2022 Da Du Gang Ripe

This is the largest production of our friend in Menghai. 10 tons of tea were piled up for this batch and fermented at a lower temperature than typical. This gives a lighter fermentation with a stronger 'taste of the pile' or Dui Wei, but a better aging potential, retaining more of the raw material's character.

This tea will develop a more complex fragrance over the next years. The Dui Wei is quite strong as of November 2023, but it is still a pleasant one. The mouthfeel packs a good punch thanks to the low temperature fermentation. You will enjoy the juicy mix of sweetness and bitterness. The tea offers good dynamics, it is well-layered. Beyond the fermentation taste, which vanishes after a couple of brews, lies a woody and spicy fragrance.

A great ripe Pu-erh experience!

The material comes from the same area as our Da Long Shan Ripe, but the gardens are grown in a more natural environment, without fertilizer. This produces leaves with a higher concentration of tannins and gives a stronger taste. The area is not famous for high quality tea but some good ancient tea gardens and natural tea gardens can be found high in the mountains.