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Gedeng 2023 Sheng
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Gedeng 2023 Sheng

Gé Dēng 2023 Shēng · 革登 2023 生

puerh-sheng · bing · ancient-tree

Gedeng is one of the Six Famous Ancient Tea Mountains (古六大茶山) of Mengla County, sitting in the northeast of the cluster — Jinuo (Youle) Mountain to the south across the river, Manzhuan Mountain to the west, and Yibang Mountain to the north. Like neighbouring Mangzhi, Gedeng's medium- and small-leaf cultivars are known for their distinctive aroma; production today is small compared to the more commercial Yiwu and Yibang.

Quick facts

Region
Gedeng Mountain
Harvest year
2023
Harvest season
spring
Shape
bing
Cultivation
ancient-tree

Brewing

Leaf
6.0 g / 100 ml
Water
100°C
Rinse
yes
Gongfu steeps (s)
8, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90

Like its neighbour Mangzhi, Gedeng's medium-small leaf rewards slightly longer steeps. Aroma is the cultivar's signature; over-steeping flattens it.

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Tasting notes

Aroma
orchid, fresh wood, light fruit
Flavor
fragrant, sweet, soft, mineral
Mouthfeel
silky
Finish
long, fragrant

Aging potential

East-of-river ancient gushu like Gedeng ages slowly and gracefully; expect 20+ years of useful development under stable storage.

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