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Manzhuan 2023 Sheng
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Manzhuan 2023 Sheng

Mán Zhuān 2023 Shēng · 蛮砖 2023 生 (蠻磚 2023 生)

puerh-sheng · bing · ancient-tree

Manzhuan Mountain is one of the Six Famous Ancient Tea Mountains of Mengla County, sitting between Yibang, Gedeng, Mansa, and Yiwu. The Qing-dynasty saying "Yibang and Manzhuan have better taste" attests to its historical reputation. Today's production is small compared to neighbouring Yiwu and Yibang, but the leaf keeps the soft, aromatic, sweet profile that defines east-of- river ancient gardens — the classic foil to Bulang's bolder bitterness.

Quick facts

Region
Manzhuan 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 Yiwu and Yibang, Manzhuan rewards slightly longer infusions than the bolder west-of-river teas. Glass or porcelain shows the cup colour clearly.

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Tasting notes

Aroma
sweet hay, orchid, light stone fruit
Flavor
soft, sweet, fragrant, light bitter
Mouthfeel
silky
Finish
long, sweet

Aging potential

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

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