"Ben Wei Da Cheng" (Original Flavor Great Achievement) is MengKu RongShi's 2022 sheng (raw) puerh, sold here as an 8g cake.
Tea Profile
At a glance: 2022 · Sheng (raw) puerh · 8g brick · MengKu Tea Factory
- Compression & dry leaf: The leaf is tightly compressed into a 8g brick. Breaking it open reveals neat, tight threads and visible buds.
- Liquor: In the cup it is clear and bright, golden yellow, as is usual for young sheng.
- Taste: Through the middle infusions it shows a floral character over a sweet and rich base.
- Mouthfeel & body: The texture is rounded. Drinkers who look for cha qi will find it here.
- Aftertaste: Swallow and you notice a returning sweetness (hui gan), easy salivation and a long finish.
- Best for: everyday drinking. It is forgiving to brew, so first-time puerh drinkers can start here.
Brewing Guide
Water: 100°C (212°F), fully boiling.
- Preheat the vessel; add around 5g per 100ml.
- One rinse to open the leaves, then a covered rest of about 10 minutes.
- Steep 10–15 seconds at first, adding ~5 seconds per round.
- Always pour out completely into a fairness cup before drinking.
- Keep steeping — sheng rewards patience with many rounds.
These are guidelines to start from, not rules to obey. Experiment with your pour, your pace, and the season; the same leaf tastes different on a rainy day. The goal is the skill to brew it well whenever, wherever.
Storage
Give it air, coolness and dryness; keep it out of the sun and clear of potent odors (spices, smoke). For multi-year aging, paper or unglazed clay lets the tea breathe in a way sealed plastic never will.
A Note on Appearance
Not every brick shows these, but they can occur, especially in teas with more years of storage.
- Small dark specks: tiny dark specks may appear on the wrapper or tea edges of naturally stored puerh. They are harmless and can be brushed off before brewing.
- Tea oil spots: yellowish spots may appear and can come from natural tea oils. They are not a flaw.
- Torn wrapper: small tears or holes in the cotton paper may happen during storage and handling. The tea inside is unaffected.
