The process of compressing the tealeaves, involving heat, moisture, pressure, and thus breaking of the cellular structure and losing of leaf juices, significantly alters the taste of the final product. It is therefore a lot more common for selections which original tastes are sharper, or more astringent, or more grassy, to receive such treatment. Pu’er is naturally a right candidate. Oolongs that are subjected to such treatment are not as better quality products.
The Toucha Square you mentioned is a single person serving size. I sell what I believe in 😉
Remember, use really boiling hot water, blanch it, and each square for 250 ml water (about the size of a good size mug) and stop the steeping after 3 to 4 minutes. It is still a relatively new tea as a pu’er. Have a good time
