2016 Jingmai Ancient Tree Gushu Loose Leaf Mao Cha Raw Pu-erh Tea

Jingmai Mountain is one of the main Pu-erh-producing regions in Yunnan province, China. The Jingmai region borders Burma (now Myanmar). It has the oldest and largest cultivated tea gardens in the world that are said to be from one to ten thousand years old. As you can see from the pictures and the video, the tea trees grow among other ancient trees, a fantastic ecological environment that makes the Jingmai tea very fragrant. 

This tea was sourced by Victoria on her Spring 2016 tea trip. It is very fragrant, smooth, and mellow, great for those who are new to Pu-erh tea as well as for seasoned Pu-erh tea lovers. The dry leaves possess a strong honey sweet aroma. When it is brewing, floral fragrance rises up, and its buttery smoothness and hui gan provide a full and juicy mouthfeel. 

Despite the higher bulk shipping costs, we did not choose to have this tea pressed into cakes as we wanted to preserve its original form, called Maocha, as an alternative for the Pu-erh fans who seek to widen their knowledge of this intriguing variety.

Tea name:  景迈毛茶

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Additional Info

Origin:                     Jing Mai Da Zai village, Jing Mai, Yunnan province, China 

Harvest Time:         March 2016

Bush Varietal:         Yunnan Da Ye (large leaves)

Elevation:                1500m

Tasting Notes

Floral, full bodied, creamy, sweet and smooth, with a hint of dates, cantaloupe and shiitake, a bit of smokiness.