Series Background
- Standard Level Puerh Tea: The "Chun Jian" (Spring Bud) series is designed as a standard-level puerh tea, boasting a certificate of organic food from the National Agriculture Department.
- Blend Recipe: Crafted from early spring tea materials sourced from the Mengku tea region and processed using a blend recipe.
- Natural Aging: Aged in Guangzhou under natural storage conditions, allowing the tea to mature gracefully.
Tea Characteristics
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Flavor and Texture:
- Mellow and Smooth: Offers a mellow and smooth drinking experience, indicating a well-aged tea with balanced flavors.
- Balanced Tastes: Exhibits strength with balanced tastes, ensuring a satisfying cup with every infusion.
- Refreshing Sweetness: Unlike counterparts such as Yiwu tea or Menghai tea, this tea features a refreshing sweetness that becomes more pronounced in the last infusions.
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Storage:
- Natural Storage: Aged in Guangzhou under natural storage conditions, enhancing its flavor profile over time.
"Da Xue Shan Ye Sheng Cha" (Wild Tea Leaves from Big Snow Mountain)
Tea Origin
- Region Description: "Da Xue Shan Ye Sheng Cha" refers to wild tea leaves picked from Big Snow Mountain in the LinCang region of Yunnan province.
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Mountain Ranges:
- BangMa (邦马) Da Xue Shan: Comprises several famous tea regions, including MengKu (勐库), BingDao (冰岛), and others.
- BangDong (邦东) Da Xue Shan: Home to XiGui (昔归) and other renowned tea regions.
- YongDe (永德) Da Xue Shan: Hosts MangFei (忙肺) tea region in YongDe county.
- Tea Trees: Wild tea trees in MengKu Da Xue Shan range from altitudes of 2200m to 2750m, characterized by high density and ancient trees, with some exceeding 2700 years in age.
- Natural Environment: The region benefits from a cool climate with an annual temperature lower than 11 degrees Celsius and abundant rainfall, fostering ideal conditions for tea tree growth.
Summary
The 2021 MengKu RongShi "Chun Jian" (Spring Bud) Cake offers a standard-level puerh tea experience with its mellow and smooth taste profile. Crafted from early spring tea materials and aged naturally in Guangzhou, this tea delivers balanced flavors and a refreshing sweetness. Additionally, the "Da Xue Shan Ye Sheng Cha" (Wild Tea Leaves from Big Snow Mountain) provides insight into the pristine natural environment and ancient tea trees of the LinCang region, enriching the tea-drinking experience with its rich history and unique terroir.