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Ripe Pu-erh
Yunnan Sourcing · 2014 Xinghai Tea Factory "Gong Bing" Menghai Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake
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This 2014 ripe Pu-erh from Menghai offers a deep woody foundation, complemented by a strong, lingering sweetness and a notably thick mouthfeel. The rich, red-wine hued liquor promises a satisfying and enjoyable experience for those who appreciate aged fermented teas.
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What does 2014 Xinghai Tea Factory "Gong Bing" Menghai Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake taste like?
This 2014 ripe Pu-erh from Menghai offers a deep woody foundation, complemented by a strong, lingering sweetness and a notably thick mouthfeel. The rich, red-wine hued liquor promises a satisfying and. It leans earthy, sweet and thick.
How should I brew 2014 Xinghai Tea Factory "Gong Bing" Menghai Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake?
Water around 95–100 °C (203–212 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–20 s steeps (10–20+ rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Rinse the leaves once with boiling water before your first real steep. It cleans off storage dust and gets the flavor going.
Where does 2014 Xinghai Tea Factory "Gong Bing" Menghai Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China from the Da Ye Zhong cultivar. This batch is from the 2014 harvest.
How much does 2014 Xinghai Tea Factory "Gong Bing" Menghai Ripe Pu-erh Tea Cake cost?
Starts at $5.50 from Yunnan Sourcing, or about $0.10/g. A 25g package gets you around 4 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $0.60 per session. Compare dark prices across vendors on Teadar.
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