Crimson Lotus Tea · 2007 Changtai Menghai Sheng / Raw Tuo Cha (100g)
Origin
Yunnan, China
Harvest
2007
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EarthyWoodyMenthol
Vendor Notes
This aged Sheng Pu-erh offers a deep caramel liquor with an intriguing balance of bitterness and astringency in its early infusions. It evolves into a remarkably smooth experience, leaving a thick, menthol-like coolness in the throat. The aromatic profile is rich with the desired woodsy, musty, and earthy notes characteristic of well-aged raw Pu-erh.
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What does 2007 Changtai Menghai Sheng / Raw Tuo Cha (100g) taste like?
This aged Sheng Pu-erh offers a deep caramel liquor with an intriguing balance of bitterness and astringency in its early infusions. It evolves into a remarkably smooth experience, leaving a thick, me. It leans earthy, woody and menthol.
How should I brew 2007 Changtai Menghai Sheng / Raw Tuo Cha (100g)?
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 2007 Changtai Menghai Sheng / Raw Tuo Cha (100g) come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China. This batch is from the 2007 harvest.
How much does 2007 Changtai Menghai Sheng / Raw Tuo Cha (100g) cost?
Starts at $11.99 from Crimson Lotus Tea, or about $0.45/g. A 20g package gets you around 3 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $2.70 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.