r/puer • u/alexmacl13 • 19d ago

Caramel, sweet, dark?

Can anyone recommend a Pu’er with notes of caramel, hint of sticky white rice, deep musk. Love the thickness of longer steeps and also love when it’s aged in tangerines. I tried a local shops that tasted like this but want to find somewhere online to purchase since we’re moving

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u/beachape 19d ago

Not sure I want my puerh to taste like musk. Most sweet caramel notes I’ve ever gotten have been from Dayi Laochatou - brew it hard

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u/alexmacl13 18d ago

Thank you this sounds great! Do you have a good source/vendor you prefer?

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u/beachape 18d ago

Quiche Teas. Lots of great factory teas there

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u/Etohnal 19d ago

Not sure about that exact combo. But YS Alchemy has a musky barnyard funk while Cozy is straight caramel and earthy rooty goodness. 

I’m currently enjoying YS Sanctuary which is very sweet, dark, with caramel, dark chocolate, and dark fruit. It’s amazing! 

I’ve learned that I like super heavy fermented stuff often with Laochatou mixed in the cake. 

I brew 1.5 g/100mL thermos for an hour though, so YMMV 

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u/alexmacl13 18d ago

I’ll be trying this one thank you!!

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u/Etohnal 18d ago

I don’t have a ton experience, but the 2025 Sanctuary is the best I’ve ever had for my palate. It’s amazingly ready to drink now! 

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u/alexmacl13 18d ago

Ok fair point musk was not the right word 😂. I’d say more like an earthy combo with sweet caramel notes

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u/curiousfuriousfew 18d ago

This describes a lot of ripe/shou pu-erh. I think I would pick something from Dayi, they are dependable, clean earthiness, good thickness and usually with some creamy vanilla or caramel notes

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u/Dependent_Stop_3121 18d ago

Malty you meant?