Type: Raw Pu-erh
Production area: Menghai, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan
This aged raw pu-erh brick, produced by the renowned Menghai Tea Factory in Yunnan in the 1990s, is a rare find in today's market, as noted by Master Vesper Chan. Evaluating the quality of a traditional-style aged pu-erh involves several factors. Firstly, the tea broth should be clean, indicating proper storage. Secondly, the tea should possess a smooth texture, indicating a well-aged product. Lastly, it should have developed unique "aged flavors" that only time can impart.
This tea meets all the above-described criteria. The tea broth is clean, a testament to its proper aging process. Additionally, it offers a sweetness with subtle hints of ginseng, jujube, and Chinese herbs. As you continue to steep the leaves, the tea will transport you to a state of tranquility and timelessness.
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