What is Pu Er Sheng Cha?
Officially a green tea, Sheng Pu Er is made with a classic green tea method. But its destiny can’t be more different from a typical green tea with its aging potential.
Sheng Pu desirability is directly tied to the age of the tea trees and the location they come from. Highly sought after Pu Er come from trees 200-600 years old planted during Ming and Qing Dynasty, often referred to as da shu cha or gu shu cha. Like all top Chinese teas, the #1 factor to the teas’ value is tied to its terroir and Pu Er Sheng Cha are named after its terroir as well. This is comparable to naming wine from Champagne, Champagne.
Learn more about Pu Er with our Tea Fundamentals.
History of Man Nuo
Origin: Man Nuo mountain, Meng Hai, West of Lan Cang river, Xi Shuang Ban Na, Yun Nan province, China (~800m elevation)
Man Nuo is one of the nine tea mountains west of Lan Cang River and is known for the surprising development of a deep body of its Pu Er as it ages. Our Man Nuo is harvested from ancient tea trees 200-600 years old.
Classic West Side Taste
Pu Ers from the west side of the Lan Cang river are typically known for their more forward, robust and substantial profile. Man Nuo is particularly known for the weighty mouthfeel and subdued aroma.
Tasting the 2015 Vintage
We find this tea to be savory, umami with gooey tannins.
Share Our Passion
If you love this guided tasting, join us monthly with our Educational Tea Club! We deep dive into two teas a month over Zoom. You'll be able to participate live and ask questions and taste the tea together with our community.
Example Curriculum
What You'll Need
To get the most out of this session, we advise having a gong fu brewing set up ready to brew along with. A Gai Wan, Fairness Pitcher, Strainer, and Three Sip Cup is recommended.
You can purchase a full gong fu brewing kit here.
