Pu'er Tea
Nannuo Mountain Sheng Pu'er南糯山生普洱
Sheng pu'er from Nannuo Mountain, home to the 'King of Tea Trees.' Known for balanced, approachable character with honey and floral notes.
Flavor Profile
Primary Notes
Secondary Notes
How to Understand Nannuo Mountain Sheng Pu'er
In the cup, Nannuo Mountain Sheng Pu'er is best understood as a pu'er tea built around floral, honey, and sweet. The secondary notes of grass and mineral give it more range than a simple category label suggests, while the aroma leans toward a restrained aroma. Expect a medium full body and a finish that shows the tea most clearly after the first few sips.
The origin matters here. Nannuo Mountain Sheng Pu'er is associated with Menghai in Xishuangbanna, so the page should be read as a profile of both tea style and place. Famous for Banzhang and Nannuo mountain teas. That context helps explain why two teas in the same broad family can taste noticeably different.
Processing is the other major clue: pu'er tea is typically Yunnan large-leaf material and post-processing that rewards aging, compression, and repeated infusions. For Nannuo Mountain Sheng Pu'er, the oxidation level is 12% when measured on a simple scale.
For brewing, start near 95C with about 7g per 100ml. The first infusion at roughly 12 seconds should show the tea's structure without over-extracting it; later steeps can move in 3-second increments. Because the expected range is about 12 infusions, this tea is better judged across a session than from one long steep.
When buying Nannuo Mountain Sheng Pu'er, use price as a quality signal but not the only one. A common mid-range benchmark is around $25-$60 per 50g. Look for clean aroma, credible origin naming, and leaf appearance that matches the style before paying premium prices.
It is especially useful for afternoon focus. With high caffeine and a medium full body, it can fit different roles depending on steep strength: lighter infusions emphasize fragrance, while slightly longer infusions bring out texture and finish.
How to Brew Nannuo Mountain Sheng Pu'er
Gongfu Style
Origin & Processing
Growing Region
Nannuo Mountain Sheng Pu'er comes from Menghai (勐海) in Xishuangbanna Province . Famous for Banzhang and Nannuo mountain teas.
Oxidation Level
12%
Pricing Guide
Prices for Nannuo Mountain Sheng Pu'er vary based on quality, harvest time, and source.
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