Mengku Shu Tea
Mengku Ripe Pu-erh · Mengku Ripe Puer
Mengku shu is ripe pu-erh from the Mengku area of Lincang, Yunnan, a region better known for bold sheng.
Flavor Profile
What does Mengku Shu taste like?
Mengku shu is ripe pu-erh from the Mengku area of Lincang, Yunnan, a region better known for bold sheng. Ripe teas from here are thick, smooth, and sweet: dark dates, molasses, and damp forest floor with a clean finish and very little bitterness. The body is full and the mouthfeel silky, making it a comfortable daily shu that also stands up to long gongfu sessions with many short infusions.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Yunnan (Lincang), China
Mengku, in Shuangjiang county of Lincang, is a historic pu-erh production area in northern Yunnan.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Mengku Shu
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Mengku Shu
Typical brewed serving
Mengku Shu is a medium-caffeine pu-erh. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–60 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Mengku Shu Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Mengku Shu tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Mengku Shu tea?
Mengku shu is ripe pu-erh from the Mengku area of Lincang, Yunnan, a region better known for bold sheng. It is also known as Mengku Ripe Pu-erh and Mengku Ripe Puer.
Does Mengku Shu tea have caffeine?
Yes. Mengku Shu is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–60 mg per brewed serving.
What does Mengku Shu tea taste like?
Mengku Shu is known for a profile led by Earthy, Smooth, and Sweet, with a strong body.
How do you brew Mengku Shu tea?
Use about 5 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 95–100°C, steeping for 0.5–1 minutes. It can be re-steeped 6–10 times.
Is Mengku Shu tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Mengku Shu; its profile centers on Earthy, Smooth, and Sweet.