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Mangzhi 2023 Sheng
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Mangzhi 2023 Sheng

Mǎng Zhī 2023 Shēng · 莽枝 2023 生

puerh-sheng · bing · ancient-tree

Mangzhi is one of the Six Famous Ancient Tea Mountains (古六大茶山) of Mengla County, sitting in the north-central part of the county southwest of Gedeng and west of Manzhuan. The medium- and small-leaf cultivars here are famous for their special floral fragrance and a soft, slightly honey-sweet mouthfeel — a softer, more delicate cousin of the better-known Yibang and Manzhuan profiles.

Quick facts

Region
Mangzhi 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

Treat like a soft Yiwu or Yibang — the medium- and small-leaf cultivar profile rewards slightly longer infusions than the bolder west-of-river puer.

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Tasting notes

Aroma
orchid, sweet hay, light honey
Flavor
soft, sweet, slightly honey, fragrant
Mouthfeel
silky, soft
Finish
long, sweet

Aging potential

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

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