Yunnan Sourcing · 2018 Menghai "Lao Cha Zhuan" Raw Pu-erh Tea Brick
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
2018
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EarthyWoodyMellow
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This raw Pu-erh tea brick, a blend of semi-aged leaves from various Menghai regions, offers a complex yet approachable character. Expect a mellow and earthy profile with hints of dried fruit, reflecting its initial aging journey. It presents a smooth, satisfying experience, showcasing the renowned Menghai terroir.
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What does 2018 Menghai "Lao Cha Zhuan" Raw Pu-erh Tea Brick taste like?
This raw Pu-erh tea brick, a blend of semi-aged leaves from various Menghai regions, offers a complex yet approachable character. Expect a mellow and earthy profile with hints of dried fruit, reflecti. It leans earthy, woody and mellow.
How should I brew 2018 Menghai "Lao Cha Zhuan" Raw Pu-erh Tea Brick?
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 2018 Menghai "Lao Cha Zhuan" Raw Pu-erh Tea Brick come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China. This batch is from the 2018 harvest.
How much does 2018 Menghai "Lao Cha Zhuan" Raw Pu-erh Tea Brick cost?
Starts at $48.50 from Yunnan Sourcing, or about $0.19/g. A 250g package gets you around 42 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $1.14 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.