Meng Ding Gan Lu B (2021 Spring)

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Type: Green Tea
Origin: Mengding Mountain, Ya'an, Sichuan Province, China
Cultivar: Lao Chuan Cha (Old Sichuan Tea)
Elevation: 1200m
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 12, 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

Maria

4y ago

After lunch session again. Trying to finish some more teas while my April and May teas are stuck in transit. Finished the Gan Lu B today. I find it bright and grassy with just a hint of umami, but I definitely prefer M… more

Meng Ding Gan Lu B (2021 Spring) from Yun He Shan

A beautiful tea. Bright and grassy.

grass
umami
sweet

TheGypsythatIwas

4y ago

Meng Ding Gan Lu B (2021 Spring) from Yun He Shan

hay
sweet
vegetal

TheGypsythatIwas

4y ago

Meng Ding Gan Lu B (2021 Spring) from Yun He Shan

hay
sweet

TheGypsythatIwas

4y ago

Meng Ding Gan Lu B (2021 Spring) from Yun He Shan

hay
vegetal
sweet

Korps (Caitlin)

4y ago

Very light tea. Hints of honey here and there. I’m not sure if its mostly our water that affects tea but very light teas like this tend to not impress me much. Might start experimenting with water soon.

Meng Ding Gan Lu B (2021 Spring) from Yun He Shan

grateful.tea.d (Mike)

4y ago

B is amazing. Best of the group for me.

Meng Ding Gan Lu B (2021 Spring) from Yun He Shan

Heather

4y ago

Meng Ding Gan Lu B (2021 Spring) from Yun He Shan

Christian

4y ago

Meng Ding Gan Lu B (2021 Spring) from Yun He Shan

vegetal
butter
spicy
apple
lemon

Katherine

4y ago

Meng Ding Gan Lu B (2021 Spring) from Yun He Shan

The leaves are smaller than the A tea, but it still reminds me of pine needles! This is easily one of the best green teas I've had. Once the vegetal taste evened out a bit, it was… more

grass
edamame
bitter
butter
sweet
spicy
vegetal

Christian

4y ago

Meng Ding Gan Lu B (2021 Spring) from Yun He Shan

Thicker and smoother than a.

sweet
mineral
nutty

Rachel

4y ago

I enjoyed comparing both the Gan Lu A and B. I now have drawn a comparison to the type A and type B personalities and these teas. I think they’re kind of accurate. B was so much more mellow, rounded and soupy to me. Next… more

Meng Ding Gan Lu B (2021 Spring) from Yun He Shan

floral
umami
nectar
roast nut
pine

Matthew

4y ago

Tea sesh round two, with a second Mengding Ganlu.

Meng Ding Gan Lu B (2021 Spring) from Yun He Shan

Eyes Dry Leaf: very small and slightly twisted young leaves and buds, with a fine layer of white hairs Nose Dry Leaf: robust nuttiness, with malt, chestnut, and soy milk Nose Wet… more

edamame
magnolia
orchid
cinnamon
rose

JennAwhitecloud

4y ago

Meng Ding Gan Lu B (2021 Spring) from Yun He Shan