The Tuocha Squares are not as tightly compressed as the traditional “tuo” form, because the shape itself would require a different technology to compress real tightly. However, it is tight enough for withstanding a quick first wash (blanching). The slightly looser compression also means that they require less time in the first infusion.
As with all shu cha types of pu’er, the time for infusing Tuocha Squares should be kept to shorter. It gets quite dark otherwise. One thing good about shu cha pu’er is that when the infusion gets too strong, you just add very hot water and the texture is not affected.
If you keep the infusion strength normal every round of infusion, you should get quite many rounds with it. For this product, however, 10 maybe stretching too much. You get a sweet tasting thin tea though.
