Description
This 2003 Menghai Qiaomu loose ripe Pu-erh is described as originating from “big tree” material, which typically refers to older trees averaging 60–80 years old. While the exact provenance cannot be fully verified, the tea speaks for itself in the cup.
The liquor shows a clean, aged ripe character, with a touch of earthiness typical for a tea of this age. The aftertaste lingers, revealing the depth and structure of well-aged Menghai material. A subtle creamy texture emerges in the mouth, indicative of the region’s characteristic processing style.
For those sensitive to cha qi, this tea displays a gentle, steady energy, suggesting the presence of Da Shu (older tree) leaves within the blend. The overall mouthfeel is smooth and balanced, making it a rewarding choice for both new and experienced Pu-erh drinkers.
Origin: Menghai, Yunnan Province, China
Material: Likely mixed old tree (Da Shu)
Year: 2003
Style: Ripe (Shou) Pu-erh
Format: Loose leaf
Ioan Cristian (verified owner) –
I use to drink loose shu in a mug, before work, 1 teaspoon / cup 10 – 12 minutes. This time I felt this is worth a gong fu appreciation. All is as the Guru writes, what realy caught me on this is the body feel, as other shu pu use to owerwhelme the head, this one you feel in your whole body, in a pleasantly relaxing and awake way. Otherwise very good old shu taste, oily, sweet, somtimes camfory, with some vanilla fragrance on the lid of the tea pot, not at all boring and very long lasting – at least 10 infusions i didn’t counted but when I finished it could still be pushed a few more steeps. After a 20 sec rinse I did a few flash steeps because of it’s loose leaf nature. Highly recommend this!