2018 Xiaguan “Tai An” Aged Mao Cha Raw Pu-erh Tea Iron Cake

This is a new Xiaguan pressing for 2018. but a blend of of mao cha between 5 and 8 years of age. It’s pressed as a very tight iron cake. which will allow it age in even the most humid conditions. If you plan to dry age it. or drink it now. you’ve already got a lightly aged tea to start out with! Very enjoyable tobacco. fruit and mushroom broth tastes in this tea. Typically Xiaguan. but older than the 2018 in the title suggests! 357 grams per cake (7 cakes per paper tong). Aged Mao Cha Raw Pu-erh Tea Aged Mao Cha Raw Pu-erh Tea Aged Mao Cha Raw Pu-erh Tea This tea cake is composed entirely of Gong Ting (Tribute) grade ripe pu-erh tea (the smallest most potent leaf size). The tea was aged for 11 years in Guangdong dry storage condition and has developed a mature subtle taste and abundant cha qi. It’s got slight bitterness up front and then smooth minty sweetness with camphor aroma. The tea soup is super clear burgundy beauty. Langhe ÀɺÓ : Langhe is a factory of Menghai Ûº£ that was founded in 1995. Since then it has built a strong reputation. won awards. and has become one of Yunnan’s most renowned brands. Langhe ripe teas are the most sought after from this tea factory. Classic Langhe recipes include 9599. 9579. 9559. High Mountain Ripe. and Gong Ting Ripe. Langhe ripe teas are excellent for long-term aging because they employ traditional light fermentation “wo dui” technique. This light fermentation allows for gradual aging of the ripe teas and retain much of the character of a raw pu-erh tea.