Dayi "Lao Cha Tou" Menghai Shu Pu-erh Tea Brick 2021 (250g)

Lao Cha Tou, a brick-pressed tea from the Da Yi distillery (Menghai), produced in 2021.

A thick, concentrated brew with a dark ruby hue. The aroma is dominated by notes of dried dates, cane molasses, aged oak, and cocoa. The flavor is deep and oily, with a dense sweetness and a lingering finish.

Temperature: 98–100°C

Teaware: Yixing clay, fire-brewed

Tip: Break the brick into sections and brew using the Lu Yu method for an oily drink with cocoa and date flavors.