2023 Mahei Shengpu 麻黑 - Yiwu Terroir, Autumn harvest

This special autumn harvest has been one of the most appreciated and requested teas from the third chapter of our Eastern Tea Club, and it is now available in an exclusive 200 g pressed format.

Máhēi 麻黑 belongs to the Yiwu tea area, located in Mengla County. It was one of the six ancient tea areas, and it is rich in centuries-old tea trees, as one of the most charming parts of Yiwu tea, a rare gem in terms of quality.
A small yet highly populated village, Mahei has the largest tea planting area and more output than any other areas in Yiwu, making this village one of the most important to identify the multiple aspects of Yiwu tea flavor.

The autumn harvest gives this tea an intense fragrance, and its leaves are full of precious buds, which add a refreshing note. Its liquor is light and soft, and releases a gentle sweetness reminiscent of nectar and wild flowers, that lasts for a long time in the cup.

A mountainous area which has been greatly esteemed for its distinctive gentle flavor, and eminently used as a tribute tea to the emperors who have desired its precious leaves, Yiwu has gained through the centuries the title of Queen of Shengpu. Many tea enthusiasts have written and talked about it, and numerous traders have claimed to own the original flavor of Yiwu. The different sides of this area all have their own unique flavor, and contibute to constantly recreate the idea of authenticity. 

Origin: Mahei, Yiwu Mountain, Xishuangbanna, Southwest Yunnan
Altitude: 1300 m asl
Flush: Autumn 2023
Pressed: April 25th 2024
Format: 200 g (7 oz) Stone-pressed cake
Storage: avoid heat, light, and moisture.

Infusion Parameters

EASTERN BREWING
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 20 ml of water
Rinse: before starting the infusion, rinse the leaves one or two times with a very fast washing in order to let them rehydrate and release a more intense brew. Gently cover the leaves with boiling water and pour it after a few seconds.
Brewing time: Begin with a 10-second brew. Increase with each successive brew as needed. 
Water temperature: 100°C
Number of brews: 12-15


WESTERN BREWING
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water
Brewing time: 2-3 minutes
Water temperature: 100°C