Sheng Pu-erh: taste and beginner brewing guide

A little context

Raw pu-erh changes with storage; raw and ripe are different processes.

You are curious about fresh greens, soft fruit, soft sweetness and want a lighter cup. Taste varies by maker and batch.

You dislike briskness or a drying finish.

Start with a shorter steep. Keep the leaves out of the finished drink.

Ask about storage and processing as well as the date. Young and aged examples can both be enjoyable; compare a small sample.