Origination: The "Wei Zui Yan" series was introduced in 2006 by the renowned Menghai Tea Factory. It is classified as a classical-level puerh tea, specifically crafted for daily drinking. This tea is made from premium tea materials sourced from the Menghai region, known for producing high-quality puerh teas.
Taste:
- Flavor Profile: True to its name, "Wei Zui Yan" delivers a robust and intense flavor profile that stands out among raw puerh teas. The taste is strong and heavy, offering a bold tea experience.
- Aroma: This tea exudes a powerful and invigorating aroma that complements its strong flavor.
- Mouthfeel: The tea provides a thick and substantial mouthfeel, characteristic of high-quality raw puerh teas. It leaves a lasting impression on the palate, with a balanced bitterness and astringency that mellows into a pleasant aftertaste.
- Huigan: The tea's aftertaste, or "huigan," is prominent, providing a returning sweetness that enhances the overall tea-drinking experience.
Storage: Stored naturally in Guangzhou, the aging process under these conditions contributes to the tea's distinctive and robust flavor. The natural storage environment in Guangzhou helps in developing the tea's complexity and depth over time.
Perfect For: The "Wei Zui Yan" cake is perfect for puerh enthusiasts who prefer a strong and intense raw tea. It is suitable for daily consumption, offering a powerful and invigorating tea experience that can be enjoyed at any time of the day.
Brewing Instructions:
- Quantity: Use 5 grams of tea per 100ml of water.
- Water Temperature: Brew with water at 100°C (212°F).
- Steeping Time: Start with a quick rinse to awaken the leaves, then steep for 15-20 seconds for the first infusion, gradually increasing the steeping time for subsequent infusions.
- Infusions: This tea can be steeped multiple times, with each infusion revealing new layers of its strong and complex flavor profile.