Shou Pu-erh Tea "Menghai Da Shu", 2018, from Yunnan

Da Shu Shou from Menghai — character without collector pricing

Da Shu material from the heart of Menghai
2018 vintage — silky, tongue-coating texture
Creamy and mellow: sweet pastry, warm oak
The sweet spot between plantation and Gu Shu
Consistent across many steeps, never bitter

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Vintage 2018 · Menghai, Yunnan · Da Shu Shou Pu-erh

Menghai is considered the heartland of Shou production among Pu-erh connoisseurs. It was here in the 1970s that the modern fermentation process was developed, and it is here that the benchmark for all other Shou regions is set. This cake originates from precisely this tradition — and uses Da Shu material, i.e., leaves from larger, older tea trees. Da Shu is the sweet spot of the Pu-erh world: significantly more complex and mineral-rich than ordinary plantation material, but without the price premium that Gu Shu entails. Those seeking character and depth without falling into collector's prices will find their piece here.

When brewed, it reveals a dense, ruby-red at the rim, deep dark in the center brew — it immediately becomes clear that mature material is in the cup. The taste is the real surprise: creamy and strikingly mild, with clear notes of sweet pastry and a warm oak wood note, carried by a calm, round sweetness. The texture is silky and "creams the tongue," as tasters describe it — a quality that only material with several years of maturity provides. It drinks easily without being flat. Consistent over many infusions, without ever tipping into bitterness.

For all those looking for an honest, everyday Shou — with real character, without collector's price. And for all those who want to get to know Da Shu as a conscious step between plantation tea and Gu Shu.

Tasting Notes

Infusion: Ruby red at the rim, deep dark in the center — dense, silky and mouth-filling.
Taste: Creamy, sweet and mild, with notes of sweet pastry and warm oak.
Aroma: Sweet pastry with a fine, barely perceptible fermentation note.
Perfect for: Everyday enjoyment with sophistication — and for drinkers who want to explore Da Shu between plantation and Gu Shu.
Effect: Grounding, warming, calmly invigorating.

Preparation

Rinse twice for 5 seconds before steeping. Stir before pouring. Steep 4 grams in 300 ml of water at 95 °C for 2 minutes. Suitable for multiple infusions — extend each subsequent infusion by 30–60 seconds, depending on taste. Best enjoyed in the morning or afternoon.

Packaging & Storage

100 g, compressed. Shipped in three-layer protective packaging — ideal for aroma protection during shipping and for long-term storage at home. This keeps the tea aroma-stable and allows it to continue maturing into your personal vintage over the next few years.

Product Data

Year: 2018 | Region: Yunnan, Menghai
Material: Da Shu (leaves of larger, older tea trees)
Packaging: Compressed, 100 g
Item number: pr1 | Delivery time: 2–5 working days

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Preis pro kg:€199,00 / kg

Shou Pu-erh Tea "Menghai Da Shu", 2018, from Yunnan

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