Premium Mengding Ganlu Green Tea (Imperial Sweet Dew) – Pre-Ching Ming Hand-Harvested Szechuan Green Tea
Product Specifications
| Item | Details |
| Product Name | Mengding Ganlu (Imperial Sweet Dew) |
| Tea Category | Green Tea (Curled Stir-fixation) |
| Origin | Mt. Mengding, Ya’an, Szechuan (Core Production Zone) |
| Altitude | 1,000m – 1,450m |
| Harvest Time | Pre-Ching Ming (Early Spring First Flush) |
| Plucking Standard | Single Bud / One Bud with One Leaf |
| Craftsmanship | Traditional “Three-Roasting & Three-Rolling” Hand-processing |
| Storage | Airtight, light-shielded, and refrigerated (recommended) |
Product Introduction
The Legacy: 2,000 Years of Imperial Heritage
Mt. Mengding is recognized as the “Birthplace of World Tea Culture.” As one of China’s most storied green teas, Mengding Ganlu dates back to the Western Han Dynasty. Since the Tang Dynasty, it was designated as an Imperial Tribute Tea, a prestigious status it held for over 1,100 years. There is an ancient saying: “Water from the Yangtze River, Tea from the Peak of Mt. Meng,” cementing its status as the pinnacle of historical Chinese teas.
The Terroir: Mist-Covered Sacred Peaks
Our tea leaves are harvested from core high-altitude gardens on Mt. Mengding. Known as the “Rain City,” Ya’an provides a misty, humid environment with fertile, acidic soil. This unique microclimate allows the tea trees to grow slowly, accumulating rich L-theanine and aromatic compounds, which create the signature “Fresh, Brisk, and Sweet” profile of Ganlu.
The Craft: Traditional Hand-Mastery
What sets Mengding Ganlu apart is the complex “San Chao San Rou” (Three-Roasting & Three-Rolling) technique:
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Three-Roasting: Precise temperature control to awaken the delicate, high-pitched “tender fragrance.”
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Three-Rolling: Meticulous hand-rolling that shapes the leaves into tight curls, revealing the silver pekoe (fuzz) and ensuring the flavor essence is released instantly upon brewing.
Tasting Notes: A Sip of Mountain Dew
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Appearance: Tightly curled, slender spirals covered in delicate silver fuzz, displaying a vibrant, oily green hue.
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Aroma: Persistent and fresh, with notes of tender chestnut and a hint of wild orchids.
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Liquor: Crystal clear with a bright, pale emerald tint.
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Flavor: Exceptionally brisk and mellow. It glides across the palate with zero bitterness, leaving a honey-like sweetness (Hui Gan) that lingers like morning dew.
Brewing Guide
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Teaware: Glass cup or Porcelain Gaiwan (to observe the dancing silver leaves).
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Tea-to-Water Ratio: 3g per 150ml.
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Water Temperature: 80°C – 85°C (176°F – 185°F). Avoid boiling water to protect the delicate buds.
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Method: “Middle-drop” or “Bottom-drop” method. Pour water gently along the side of the vessel to avoid direct impact on the buds.
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