Menghai Shu Pu-erh "Tea Stones" 2018 AAA

Aged stone tea (Cha Tou) from the Menghai region, harvested in 2018.

The clumps formed during wet sifting produce a thick, oil-colored infusion. The bouquet is filled with notes of baked milk, dates, cocoa, and wood resin. The flavor is soft and buttery, with an overwhelming sweetness and a lingering finish.

Temperature: 98–100°C

Teaware: porous Yixing clay, glass teapot

Tip: "tea stones" can withstand long simmering; simmering will reveal the creamy, date-like texture.