Aging Potential ?

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17 years ago

Tue, Mar 20, 2007 11:45 AM

I have a small Spring 2004 Mengku Rongshi Green Label Beeng Cha. There is a similar 2005 version on ebay from Yunnan LLC. The commentary of the latter suggests the 2005 version is good for aging. Sticky label on back of my cake says 'Packing Date Spring 2004 - Fine Grade'

Got it as a freebee. I was informed by the vendor that it 'was probably not good to drink yet', so I haven't !

I realise good aging is based on a large number of variables - but assuming all were optimum - what would be the expected aging potential of this tea ?

TIA

Mal Oz

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17 years ago

Wed, Mar 21, 2007 1:19 AM

In general I think Mengku cakes are reasonable teas, especially for the price they command (can't say it for some of their newer products though). They might not age into something stellar, but they are generally not bad. The ones I've had that are in the 5-6 years range show good promise of things to come.

They do age in a different sort of way than the ones from the six mountains... different flavour profiles.

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17 years ago

Fri, Mar 23, 2007 5:54 PM

I bought a whole bunch of mengku 2006 spring sheng. The reason being was because it's some of the best quality tea leaf I saw of 2006. The Menghai is becoming so stupidly overpriced, even new, so most people are going after the not as popular teas. The stuff I have is big leaf, and it's actually pretty good to drink now, if you like to analyze the taste of new sheng.

They have done some good work despite the fact they are a relatively new factory.