2022 Meng Ding Gan Lu Green Tea

Limited batch of 2022 Gan Lu Green Tea harvested from Meng Ding Mountain

Meng Ding Gan Lu, is one of the oldest and finest tea from Meng Ding Mountain since West Han Dynasty, with more than 2000 years of history. It is also the earliest green tea in curled-shape, which is due to the unique making process of “three frying and three rolling” – which means it undergone the steps of pan-frying and rolling for three times. It is considered as a premium kind of green tea through the ages, and once being served as Tribute Tea to the Emperor in Tang Dynasty.

Meng Ding Mountain, a renowned tea mountain located in Ya’An of Sichuan, reaching altitudes more than 1400m above sea level and annual rainfall more than 2000mm, creating a favorable growing environment for Tea. The harvest time of Meng Ding Gan Lu is relatively earlier than other Green Tea like Longjing and Bi Luo Chun, it is made of fine quality of tea buds or one bud one leaves material harvested in early Spring. Its name – “Gan Lu” means “Sweet Dew”, which indicates its delicate and refreshing sweetness. It is described as having three main characteristics, “beautiful shape”, “high aroma”, and “refreshing taste”.

Weight per pack: 25g

Tea Farm Location: Meng Ding Mountain, Ya’an, Sichuan

Harvest Time: Spring 2022

Tasting Notes: floral, refreshing, sweet

Dry Leaves Appearance: small, twisted, full of white pekoe

Tea Liquor Colour: Bright and clear light yellow-green