Menghai Premium Selection

$99.00 CAD
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Made from premium old tree spring material with a carefully developed recipe, it offers a rich, sweet, and smooth experience, capturing the essence of Menghai's classic Cooked Pu-erh character.

Description
  • Summary: The 2021 "Menghai Premium Selection" represents Zenmind’s dedication to producing accessible yet premium daily teas. With its balanced flavor, smooth texture, and exceptional brewing resilience, this tea is perfect for everyday enjoyment while offering promising aging potential.
  • Characteristics: Rich and sweet with a smooth and mellow texture, it showcases the harmony of Shu Pu-erh with an uplifting cooling sensation and a distinct salivating finish.
Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Neatly shaped cake with clean and glossy reddish-brown leaves.
  • Infusion Color: Bright and deep red.
  • Aroma: Clean and pure, with hints of soy-like fragrance. Rich, sweet notes of fruit and wood emerge, later transitioning to a subtle glutinous aroma.
  • Flavor: Smooth and balanced, with a dense, sticky texture and sweet, mellow finish. A rare cooling freshness enhances the rich flavor, accompanied by a strong salivating sensation. The seventh infusion releases deeper grain and wood notes, with a sweet and mellow lingering tail.
  • Leaf Base: Glossy reddish-brown with excellent flexibility and vitality.
Ingredients

Xishuangbanna, Menghai, Old Tree, Carefully Crafted Recipe

Region

Menghai, Yunnan, China

Menghai, located in the southern region of Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, is one of the most renowned tea-producing areas in China. It is celebrated as the birthplace of the iconic "Menghai Flavor" Pu-erh tea, which is characterized by its rich, thick, and mellow profile. Situated at elevations of 1,000 to 1,600 meters, Menghai benefits from a tropical monsoon climate, abundant rainfall, and fertile red soil, all of which contribute to its unique tea terroir. The region is also home to several ancient tea-producing villages such as Nannuo and Bulang, which boast a rich history of tea cultivation and trade.

The climate in Menghai features warm temperatures averaging between 16°C and 25°C, with high humidity and consistent rainfall, particularly during the monsoon season. These conditions support the growth of tea leaves that are bold, full-bodied, and capable of long-term aging. The old tea trees of Menghai, many over centuries old, produce leaves with a characteristic strength and sweetness that define its teas.

Menghai Pu-erh teas are highly prized for their classic profiles, whether Sheng (raw) or Shu (ripe). Known for their thick, smooth textures and lingering earthy sweetness, they embody the essence of tradition and skill. Often hand-processed by local artisans, these teas carry the depth and complexity of Menghai’s history, making them a favorite among tea lovers worldwide.

6-8g

200ml

>97°C

6 - 12secs