“I’ve been tasting my way through the entire 2016 ChawangShop line, thanks to a group buy. This is my favorite so far. The first steep was disappointing: light straw nose and taste. The 2nd steep...” Read full tasting note
“First thing I have to say about this tea is that new material can still be found at a great deal like this cake here. $55 for 200g for what this is… great deal. Now I have to get on to some other...” Read full tasting note
Manmai is one of few places in Bada mountain with ancient trees. Many of them was cut during 1980-1990s in about 1.5 meter tree height for easier picking. Only few gardens have trees which have never been cut.
Material for this cake come from 8-10.April 2016, picked in two different tea areas near Manmai. We spent two, almost three days with the farmers to ensure the purity of the Maocha.
Hand-made processing, sun-dried, stored well until December 2016, stone compressed in traditional way. Typical bitter-sweet Bada taste, flower/citrus aroma, fast huigan.
Manufacturer : Cha Wang Shop
Production date: Harvest early April 2016., pressed December 2016
Harvest Area : Manmai village, BaDa mountain, Menghai, Xishuanbanna
Weight : 200g per cake, 5 cakes in one bamboo tong – 1kg
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