{"product_id":"2020-mengku-rongshi-qiao-mu-wang-arbor-king-brick-1000g-puerh-raw-tea-sheng-cha","title":"2020 MengKu RongShi \"Qiao Mu Wang\" (Arbor King) Brick 1000g Puerh Raw Tea Sheng Cha","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is made from old-tree (gu shu) leaf, which tends to brew thicker and last longer across steeps than plantation leaf. As a young tea, it can be expected to taste fresh and energetic. A 2020 sheng (raw) puerh from Meng Ku RongShi: \"Qiao Mu Wang\" (Arbor King), offered as a 1000g brick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020 · Sheng (raw) puerh · 1000g brick · MengKu Tea Factory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompression \u0026amp; dry leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tea comes as a 1000g brick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the cup it is golden yellow, as is usual for young sheng.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The first steeps are fresh, with some bitterness and some astringency. As the session goes on, it shows a floral character and a sweet and balanced profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel \u0026amp; body:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the mouth it feels rounded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftertaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e It leaves a returning sweetness (hui gan), plenty of salivation and a long finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e improving your tea experience. Take your time with it — a good choice once you are no longer a newcomer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully boiling, 100°C (212°F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm the pot and cups, then add about 5g of leaf per 100ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the leaves once with boiling water and let them rest, covered, for about 10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep the first rounds for 10–15 seconds, adding about 5 seconds with each round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour every steep into a fairness pitcher before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe. Sheng puerh resteeps well for many rounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat these as starting points rather than fixed rules. Try high or low pours, fast or slow, and brew in different seasons to find the method that suits you. Brewing the same tea well in any year, season, weather or place takes practice, and that skill is the real goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the tea ventilated, cool and dry, away from sunlight and strong odors (kitchen spices, smoke). For long-term aging, paper or clay containers breathe better than sealed plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.6em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every brick shows these, but they can occur, especially in teas with more years of storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBamboo powder (zhu fen):\u003c\/strong\u003e a natural sign of traditional bamboo-husk packing. In Guangdong's warm, humid climate, tiny bamboo insects can make their home in the husk, nibbling the husk and cotton paper wrapper while leaving the tea itself untouched. What they leave behind is a fine powder, seen only on certain teas and more often on aged ones. It is harmless to hygiene; a few strokes with a clean toothbrush or soft brush before brewing is all it takes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea oil spots:\u003c\/strong\u003e yellowish spots may appear and can come from natural tea oils. They are not a flaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorn wrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e small tears or holes in the cotton paper may happen during storage and handling. The tea inside is unaffected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KingTea","offers":[{"title":"Sample 7g","offer_id":38080889258164,"sku":"KTM-38080889258164","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g","offer_id":43679041487078,"sku":"KTM-43679041487078","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":43679041618150,"sku":"KTM-43679041618150","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":43679042928870,"sku":"KTM-43679042928870","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":43679044894950,"sku":"KTM-43679044894950","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Individual Brick","offer_id":38080889290932,"sku":"KTM-38080889290932","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4pcs*1000g","offer_id":38080889323700,"sku":"KTM-38080889323700","price":458.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/7883\/7863\/products\/2020-mengku-rongshi-qiao-mu-wang-arbor-king-brick-1000g-puerh-raw-tea-sheng-cha.jpg?v=1792220443","url":"https:\/\/kingteamall.com\/zh\/products\/2020-mengku-rongshi-qiao-mu-wang-arbor-king-brick-1000g-puerh-raw-tea-sheng-cha","provider":"King Tea Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}