Made from leaf grown in Mang Fei in Lin Cang, an area known for thick texture, strong salivation and a woody-floral fragrance. Still young, Mang Fei sheng like this usually shows its character plainly. From Meng Ku — a 2022 sheng (raw) puerh cake in the Mang Fei - Wen Ding line.
Tea Profile
At a glance: 2022 · Sheng (raw) puerh · 8g cake · MengKu RongShi Tea Factory
- Compression & dry leaf: The tea comes as a 8g cake, tightly pressed. The leaf itself shows visible buds.
- Liquor: Expect a clear, bright liquor, golden yellow, as is usual for young sheng.
- Taste: The early infusions show a strong bitterness and some astringency, balanced by a natural sweetness. Through the middle infusions, floral notes come forward over a sweet and balanced base. Its layers unfold gradually over the session.
- Mouthfeel & body: The body comes across as thick, full-bodied and soft.
- Aftertaste: It leaves a strong hui gan, easy salivation and a long finish.
- Best for: everyday drinking: an uncomplicated cup that first-time puerh drinkers can brew with confidence.
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 cake 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.
