Mengku Daxueshan Gushu Sample Pack

Same tea trees, same age of trees, same terroir, same producer. One year apart and different processing, taste the difference between two Mengku Daxueshan teas. One is a young and vibrant raw pu-erh, while the other is a sweet and brazen white tea. Sample both of these teas side by side in this Mengku Daxueshan Gushu sample pack, and taste the difference that processing makes.

In this sample pack:

1. 2020 Aged Daxueshan Raw Pu-Erh Dragon Balls
2. 2021 Aged Daxueshan White Tea Dragon Balls

Tea Information

Both teas:

• Harvest Date: 20th March - 20th April 2020
• Origin: Daxueshan, Mengku, Lincang Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China (中国，云南省，临沧市，勐库镇，大雪山)
• Varietal: Mengku Da Ye Zhong (勐库大叶种)
• Elevation: 2100+m
• Source: Friend who runs a teashop in Taiwan
• Organic?: Unsure

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Brewing Guide

Both Teas:

Gongfu Brewing:

• Leaf-to-water ratio: 8g/100ml
• Temperature: 90-95°C/194-203°F
• Steeping time: 1m, then 30s, +5-10s for each subsequent steep
  

Western Brewing:

• Not recommended for western style brewing

Grandpa Style:

• Not recommended for grandpa-style brewing

Don't know anything about these brewing styles? Fret not! Read our "How to Brew Chinese Tea" article here!

* Ultimately, experiment with the different parameters to find what works for you. If you think it's too bitter, reduce the temperature. If it's too strong, reduce the number of leaves used. This is just a guide with rough parameters to get you started.