During cooked Pu-erh oxidation process (known as Wo Tui in Chinese), some of the tea leaves will attach to one another and takes a nugget shape form as a result of heat and high compression. These nuggets are called Lao Cha Tou (i.e. Old Tea Nugget). This Menghai brick tea is compressed using Lao Cha Tou which are of 2 to 4 years of age. The fully oxidized tea leaves yield cups of full-bodied tea with a smooth and thick mouthfeel. Good for many infusions. Other names: Menghai Aged Cha Tou Brand, Manufacturer: Da Yi, Menghai Tea Factory Pu-erh Type: Cooked / Black Harvest Period: 2006 (using tea leaves with 2-4 years aging) |