Fossil Pu-erh/ Sui Yin Zi

Fossil Pu-erh/ Sui Yin ZiFossil Pu erh (Sui Yin Zi) is a ripe post fermented tea from Menghai, Yunnan Province, compressed into small, rounded nuggets that look a bit like fossils which is where the name comes from. What it tastes like This is an approachable pu erh with a sticky rice flavour and a smooth finish. There's none of the fishiness or mustiness that puts some people off pu erh it's well processed and balanced. The taste sits somewhere between rich and gentle, with

Fossil Pu-erh (Sui Yin Zi) is a ripe post-fermented tea from Menghai, Yunnan Province, compressed into small, rounded nuggets that look a bit like fossils — which is where the name comes from.

What it tastes like

This is an approachable pu-erh with a sticky rice flavour and a smooth finish. There's none of the fishiness or mustiness that puts some people off pu-erh — it's well-processed and balanced. The taste sits somewhere between rich and gentle, with a slight sweetness that lingers.

Why the nugget shape matters

Unlike loose-leaf pu-erh or full cakes that need breaking apart, these fossil-shaped nuggets are ready to go. Drop one or two into your teapot — no tea pick or prying needed. This makes them practical for everyday brewing, whether you're making a quick cup at the office or settling in for a longer gongfu session at home.

Brewing guide

Western style: Use about 1.5g (one small nugget) per 250ml teapot with 90°C water. Steep for 3 minutes. When about a third of the tea remains, top up with fresh hot water for a second infusion.

Gongfu style: Use 4g per 150ml gaiwan or teapot. Fill the vessel about one-third with 90°C water first, add the tea to open up the aroma, then fill completely. Start with 30-second steeps, adding 10 seconds each round. You'll get up to 6 good infusions this way.

Tea profile

Taste: Glutinous, earthy, smooth
Type: Post-fermented tea (ripe pu-erh)
Origin: Menghai, Yunnan Province, China
Oxidation: Fully fermented (渥堆 wòduī process)
TCM Property: Warm (温性) — gentle on the stomach
Harvest: Spring 2023
Ingredients: Compressed tea nuggets
Caffeine: Low
No artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place away from light and moisture. Ripe pu-erh keeps well — properly stored, it only gets smoother over time.