Menghai Pu-erh Tea paired with Brillat Savarin cheese

Warm + Rich

[Menghai 2009] Old Tree Ripe Pu'er

Name: [Menghai 2009] Old Tree Ripe Pu'er
Brand: Mansa Tea
Price: 23.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$23

Handcrafted from century-old trees in Menghai, Yunnan Province, this compressed ripe pu'er tea has a balanced mix of cinnamon red buds and leaves. The dark mahogany liquor is warm with earthy and woody notes, and the velvety body lingers with a surprisingly refreshing quality. It serves as a smooth introduction to aged ripe pu'er for developing pu'er enthusiasts.

If you like cheese, try pairing with Brillat Savarin, a cow's milk cheese from Ile-de-France. This triple creme cheese will accentuate the rich and earthy quality of [Menghai 2009] Old Tree Ripe Pu'er.

Tasting Notes: Cinnamon, apple mint, buckwheat

Terroir Menghai County, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan
Elevation 5,500 ft
Age of Tea Tree 50-100 years
Vintage Autumn 2009
Aging Potential Up to 20 years

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Ingredients Naturally Organic Old Tree Ripe Pu'er Tea

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Brewing Guide We recommend using Gaiwan teaware to enjoy the subtle changes in flavor over multiple infusions. To learn more about our brewing technique, visit Our Brewing.