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Meng Ku 2003 sheng Dashu Bing Cha 357g
SKU:
D492
This is a well-stored and preserved 2003 Mengku Rongshi Raw puerh Cake. After twenty years of dry storage aging, it has fully entered its prime drinking period, perfectly showcasing the classic "fragrant, sweet, mellow, and thick" characteristics of Mengku large-leaf tea refined by time. Its liquor is mellow and full-bodied, marked by a signature clear and refreshing rock sugar sweetness and a long-lasting, charming aftertaste. As a rare legacy from the "pure craftsmanship era" before the puerh market boom, it is not only a collectible-grade masterpiece ready to drink but also a memorable capsule of time.
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This product is a raw puerh tea cake produced by the Mengku Rongshi brand in 2003, representing a classic masterpiece from its portfolio. After approximately 20 years of natural aging, it has entered the prime drinking window for "mid-aged" puerh, perfectly showcasing the peak transition from the astringency of youth to a mellow and old character. It is not only a testament to the solid craftsmanship and high-quality materials from the "dawn period" of the puerh tea market but also a collectible beverage bestowed by time itself.
Tea tasting
Aroma
- The fresh floral and honey notes of its youth have steadily transformed into an aged fragrance and sweet honey aroma, accompanied by dried fruit or a faint medicinal scent. The aroma profile is pure and richly layered.
Mouthfeel
- After two decades of aging, this tea has shed its green character, transforming into a mellow, honey-like liquor with a prominent rock sugar sweetness. It leaves a long-lasting aftertaste, induces a pleasant salivation, and offers a deep, warm throat sensation.
Liquor color
- A bright orange-red to amber-red, with a clear and oily texture—typical of high-quality old raw puerh.
Craftsmanship
Core process
- Follows the traditional Yunnan sun-dried raw tea craft: after fixation, rolling, and sun-drying, the leaves are steamed and compressed into a cake.
Aging
- The value of the subsequent near-20 years lies in natural aging within a pure environment (dry storage), where the power of time completes the sublimation of its flavor and texture.
Storage recommendation
This tea has entered a stable aging phase. Daily storage requires only the following:
- Environment: Cool, dry, well-ventilated, and odor-free.
- Container: Keep the original packaging, or store in a Yixing clay jar or ceramic jar.
- Avoid: Direct sunlight, dampness, and strong odors.
| Brand | Mengku Rongshi |
|---|---|
| Weight | 400 g |
| Place / Garden | Meng Ku |
| Origin | Yunnan |
| Harvest / Year of Production | spring 2003 |
| Type | Yunnan Da Ye 云南大叶 |
| Age of trees | 100 years |
| Taste | woody, fruity |
