Meng Ding Gan Lu A (2021 Spring)

Zeng Zhidong

Type: Green Tea
Origin: Mengding Mountain, Ya'an, Sichuan Province, China
Cultivar: Lao Chuan Cha (Old Sichuan Tea)
Elevation: 1300m
Steeping instructions: Gongfu style: 1g : 40ml, 85˚C/185˚F, 5s + 5s per infusion Highball glass: 1g : 80ml, 85˚C/185˚F

Description: Meng Ding Gan Lu (蒙顶甘露, lit. Meng Ding Sweet Dew [or Honeydew]) is a lesser known but extremely fine Chinese green tea. Orginally designated a tribute tea for over a thousand years, Meng Ding Gan Lu is often ranked among the top ten Chinese tea. Harvested and made on March 13, 2021, this tea is made only from tea buds picked from early spring. Its processing method requires three stages of pan frying and rolling, with the finished tea being distinctly recognizable by the appearance of the buds, which are curly and covered with soft and fluffy down. Flavors: chestnut, sweet, mellow

Shipped in January 2022

Member posts

JennAwhitecloud

4y ago

I started with a little yunnan phoenix green from our tea club but the berries weren’t my vibe today. I switched to Meng Ding Guan lu to appreciate the roasted nutty. Always a fav!

Meng Ding Gan Lu A 2022 (2022 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

TheGypsythatIwas

4y ago

Meng Ding Gan Lu A (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

sweet
vegetal
hay

TheGypsythatIwas

4y ago

Meng Ding Gan Lu A (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

sweet
hay
vegetal

TheGypsythatIwas

4y ago

Meng Ding Gan Lu A (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

hay
sweet

emily

4y ago

Meng Ding Gan Lu A (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

third (or second?) and final seasion with this nice mellow tea of attractive buds. thought i had reviewed it already but the time is now i see. :) today i learned that im getting m… more

TheGypsythatIwas

4y ago

Meng Ding Gan Lu A (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

vegetal
hay
grass

grateful.tea.d (Mike)

4y ago

A is good. B tomorrow?

Meng Ding Gan Lu A (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

Noah

4y ago

Meng Ding Gan Lu A (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

Christian

4y ago

Meng Ding Gan Lu A (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

spinach
sweet
spicy

Heather

4y ago

Meng Ding Gan Lu A (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

Katherine

4y ago

Meng Ding Gan Lu A (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

The leaves remind me of the appearance of pine needles. The tea itself is a very pale green. It almost looks like water while pouring. The flavor was interesting! Different steeps… more

grass
toast
sweet

Christian

4y ago

Meng Ding Gan Lu A (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

vegetal
sweet
nutty

Rachel

4y ago

I put a more in-depth review the first time that I had tried this, and this time I did a side by side comparison against the Gan Lu B. I haven’t tried many that meet this flavor profile. The aroma definitely smelled like… more

Meng Ding Gan Lu A (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

Wieteke

4y ago

Tried the first of the January teas this afternoon after a long hike. Meng Ding Gan Lu A. What a lovely tea! So beautiful to see, so fragrant (even after 5 seconds!) and fresh. Makes me longing for spring even more!

Meng Ding Gan Lu A (2021 Lente) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

plantaardig
endive
edamame
zoet
nootachtig
kastanje

Matthew

4y ago

First full tasting session in a while, did not disappoint!

Meng Ding Gan Lu A (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

Eyes Dry Leaf: small, twisted green and brown fine leaves and buds, covered in white hairs Nose Dry Leaf: chestnuts, soy milk, and barley Nose Wet Leaf: baked chestnuts and steam… more

edamame
chestnut
orchid
cream
orange blossom
light honey

JennAwhitecloud

4y ago

I embarked on my journey with these lovely green teas. I started with this one and have since tried 2 others. This remains my favorite and is quite exquisite!

Meng Ding Gan Lu A (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

Ok this

chestnut

Thao

4y ago

Meng Ding Gan Lu A (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen