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"Mahei Qiao Mu" is a young sheng pu-erh from the 2023 harvest, from Mahei village in the tea zone of Yiwu mountain. This mountain is one of the "Six Famous Tea Mountains" (Liu Da Cha Shan) and has long been renowned for clean, sweet tea. It is based on material from trees about 200 years old.
The tea is produced by Changxing and comes as a 100 gram portion. Skilled processing has preserved the beauty and character of Yiwu tea: neat leaves and buds, a floral-spicy aroma and a sweet, clean taste.
Characteristics
- Tea type: sheng pu-erh (green pu-erh)
- Producer: Changxing
- Region: Mahei village, Yiwu mountain, Yunnan province, China
- Harvest: 2023
- Material: trees about 200 years old
- Form: 100 g portion
- Flavor: clean, sweet, floral-spicy
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf. The aroma is soft, calm and deep: flowers, dried fruit, spices and herbs.
Infusion. The bouquet is expressive, refined and clean: spicy, dried-fruit shades with hints of fruit, flowers, honey, berries and juicy meadow herbs. The taste is sweet, round, bright and juicy.
Aftertaste. Long, melodic, clean and refreshing.
Why You'll Love It
An excellent representative of Yiwu tea that conveys the character of the terroir. A fit for a weekend tea session when you want to take your time. Refreshing, it leaves a calm and composed mood.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing
- Teaware: porous clay for sheng pu-erh or porcelain
- Tea: 3–4 g per 100 ml
- Water: 90–95 °C
- Time: short infusions of 5–10 s, adding 5–10 s each time
- The flavor lasts for 7–9 infusions
Western-style brewing (teapot)
- Tea: 6–8 g per 1 l of water
- Water: 90–95 °C
- Warm the teapot with boiling water, add the tea, pour in the water, cover with the lid and steep for 3–5 minutes
Storage
Store in a dry, clean, well-ventilated place free of foreign odors, away from direct light and moisture. Sheng pu-erh changes and gains depth over time, so it can be kept calmly in a cool place in tightly closed packaging.