2008 Menghai "Mount Elephant"

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Flavors
Dark Bittersweet, Dark Chocolate, Fruity, Salt, Plum
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Use 80 oz / 2366 ml of water
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Use 11 g of tea
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“I brought this one out as the Chairman has been sleeping tonight. I got out a big chunk, about 15 grams or so as I plan to brew this heavy and for a few days. I gave a 10 second wash and then a 5...” Read full tasting note
“This tea is among the very best shou puerh I have ever drank. Thank you Mr Mopar for this sample. There were at various times notes of plums or apricots, not sure which is the best description and...” Read full tasting note

Description

Mt. Elephant * Menghai Dayi Pu-erh Tea

Origin

Menghai County, Yunnan, China

Manufacturer

Menghai Tea Factory

Type

Cake/Black/Pu-erh

Net Weight

357g (12.6 oz)

Vintage

2008

Packaging

Cotton Paper

Process

Cooked

Description
Robust leaves from Mt. Elephant, Menghai.

About Meng Hai Tea Factory ( Dragon Teahouse)

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