Your Ripeness 2014 Menghai Ripe Puer

Feel like royalty without spending like royalty. This quality Menghai shou puer is a treat for any budget. Like any good shou, it’s not about looking for complexity or a wide range of flavours, but about hitting the mark where it counts. That is where this tea delivers, exhibiting the right balance of smooth character with a sweet, stone-fruit sweetness. An unusual thick texture can be felt in the mouth, along with a mild rice-like flavour Made from material originally piled in 2014, this tea has had ample time to air out, giving it an exceptionally clean taste and bright liquor, with no noticeable pile flavour. $0.16/gram