2019 ManSong Pu Erh Tea #1089

【Tea Description】

The 2019 Mansong Ancient Tree Pu'er Tea is sourced from century-old large-leaf tea trees in Mansong Tea Region, Xiangming Township,勐腊县 (Mengla County), Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. As a premium raw (sheng) Pu'er from the core Yibang Tea District of the ancient Six Great Tea Mountains, it embodies unique terroir and historical depth, with leaves nurtured in acidic red soil rich in trace elements like iron and zinc.

【Production Process】

Follows traditional sheng Pu'er craftsmanship with meticulous steps: Fresh leaf picking (selecting tender, intact buds) → Kill-green (sha qing) with precise heat control → Rolling by hand to break cell walls → Sun-drying to retain natural flavors → Steaming → Pressing into tight, uniform cakes → Natural aging since 2019 to develop complexity.

【The Dry Tea Leaves】

The dry cake features tightly knotted, intact strips with a dark green, oily luster and abundant silver-white hairs. The aroma is a delicate blend of fresh floral notes, honey sweetness, and subtle wild forest undertones.

【Tea Liquor】

Brewed liquor is bright golden-yellow with crystal clarity, gradually developing amber hues as it ages, and showcasing floating tea hairs that reflect its premium quality.

【Tea Taste】

Offers an immediate smooth, pure sweetness reminiscent of mountain spring water, followed by a rapid and long-lasting "huigan" (returning sweetness). The texture is rich and full-bodied, yet细腻 (silky) with layers of ripe fruit, floral elegance, and a hint of mossy forest depth. Highly resistant to infusions, it maintains complexity through 10–15 steepings, with each brew revealing deeper nuances of honey and dried herbs.

【Health benefits】

Rich in tea polyphenols and antioxidants, this tea supports: - Boosted metabolism and fat breakdown - Cholesterol regulation for heart health - Stress relief and improved mental focus - Enhanced gut health and detoxification - Free radical scavenging for anti-aging effects

【Recommended for】

Ideal for Pu'er connoisseurs seeking the legendary flavor of Mansong ancient trees, as well as collectors valuing rare terroir. Suitable for daily enjoyment or long-term aging, particularly for those who appreciate robust, sweet-savory profiles.

【Brewing tools】

Yixing clay teapot (enhances aged aromas), Gaiwan, or glass teapot to observe the liquor's clarity

【Brewing method】

Use 7–9g of tea for 150ml boiling water (100℃). Rinse once quickly (5 seconds) to awaken the leaves before the first steep.

【Number of brews】

10–15 infusions, with flavors evolving from vibrant sweetness to mellow herbaceous notes.

【Brewing time】

First infusion: 10–15 seconds | Second–fifth infusions: 15–20 seconds | Later infusions: 20–30 seconds