Gedeng 2023 Sheng
🇨🇳 China

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

Origin
China
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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