When we talk about Pu'er tea, Dayi and Menghai Tea Factory are always two unavoidable topics. Dayi, as a renowned brand in the Pu'er tea industry, holds an important position and has been committed to producing Pu'er tea of a certain standard. Today, Tongxin She Teahouse would like to recommend a highly distinctive product - Dayi 701 Sheng puer tea 2007 Hongzhuang from Menghai Tea Factory.
It has been nearly 17 years since its production in 2007. For a raw Pu'er tea, this time span is sufficient for it to complete a profound transformation. During these long years, it has continuously evolved under the carving of time, and now the tasting experience is extremely excellent.
This tea differs from the common seven-cake tea in specification. The common seven-cake tea is usually 357g, while Hongzhuang is 400g. It has plump tea leaves as the core and tender young leaves on the surface. The surface tea has a dark and moist color with golden buds, and the inner tea is plump. This unique combination of raw materials lays the foundation for its unique taste and quality.
The 701 batch of Hongzhuang is the first new product of Menghai Tea Factory in 2007. It is carefully blended with large-leaf sun-dried green tea that has undergone years of natural aging and has tight and even stripes. After brewing, its superiority is immediately apparent. The fruity, aged, and tea aromas blend together, forming a unique and charming complex fragrance. During the process of aging and transformation over the years, the taste has become increasingly rich and charming. The dry tea has plump and even buds. Whether on the outer layer or inside, the color is a combination of black and light yellow, and the abundance of light yellow buds further confirms its high grade. The aged aroma is already very obvious, and the aroma has a rich layering. It is thick and mellow, and the taste is smooth and gentle. The entrance is full and sweet, with a thick and smooth tongue feel, a pure taste, and obvious floral and honey flavors. The aftertaste has a dried fruit aroma. As the number of infusions increases, the tea soup becomes smoother and more supple, and the liquid is not thin but has sufficient thickness.
To appreciate the unique charm of this tea, a proper brewing method is essential. The amount of tea can be controlled between 5g - 7g. It is advisable to choose a clay pot or a purple clay pot. The brewing water temperature should reach 100 degrees Celsius, and rinse the tea 1 - 2 times to remove impurities that may have adhered during storage and awaken the activity of the tea. In terms of storage, it is necessary to keep it away from moisture and heat, ensure good ventilation and avoid light. Larger quantities of storage are better, which can provide a stable and suitable environment for the tea to continue its elegant transformation over the years and sustain this unique Pu'er tea charm.