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From sacred Mengding Mountain in Sichuan where Buddhist monk Wu Lizhen is said to have planted tea for the Han dynasty court.
How to brew Mengding Ganlu gongfu style
Use a small gaiwan or clay teapot with a high leaf-to-water ratio and multiple short infusions — the gongfu cha way to get the most from Mengding Ganlu.
Water temperature80°C
Leaf ratio5 g / 100 ml
Infusions20s → 25s → 35s → +10s
Best time to drinkMorning
TypeChinese Green tea
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