Meng Ding Shi Hua (2021 Spring)

Zeng Zhidong

Type: Green Tea
Origin: Mengding Mountain, Ya'an, Sichuan Province, China
Cultivar: Sichuan #9
Elevation: 1150m
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 Shi Hua (“Stone Flower”) is a rare, refined green tea from the historic slopes of Mengding Mountain in Sichuan, harvested here on March 16, 2021. With over 2,000 years of tea cultivation history, Mengding Mountain is recognized as one of the birthplaces of cultivated tea; its cool climate, persistent cloud cover, high elevation, and mineral-rich soils lend the tea a clean, elegant high-mountain character. As one of China’s earliest flat-shaped green teas, Shi Hua holds a special place in tea history. Its name, “Stone Flower,” reflects its visual beauty — before infusion the flat, straight leaves resemble moss on stone; once steeped they unfurl gracefully, like a flower blooming in water. The straight leaves recall Zhu Ye Qing (“bamboo-leaf green”), with a refined floral aroma and a lingering sweetness.

Shipped in January 2022

Member posts

Maria

4y ago

Afternoon session during a lazy work day. Such a lovely flavor in this tea. It’s strong but not overwhelming.

Meng Ding Shi Hua (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

A wonderful tea, not too overwhelming. Kind of grassy, with a hint of umami.

vegetal
grass
pineapple

TheGypsythatIwas

4y ago

Meng Ding Shi Hua (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

spinach
vegetal

TheGypsythatIwas

4y ago

Meng Ding Shi Hua (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

spinach
vegetal

TheGypsythatIwas

4y ago

Meng Ding Shi Hua (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

spinach
vegetal

Katherine

4y ago

Meng Ding Shi Hua (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

This is a very weak tea. The little that I can taste of the flavor is nice -- vegetal and a bit fruity -- but I had to concentrate to taste much by the 4th steep. The color also re… more

vegetal
toast
pineapple

Christian

4y ago

Lasted longer first time

Meng Ding Shi Hua (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

green beans
butter
spicy

TheGypsythatIwas

4y ago

Meng Ding Shi Hua (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

spinach
grass
vegetal

emily

4y ago

a perfect first steep i'm just totally vibing off of. turned my mood around. watching puffy snowflakes, taking a work break. thank you, tea.

Meng Ding Shi Hua (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

Heather

4y ago

Meng Ding Shi Hua (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

JennAwhitecloud

4y ago

Still not able to have caffeine but treated myself to one 50ml heavenly cup. The other will remain full as a testament to my willpower. Lol! Wishing everyone a fulfilling day ♥️✨

Meng Ding Shi Hua (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

Christian

4y ago

Meng Ding Shi Hua (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

spinach
sweet
butter

Maria

4y ago

Trying to drink as tea every day this week, since next week I won’t be allowed to (certain teas interfere with allergy testing). This Meng Ding Shi Hua is very pleasing. It tastes to me like the Huang Ya and the Mao Fen… more

Meng Ding Shi Hua (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

I think I like this on best of the Meng Dings so far, because its flavor is the most subtle. It’s nice and pleasant, and not overwhelming.

vegetal
grass

Rachel

4y ago

Might be my favorite yet from this batch of the January club teas.

Meng Ding Shi Hua (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

floral
magnolia
vegetal
green beans
mineral
nectar
butter

Matthew

4y ago

Final tea of this months collection, ending it on a good note (or several 😂)

Meng Ding Shi Hua (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

Eyes Dry Leaf: fine pistachio green buds with a fair amount of trichomes Nose Dry Leaf: deep roasted walnut and cashew with a bread pudding sweetness Nose Wet Leaf: steamed aspar… more

artichoke
edamame
walnut
vanilla
lemon
orange blossom

Thao

4y ago

Meng Ding Shi Hua (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

vegetal
grass
metal

grateful.tea.d (Mike)

4y ago

Much more delicate than the Mao Feng, the Shi Hua required a little more effort to find its full promise. I started with the recommendations for gong fu and found the flavors very nice, but subtle for my palate. Tasting… more

Meng Ding Shi Hua (2021 Spring) from Tea Culture Research Institute of Wu Lizhen

green beans
pepper
sweet