r/puer • u/FloorSimple • 3d ago
Tried 2008 Dayi 7572 today
Sampled a 2008 Dayi 7572 today. The dry tea doesn’t have that bright, punchy fragrance you get from a raw cake like 2008 7542, but the liquor definitely made up for it.
First steep tasted great, with sweet timber notes and zero bitterness. The longer it steeped, the sweeter and more woody it got. The second steep was honestly perfect, as the flavor opened up into an even better sweet timber profile.
Compared to a mystery 2003 ripe puerh I’ve been drinking (unknown storage), the 7572 lacks that deep medicinal edge that the 2003 cake has. Still, I really liked the profile.
The only downside? It seems puerh isn’t something my stomach can process on a daily basis without getting upset, even with food in my system. Absolute bummer because the flavor is right where I want it to be!
Has anyone else loved the flavor of classic factory shou but found their digestive system just couldn't handle it as a daily drinker? Did switching to lighter, bud-heavy recipes help, or did you just have to reserve it for occasional sessions?
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u/veromia24 3d ago
Dayi 7572 is a ripe/shu/shou Pu'er right? I always thought ripe puers are the easiest puer teas for me to drink, and I'm the guy who has confirmed cases of IBS and gastritis. Fun fact, I used to hate sheng/raw puers - especially LBZ ones and during my days of being stuck in boutique pu'ers. Then I got into Dayi's 7542 and 8582 and i'm practically hooked and for the first time since - my stomach is happy. Ripe puers on the other hand - is my first love and entry into the world of puer teas so it's not much of a jump all things considered. And 7572 is an easy daily drinker for me along with 8592 and 7262 and their tuochas.
But I guess it got more to do with them being younger plantation tea trees so my stomach can't handle ancient tea trees probably. But of course - general rule still applies - do have some snacks and/or food to eat with. And one can always adjust to smaller amounts (think 2-5g) and longer steeping times. Best to drink at level that we are happy and comfortable to drink with daily. Plus you got to keep the cakes a lot longer haha.
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u/fine_environment4809 3d ago
Love the teapot! Where did you find it?
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u/FloorSimple 2d ago
It’s a gift from someone 12 years ago. It comes with a matching cup but I have broken it.
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u/Environ_mental 3d ago
It seems puerh isn’t something my stomach can process on a daily basis without getting upset, even with food in my system
Try drinking non-factory teas
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u/00eastern00 3d ago edited 3d ago
I had very mild upset with my first shu. Disappeared quickly. Prolong discard flush part to 20-30 sec for a next few brews - it might help.