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2010 Dayi 7562 Ripe Pu-erh Tea Brick from Menghai Tea Factory
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I’ve always wanted to own one of these 7562 bricks although I can’t quite tell you why. I’ve heard so many things about them and people owning ones that age very well over time. I’ve never had a brick that is so tightly packed before and, having no idea how to break it apart I immediately began attacking it with a kitchen knife, making a big mess. There must be a better way – a chisel?

My cup is elegant with no strange odors in my opinion. The tea is very smooth and dark with a creamy, malty and chocolate-y element. I am enjoying it. I’m a newbie to Menghai pu-erhs but am already a fan of this one. Definitely a good purchase for the price, I got mine from Puershop.com for $11.95 and that will make a lot of tea!

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Comments

Doug F
Doug F 2012-02-24 10:41:32 -0500

I’ve had good luck with the puerhshop and Menghai teas as well.

Amy oh
Amy oh 2012-02-24 10:53:17 -0500

@Triumph – Menghai seems to have a good reputation. Have you ever had to chisel tea out of a brick?

Charles Thomas Draper
Charles Thomas Draper 2012-02-24 12:48:57 -0500

They sell special knives and picks….

Amy oh
Amy oh 2012-02-24 12:53:22 -0500

Apparently I need one!

Doug F
Doug F 2012-02-24 13:19:12 -0500

Luckily I have one of those special picks (I’ve broken a couple) because I’ve had a few ripe cakes that had become pretty impenetrable.

ashmanra
ashmanra 2012-02-24 14:23:21 -0500

I know purepuer.com sells puer picks and knives. Want!

Amy oh
Amy oh 2012-02-24 14:42:25 -0500

maybe I’ll find one at the SF international tea festival I’m going to tomorrow…

ScottTeaMan
ScottTeaMan 2012-03-03 04:07:25 -0500

Hey, I remember reading about the festival. How was it?? Lucky dog! :))

Amy oh
Amy oh 2012-03-03 09:00:34 -0500

not that great in my opinion, but worth checking out

ScottTeaMan
ScottTeaMan 2012-03-03 19:13:21 -0500

hhMMM…WHY NOT SO GREAT?

Amy oh
Amy oh 2012-03-03 19:33:05 -0500

u can read my thoughts here: http://steepster.com/discuss/2427-san-francsico-tea-festival

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