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臨滄 勐庫西半山 大葉生毛茶

Mengku Maocha 2015 — Mengku Xi Ban Shan

Rough terrains, with altitudes ranging from 1000’s to over 3000 m make up almost 100% of the total 475 km² of Mengku, in the subregion of Lincang in Yunnan. The uneven landscape is interlaced with huge rocks and subtropical forests. That may explain why for over 500 years the production of tea has been a major means of livelihood for the indigenous tribes here. Old tea trees exist in patches here and there. Sometimes there is a single huge one which immediate surrounding would be cleared for pickers to work during harvests. While leaves from the east side of this cluster of mountains are known for their strong character, those produced on the west side are sweeter, silkier and more gentle. I think the latter is better in the form of maocha. We have matured this batch for 9 years for your better enjoyment, and friendlier to the stomach. Net weight: 40 g (1.4 oz) in wide Kraft-alu pack