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2007 Mu Ye Chun 002 from Shuanjiang Mengku

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2007 Mu Ye Chun 002

Pu-erh Tea by Shuanjiang Mengku

This is the first release of the Mengku “Mu Ye Chun” label! This tea is produced by the Yong De sub-branch of the Mengku Shuangjiang tea factory. It is composed of entirely high-altitude first flush spring raw material from Yong De area of Lin Cang, a totally different area than classic Mengku teas come from. The 002 blend is composed of more leaves and less silver tips. This is preferred over the 001 blend for long-term storage among Taiwan Pu-erh collectors. A strong taste and very infusable.

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Charles Thomas Draper
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Charles Thomas Draper 4 tasting notes

This tea has me so relaxed. I know I consumed some 2007 Xingyang earlier. I am into my second steeping and I am absolutely tea drunk. This is the first Sheng to do this. My normal reaction to a Sheng is uplifting. I know it’s raining outside and that does’nt help. The other review of this tea states that " feels like the hands of a masseuse on my forehead". Well I could’nt agree more except I am feeling it in my whole body. This is a strong flavor and it has a wild, spicy aroma. A beautiful golden liquor. I am putting this on my wishlist….

2011-12-21 17:57:56 -0500
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I was looking for a pick me up and I forgot how relaxing this tea made me last time. It has a nice mouthfeel and is numbing. I am sure it is numbing my senses as well. I am enjoying the heady aroma. I am almost finished the first cup and I feel that easy feeling coming on. I love the way that this Sheng makes me feel. So peaceful and at ease.

2012-01-17 18:54:12 -0500
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This is todays late morning-afternoon tea. It is not making me as relaxed as the 2 previous tastings. I guess ones mood has some input on what a tea will do. My first reaction was to write that it posessed a Calm Energy. I am trying to assemble a list of Sheng to be purchased in Beeng form. My samples are dwinding and my respect for these teas is growing….

2012-01-26 14:03:31 -0500
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This tea is developing a bite since last time I indulged. The flavor profile has remained the same. The calm, soothing feeling has intensified. This is a Sheng that I recommend for late evenings. I drank 2 steepings from my Yixing and started to feel sleepy. So it’s back to the tea cabinet for some late noon rejuvination. My third steeping will stay in the Yixing for a few hours and we will see where that goes….

2012-05-15 16:32:36 -0400
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the_skua

Today, I’m finding a better mint quality, nicer clarity, and enjoyable bitterness coming out of this Mu Ye Chun 002 with longer initial steeps.

While the 001 was crisp, light, and tippy, the 002 is minty, rich, and more durable. I find it more to my liking. The session today was improved by brewing more to my palate, yielding a slightly stronger brew that showed off this tea’s savory fresh green vegetable character. Some of the season’s first Asparagus was around, either in the tea or planted by my anticipating mind. This tea also has a much more satisfying energy to it, with a really heavy, calming buzz, that feels like the hands of a masseuse on my forehead – peaceful and relaxing.

Full blog post: http://tea.theskua.com/?p=416

2011-03-25 11:47:04 -0400
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