Diamond Nectar
Cha Hua Shi tea features black, stone-like nuggets with a fragrant, floral, and sweet aroma. When brewed, it yields a velvety, starchy tea with a rich, smooth texture and lingering sweetness.
€ 2,00 – € 48,70
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Cost Breakdown for a 250g Can: (example)
- Price: €60,90 for 250g of tea
- Cost per 5g: €1,22
- Brewing: Each 5g can be steeped at least 12 times in 100ml, totaling 1,2L of high-quality tea
- Cost less than €1,02/L
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the brew review
Please note that all taste reviews are based on our team’s personal opinions and experiences.
Our Steep Thoughts
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Visual: The tea liquor displays a light, yet vibrant orange hue during the first infusion, reflecting its freshness and depth.
Aroma: Harmonious blend of umami, woody notes, sweet undertones, and a hint of honey
Mouthfeel: Exceptionally starchy with a thick, viscous texture
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About the TEA
What is a Tea Nugget?
Despite the rarity of tea nuggets, they are highly prized by seasoned Pu Erh enthusiasts. Connoisseurs recognize that high-quality tea nuggets not only surpass other Pu Erh teas in quality but also offer a more affordable option. This is because, during the pile fermentation process, leaves that tend to stick together often contain higher levels of pectin and sugar—substances most concentrated in the strongest and tenderest leaves. Tea nuggets also possess a unique flavor that compressed Pu Erh teas lack, with a remarkable sweetness that becomes more pronounced with each brew. The tea from these nuggets grows stronger and thicker over time, with each batch lasting for up to 30 infusions.
Tea nuggets are small clusters of tea leaves formed during the fermentation of ripe Pu Erh tea. Compared to loose-leaf Pu Erh, these nuggets are richer in content, resulting in a stronger, thicker brew that endures multiple steepings. Even after extensive brewing, the nuggets remain intact, resisting separation.
Ripe Pu Erh teas undergo manual water spraying during the pile fermentation process. As the temperature of the tea pile rises, natural enzymes within the leaves initiate fermentation. To ensure even heat distribution and prevent overheating at the center, the tea pile is manually turned repeatedly in a short time. This process causes the leaves to secrete pectin, a sticky substance that binds some leaves into small lumps.
Once fermentation is complete, these small lumps are carefully separated by hand and placed back into the tea pile. However, some lumps are so tightly bound that trying to break them apart would damage the leaves and diminish their value. These tightly conglutinated lumps are set aside and eventually become tea nuggets. Initially, tea nuggets were not available for sale on the market.
Most tea nuggets develop a rich, aged aroma and brew into a mahogany-colored liquor with a smooth, sticky mouthfeel and a sweet finish. The brewed leaves are dark brown and maintain a lively texture.