2017 Menghai Long Yuan Mark Huo Shao Raw Pu-erh Tea

 A lightly fire-roasted gem from a highly respected puerh producer, this tea hails from the Bulang Mountains in Meng Hai, Yunnan. The first production of this style came in 2008, and though widely acclaimed, it did not see a second production until 2017! We consider ourselves fortunate to be able to source this amazing tea, as it is not easy to procure.

There’s a subtle toasties you will not find in other puerh tea as it was lightly roasted over a open fire wrapped in a local leafy plant. , and with its prominent zhang, a woodsy, cooling sensation reminiscent of a pine, camphor, or cedar like quality, every sip is like standing in a forest amongst towering evergreen trees.

In tasting Long Yuan Mark, a distinct aroma arises as the leaves are dampened with a splash of hot water: mint chocolate chip! Rather than sweet like the ice cream, this tastes more like a mint leaf paired with dark, bitter chocolate. On subsequent steeps, the zhang remains as the flavor transitions to an herbaceous, oregano note with hints of apple peel, cedar, and sage. This tea pairs perfectly with a hearty meal, and since pu-erh aids in digestion, it is an ideal choice for after meals. 

Traditionally, puerh cakes are stacked together and wrapped in a bamboo skin case called a tong. One tong is composed of 7 individual cakes. To purchase a tong, simply purchase 7 cakes, and leave us a note that you desire a tong.

Additional Info

Origin:                     Bulang Mountain, Meng Hai, Yunnan province, China

Harvest Time:         March 2017

Bush Varietal:         Yunnan Da Ye (large leaves)

Caffeine level:         Medium

Tasting Notes

It has an aroma of wildflowers and pleasant slight smokiness, with hints of spiced apple and melon, a very smooth and sweet finish.