Mansong

Mansong tea has been a tribute tea since the Ming and Qing dynasties, and we are fortunate enough to savor its flavor today. Just a light sip is unforgettable. After tasting Mansong tea, you will find that all other teas before were just substitutes. Mansong tea is both gentle and intense, richly sweet yet refreshingly clean, fragrant and enduring. When the tea broth enters your mouth, it feels like drinking thick and smooth lotus root starch, with its fine and thick texture flowing in your mouth, making you feel incredibly comfortable. The broth carries a faint orchid fragrance, a unique pine resin aroma, and a clear sweetness of wild honey, continuously bringing you new sensations. After swallowing two infusions of the tea broth, you will experience the wonderful sensation of saliva welling up like a stream, with a dense flow of saliva in your mouth, followed by a returning sweetness. Your tongue will feel cool, and there's already a cooling sensation in your throat. After swallowing three infusions of the sweet, glutinous, and aromatic tea broth, the tea's fragrance rises with your breath, leaving you feeling deep and transparent. By the fifth infusion, even those with less sensitive physical sensations…

Pu'er tea, each mountain has its unique charm, and every blend has its distinctive flavor. It’s believed that every Pu'er lover can find their beloved tea and taste amidst the vast sea of teas. Mansong is an irreplaceable name in the world of Pu'er tea, shining with its unique brilliance. Historical records show that the leaves of Mansong tea are thick and substantial, with a sweet water quality, a deliciously fragrant taste, and the ability to refresh the mind after drinking, earning it much praise from connoisseurs. Legend has it that during the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Xianzong highly praised the tribute tea from Mansong and designated it as an exclusive supply for the imperial family. So how is the one-of-a-kind “Mansong flavor” formed? Firstly, it is due to the unique tree variety. Mansong tea belongs to the small-leaf variety grown in a large-leaf tea region, known for its thick texture and exquisite taste, presenting a unique tea character. Studies have shown that medium and small-leaf varieties have more pronounced aromas compared to large-leaf types. Among Pu'er teas, the rare small-leaf variety of Yibang Mansong is renowned worldwide for its orchid-like aroma. Secondly, it is the unique…

Mansong Pu'er tea is produced in the northern part of Mengla County, Yunnan Province, within the Yibang tea mountain area. It mainly grows on Prince Mountain at an altitude of about 1,400 meters, covering an area of approximately 20 square kilometers. Historically, Mansong tea was designated as tribute tea, earning the names "Standing Tea" and "Upright Tea," which were greatly favored by emperors. When brewed, it stands upright and suspended in the cup, remaining undisturbed for a long time, symbolizing "officials paying homage" and "the eternal stability of the empire." The aroma of Mansong Pu'er tea is rich, with notes of greenish bitterness, floral and fruity sweetness, and orchid fragrance; its flavor lingers, feeling smooth yet firm on the tongue when first tasted, with a thick and delicate texture. The greenish bitterness continuously transforms into a rich sweetness, accompanied by a bright orchid fragrance that fills the mouth. Characteristics of the Origin of Mansong Pu'er Tea The Mansong tribute tea region is located within the Yibang ancient tea mountain area in Xiangming Township. The local Yibang tea is best represented by Mansong tea, leading to the saying "taste Mansong, see Yibang." Mansong Village is renowned as a source of tribute…