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Brand: Original Mighty Leaf Tea
Located in: Teas by Caffeine, Medium Caffeine
Green Beencha, Minghai 1997, an aged Pu-erh harvested in 1997, boasts a complex earthy flavor with a lingering sweet finish. Compressed into a tea cake or Beencha, like wine, the quality and taste will improve with age. A tea connoisseur's delight. Goo<br><br><b>Ingredients</b><br>Green Pu-erh tea<br><br><b>Health Benefits</b><br>Considered indispensable for daily health by the Chinese, Pu-erh Teas are thought to lower cholesterol, speed up the metabolism, promote weight loss and improve digestion of fatty foods, in particular. The Chinese also believe t<br><br><b>History</b><br>The story of Pu-erh tea may have begun during the Shang and Zhou dynasties (1066-221 B.C) when the native Pu people in Yunnan start growing tea to pay tribute to the Emperor. Later in the West and East Han Dynasties (206 B.C-220 A.D.) e<br><br><b>Use</b><br>Pu-erh teas make excellent digestives, especially served after large and heavy meat based meals. They pair well with chocolate and coffee based desserts. The tea's earthy and hearty flavors also compliment mushroom dishes. This Green Been<br><br><b>Brew</b><br>Preparing the perfect cup of tea is a process to be savored. Watch how the traditional elements harmoniously come together to make the perfect cup and enjoy the liberation of pure tea goodness. <br><br>This is what we call the Mighty Lea<br><br><b>Caffeine:</b><br>Medium Caffeine<br><br>Try a cup of pu-erh served alongside a savory lunch for a medium caffeine kick mid-day.<br><br><b>Character</b><br><br><b>Leaves</b><br>Compressed leaves in round tea cake shape<br><br><b>Aroma</b><br>Sweet, earthy<br><br><b>Color</b><br>Reddish-golden liquor<br><br><b>Taste</b><br>Smooth and full body with a earthy, mature flavor<br><br><b>Origin</b><br>China
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By Tea Junky
from Snohomish, WA on 11/25/2007
from Snohomish, WA on 11/25/2007
Tea Body:
Medium
Tea Finish:
Smooth
Tea Flavor:
Leathery, Vanilla, Vegetal
Pros:
Great Aroma, High Quality, Whole Leaf Tea
Cons:
At an awkward age
Best Uses:
Anytime
Describe Yourself:
Tea Enthusiast, Tea Junky
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is a serious bargain on a tea with a very good potential for ageing further, although as a tea to drink right now it is at an awkward stage and may be disappointing to people accustomed to young green pu-erh. I would recommend drinking this now in a guywan filled 1/2 with leaf and rinsed twice for just as long as it takes to get the water on and off again and then steep for 30-45 seconds for serving. This method should yield a good 7-10 servings. The important thing to remember is that setting this tea aside for 10-15 years will transform in to a lusciously smooth and delicious tea.
very good and enjoying it
By desparado from walnut creek on 11/10/2007
from walnut creek on 11/10/2007
Tea Body:
Medium
Tea Finish:
Smooth
Tea Flavor:
Entertaining
Pros:
Easy-To-Use Tea Pouch
Cons:
small leafs
Best Uses:
Morning
Describe Yourself:
Health Conscious
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I drink the tea saturday mornings until noon