“called the thick ripe cake. well aged dayi with hints of cherry on the first steep.hints of oak at the back of the tongue. second infusion cherry with lemon a taste almost like a well aged scotch....” Read full tasting note
“Courtesy of an exceptional friend, we’ve tasted this 10-yr old shou twice. Briefly, we agree with Rich, this is a much lighter shou compared to most other Menghai Dayi shou. “Hou Pu” (thick...” Read full tasting note
“Having another go at this tea. Very enjoyable the second time around too! I was reading through mrmopar’s review and am really picking up on the scotch notes. It’s odd to say it, but it really does...” Read full tasting note
“This is a lighter, sharper, crisper shu than the typical dayi ripe. It is definitely pleasant, clean tasting, and easy to drink. I tend to like the heavier ones, but this is a respectable tea, and...” Read full tasting note
2007 Menghai Dayi “Hou Pu” Ripe 500g
This Hou Pu Bing (thick pu-erh) was only produced in one batch in 2007. Now after 3 years of aging, it has become more mellow and smooth. This cake is now highly sought after in the China market. Many people purchase them to drink right now or store longer. This is classified as a semi-fermented tea, mainly composed of 1-5 grades of Maocha.
Type of tea: Ripe Pu-erh
Composition: Yunnan big leaf tea bush
Producer: Menghai Tea Factory
Net weight: 500 grams
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