Da Xue Shan Ancient Tree Sheng Puerh Tea 2021 - 300g Lincang

Premium 2021 Da Xue Shan Ancient Tree Sheng Puerh - "The MSG of Pu-erh Tea"

Experience the legendary character of this exceptional 2021 vintage sheng puerh from Da Xue Shan (Big Snow Mountain) in Lincang, aged for 6 years. This 300-gram tea strip showcases the distinctive qualities that have earned Da Xue Shan the prestigious title of "The MSG of Pu-erh Tea" (普洱茶之味精) for its ability to enhance and elevate any tea blend with its rich, concentrated character.

Superior Leaf Quality and Characteristics:

Da Xue Shan tea features thick, robust, and wide tea strands with prominent fuzzy buds displaying excellent silver tips. The tea is renowned for its concentrated, rich flavor, far-reaching returning sweetness, abundant internal substances, and high water-soluble extract content. These exceptional qualities make it highly prized both as a standalone tea and as a premium blending material.

Tasting Experience - Powerful and Refined:

When brewed, the tea delivers a mellow, refreshing, and thick infusion with remarkable fullness and body. The mouthfeel is highly saturated and complete, with a pronounced cooling sensation (qing liang gan) that is immediately noticeable. The cha qi is dominating and powerful, filling the body with intense tea energy. The wild mountain character (shan ye qi yun) is long-lasting and profound, creating a deeply satisfying and memorable drinking experience.

Key Features:

Origin: Da Xue Shan (Big Snow Mountain), Lincang Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Tea Type: Sheng Puerh (Raw Pu-erh)
Vintage: 2021 (6+ years aged)
Weight: 300 grams per strip
Material: Ancient arbor trees (Gu Shu)
Appearance: Thick, robust, wide strands with prominent fuzzy buds and silver tips
Flavor Profile: Concentrated and rich with far-reaching returning sweetness; abundant internal substances; high water-soluble extract
Mouthfeel: Mellow, refreshing, and thick with high fullness and saturation; pronounced cooling sensation
Cha Qi: Dominating and powerful
Character: Long-lasting wild mountain energy (shan ye qi yun)
Reputation: Known as "The MSG of Pu-erh Tea" for its flavor-enhancing qualities

Brewing Guide:

Tea Amount: 5-7 grams per 100ml (adjust to taste)
Water Temperature: 90-95°C (194-203°F)
Rinse: Quick 5-second rinse to awaken the leaves, discard this infusion
First Infusion: 10-20 seconds
Subsequent Infusions: Increase by 5-10 seconds each time
Steeps: Can be re-steeped 15-20 times or more
Teaware: Gaiwan, Yixing clay pot, or glass teapot recommended