Drum Mountain Clouds & Mist (Mei Lan Chun)
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Rare Lot # CFM-11
Truly one of China's finest green teas and becoming increasingly rare! The first impression is the wonderful shape and distinctly sweet aroma of the leaves. It cups to a nectar-like taste, with a finish that lingers sweet and clean. In Fujian Province, this tea is called "Mei Lan Chun" and is made with the slow growing varietal, "Mei Zhan". Growth is nurtured by clouds and mists that shroud the mountains producing a compact, very aromatic leaf. Easy to brew and enjoy. The tea is at its best with water temperature well below boiling. The leaves will offer multiple infusions.
Truly one of China's finest green teas and becoming increasingly rare! The first impression is the wonderful shape and distinctly sweet aroma of the leaves. It cups to a nectar-like taste, with a finish that lingers sweet and clean. In Fujian Province, this tea is called "Mei Lan Chun" and is made with the slow growing varietal, "Mei Zhan". Growth is nurtured by clouds and mists that shroud the mountains producing a compact, very aromatic leaf. Easy to brew and enjoy. The tea is at its best with water temperature well below boiling. The leaves will offer multiple infusions.
Tea Notes
This year "Mei Lan Chun" was in short supply. The first lot we tasted was quite good and we bought it. Not another lot was found.
This leaf varietal grows slowly. Processing requires a skilled hand. Too much heat in firing, the precious notes evaporate.
This leaf varietal grows slowly. Processing requires a skilled hand. Too much heat in firing, the precious notes evaporate.