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7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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EarthyFruitySpiced
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This robust Lao Cha Tou presents a profound depth of character, unfolding with rich notes of prune brandy, earthy wood, and warm winter spices. A creamy, thick mouthfeel complements hints of caramel and licorice, culminating in a lingering finish of sweet preserved plum and a wonderfully settled, uplifting sensation.
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About This Tea
What does Nug Potion - Mengku Lao Cha Tou 2017 taste like?
This robust Lao Cha Tou presents a profound depth of character, unfolding with rich notes of prune brandy, earthy wood, and warm winter spices. A creamy, thick mouthfeel complements hints of caramel a. It leans earthy, fruity and spiced.
How should I brew Nug Potion - Mengku Lao Cha Tou 2017?
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 Nug Potion - Mengku Lao Cha Tou 2017 come from?
Grown in Yunnan, China from the Menghai Daye cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2017 harvest.
How much does Nug Potion - Mengku Lao Cha Tou 2017 cost?
Starts at $12.50 from Mei Leaf, or about $0.35/g. A 30g package gets you around 5 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $2.13 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.
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