gourmet food: 1995 Menghai Beeng Cha Tea Leaves - Green Label, Edition 7572

gourmet food: 1995 Menghai Beeng Cha Tea Leaves - Green Label, Edition 7572 - Vintage Pu-erh Teas

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1995 Menghai Beeng...

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This 1995 cake is from the classic Menghai factory in China. It has been ripened or fermented to create what is known as Black Pu-erh. This is an older cake, made with fourth grade leaves, very high in quality. The leaves are packed more loosely than leaves in other cakes. The leaves are large, and brown in color. The brew tastes smooth and complex. With each sampling of leaves, you can retrieve five to seven infusions of high quality flavor! Flake off some laves to brew now, and let the rest ferment into even better flavors. This tea keeps getting better over the years. Edition 95-7572. 350 grams. Pu-erh teas are aged before they are consumed, unlike other teas which are meant to be consumed shortly after production. Pu-erh teas are at least 1-4 years old, but can also be aged for more than 50 years! Over this time, Pu-erh teas ferment, which leads to their earthy flavor, as opposed to the flavor of oolong or black teas, which comes from oxidation. Pu-erh teas are unique among tea varieties because they do not lose qualities after a year or two, but rather gain in value, and are classified by connoisseurs by year of production.

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