Menghai Zhonghong Tea Factory
Premium Yunnan "Glutinous Rice" Aged Ripe Pu'er Tea - 357g Stone-Pressed Disc - 6 Years of Terroir Alchemy
Premium Yunnan "Glutinous Rice" Aged Ripe Pu'er Tea - 357g Stone-Pressed Disc - 6 Years of Terroir Alchemy
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$38.90 USD
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Essentials
- Terroir: Menghei County, Xishuangbanna (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve)
- Tea Tree: Camellia sinensis var. assamica (100+ year-old arbor trees)
- Harvest: Spring 2017 | Pressed: June 2023
- Certifications: China SC Food Safety + INTERTEK Global Standards
Aging Timeline
- Phase 1 (2023-2026): Develops black truffle undertones
- Phase 2 (2026-2030): Evolves medicinal licorice complexity
- Phase 3 (Post-2030): Achieves "liquid antique" status
Terroir Story
This tea grows in volcanic soil at 1,600m altitude, where:
Daily fog baths slow leaf maturation
Wild orchids share root systems with tea trees
1kg of leaves requires hand-picking 8,000+ buds
Artisan Legacy
Menghei Zhonghong Tea Factory
- Guardians of "Living Tea Museum" - 47 ancient tea gardens preserved
- Technique: Solar withering + wood-fired rolling (Ming Dynasty methods)
- Sustainability: 1 tea tree → 3 years rest after harvest
Zhonghong Tea Factory is located in Menghai County, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China, which is the core production area of Pu'er tea! The production process has passed the food safety SC certification, and the company has been certified by the INTERTEK organization. We are a professional tea enterprise that integrates the production, processing, and sales of Pu'er tea.
Collector's Insight:
"Only 2,017 cakes commemorate the 2017 harvest year. Each contains 8,000+ hand-picked leaves transformed through 2,200 days of microbial alchemy."
| Aspect | Description | Gastronomic Parallel |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Leaf Aroma | Steamed sticky rice + toasted barley | Japanese mochi shop atmosphere |
| Infused Aroma | Caramelized coconut + ancient parchment | Vintage library meets tropical bakery |
| Liquor Color | Mahogany red with amber halo | Aged bourbon in candlelight |
| Mouthfeel | Velvety texture coating the tongue | Liquid silk with honey viscosity |
| Finish | Lingering sweet rice nuance (90+ minutes) | Like saké's "yoin" afterglow |
| Stage | Action | Technical Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ritual Cleansing | 100°C water rinse ×3 → discard |
| 2 | First Taste | 4-second steep → observe oil-like texture |
| 3 | Mid-Session | +5 seconds/steep → caramel intensification |
| 4 | Finale | 30-second simmer → mineral extraction |
