Name: 2009 Menghai Dayi 99 Square Birck Ripe Puerh 81g
Tea Type: Ripe Puerh
Brand: Menghai Dayi Tea Factory
Year Produce: 2010 Origin: Yunnan, China Weight: 81 gr.
Raw Materials: Dayi Gong Ting Pu-erh
Rating: Top
In Chinese culture, the number "Nine" has a successful, prosperous, and long-term meaning. This is how the Menghai "99 Square Brick" comes.
How to brew pu-erh tea:
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When the bricks are extremely tightly pressed it is best to use a strong knife to carefully pry out some leaves. The technique that works best is to insert the knife into the edge of the brick and then gently twist it up and down until the leaves loosen and flake off.
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Add about 3-4 grams per serving of tea (the amount depends upon type of pu-erh) to your teapot or gaiwan.
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Add hot boiling water at a full rolling boil -- it's the only tea that should be made with boiling water.
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Always pre-wash the leaves with a brief 5-10 second infusion to awaken the leaves. Then pour off the liquid.
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Steep for 2-3 minutes. Once the tea seems ready. pour and taste it. If necessary, adjust the steeping time for a stronger taste. The Tibetans are famous for brewing their pu-erh teas overnight to make their famous Soo Jah (Yak Butter and Salt Tea).
