Zui Zong 2023 – Menghai Ripe Pu’erh (Award-Winning Batch)
(醉宗2023 – 勐海熟普洱茶 · 荣获2022斗茶赛专家年度提名奖)
Premium Shu Pu’er Tea
Why This Tea is Special
Crafted from high-mountain leaf at 1680+ meters
Award-winning batch from 2022 Tea King Competition
Rich, complex fermentation with clean, aged flavors
Signature Menghai 熟茶 with deep structure and future aging potential
The name 醉宗 (Zuì Zōng) is made up of two Chinese characters:
醉 (zuì) – literally means “drunk”, but in tea and poetry contexts, it often means “intoxicated” in a more figurative or romantic way — intoxicated by beauty, flavor, aroma, or experience. It's often used to describe deep enjoyment or immersion.
宗 (zōng) – usually means “ancestor,” “lineage,” “sect,” or “master”. It implies authority, heritage, or reverence — as in someone or something being the founder or a respected standard-bearer.
Tea Details
• Type: Shu (Ripe) Pu’er Tea
• Region: Menghai County, Xishuangbanna City, Yunnan Province, China
• Origin: 云南勐海高海拔古树茶区 (High-Altitude Ancient Tree Region, Menghai)
• Shape: Compressed Cake Tea (Bing Cha)
• Weight: 357g
• Harvest & Production: 2022; crafted from ancient trees grown at elevations above 1680m using traditional wet piling (渥堆, wò duī) and stone pressing
Tea Profile
醉墨 (Intoxicated by Flavor) is a premium ripe Pu’er cake from the legendary Menghai region, known for its earthy depth and smooth elegance. The name evokes the feeling of poetic intoxication—warm, rich, and lingering like brushstrokes on parchment. Selected from high-altitude ancient tea trees, this tea offers a balanced and velvety experience, ideal for both everyday enjoyment and thoughtful aging.
Flavor & Aroma
• Aroma: Deep, earthy fragrance with cocoa, aged wood, and subtle camphor
• Liquor Color: Dark reddish-brown, clear and bright
• Taste: Smooth and rich with layers of dark chocolate, jujube, and roasted nuts
• Mouthfeel: Thick, silky, and rounded
• Aftertaste: Lingering sweetness (回甘, huí gān) with warming comfort
Storage & Aging
醉墨 is crafted for graceful aging. Over time, it gains complexity and mellowness, becoming more rounded and nuanced. Store in a cool, dry, odor-free environment with good air circulation for optimal results.
Why Choose This Pu’er?
• High-Altitude Ancient Trees – Sourced from elevations above 1680m for deep richness and structure
• Refined Craftsmanship – Traditional fermentation and stone pressing for balanced flavor
• Health Benefits – Rich in probiotics, supports digestion, and promotes relaxation
• Versatile Enjoyment – Elegant enough for connoisseurs, accessible enough for daily brews