng pu-erh.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Yunnan (Yiwu), China
Yiwu, in Mengla county of Xishuangbanna, has traded pu-erh along the Tea Horse Road for centuries.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Yiwu Sheng
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Yiwu Sheng
Typical brewed serving
Yiwu Sheng is a medium-caffeine pu-erh. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–60 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Yiwu Sheng Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Yiwu Sheng tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Yiwu Sheng tea?
Yiwu sheng comes from the ancient tea forests around Yiwu in Xishuangbanna, one of pu-erh's most celebrated regions. It is also known as Yiwu Raw Pu-erh and Yiwu Puer.
Does Yiwu Sheng tea have caffeine?
Yes. Yiwu Sheng is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–60 mg per brewed serving.
What does Yiwu Sheng tea taste like?
Yiwu Sheng is known for a profile led by Honeyed, Floral, and Fruity, with a medium body.
How do you brew Yiwu Sheng 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 Yiwu Sheng tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Yiwu Sheng; its profile centers on Honeyed, Floral, and Fruity.