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"Mengsong Long Zhu" is a young, bright sheng pu-erh from Mengsong by the Shu Dai Zi brand, which is known for good tea. It is made from selected material of the spring 2023 harvest. "Long zhu" means "dragon pearl", and the tea is indeed pressed into small balls.
Each "pearl" weighs about 8 grams and is made of even material: medium-sized leaves with plump buds. One pearl is one serving, so the tea is easy to dose and take along.
Characteristics
- Tea type: sheng pu-erh (green pu-erh)
- Brand: Shu Dai Zi
- Region: Mengsong, Yunnan province, China
- Harvest: spring 2023
- Form: 8 g "pearls"
- Flavor: smooth, sweet, floral-herbaceous
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf. The aroma is soft, delicate and gentle, yet expressive and juicy.
Infusion. The bouquet is smooth, even, round and clean, floral-herbaceous, with subtle hints of berries, honey, wood and spices. The taste is balanced and soft, with sweetness and moderate bitterness.
Aftertaste. Refreshing, juicy and long, with a pleasant tartness.
Why You'll Love It
A lovely everyday tea in a convenient format. A great option for those who want to get acquainted with sheng pu-erh: smooth and pleasant, it works for gongfu brewing, Western-style brewing and stovetop boiling. Refreshing, gently invigorating, and good for lifting your mood.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing
- Teaware: porous clay for sheng pu-erh or porcelain
- Tea: 1 pearl per 160–200 ml of water
- Water: 90–95 °C
- Time: short infusions of 5–15 s, adding 5–10 s each time
- The flavor lasts for 6–8 infusions
Western-style brewing (teapot)
- Tea: 1 pearl per 800–1000 ml 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 4–5 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.