2014 Menghai Sheng Pu'er Tuocha | Pu'er Tea Tea & Infusions- Cha Moods

2014 Menghai Sheng Pu'er Tuocha | Pu'er Tea

Name: 2014 Menghai Sheng Pu'er Tuocha | Pu'er Tea
Brand: Cha Moods
Price: 11.9 EUR
Availability: InStock

This sheng pu’er tuocha was produced in 2014 by Zhuang Jin Li, following decades of experience as Chief Quality Officer at TAETEA (Dayi). Made from large-leaf material sourced in Menghai, the tea reflects a blending approach shaped by factory-era standards rather than single-origin expression.

Teas from this period were typically designed with aging as the primary goal. The tight tuocha compression and restrained processing support a slow opening, allowing bitterness and structure to evolve gradually rather than soften early.

In the cup, the tea is firm and composed, with bitterness that resolves cleanly into sweetness. The profile remains consistent across infusions, favoring balance and persistence over aromatic display.

We selected this tuocha because it shows how factory knowledge translates outside the factory system. Zhuang Jin Li’s work bridges two eras of pu’er production, and this tea offers a clear example of how teas from that time were built — deliberately, patiently, and with aging as the central objective.

€11,90

Grootte:

15 g monster
100g whole cake

Another classic piece by master Zhuang Jin Li. The tea leaves are pressed tighter in a Tuocha appearance than normal Pu'er cake. The tight shape on the outside allows one to appreciate the delicate appearances of the leaves. Made from 2014, this Tuocha already accumulates an unique 'old' fragrance, approaching that of a Shu Pu'er's mellowness while harnessing its own complex aroma and depth.

The the tea master Zhuang Jin Li is the founder of her own tea company Shuangli. Previously retired from the famous Meng Hai Tea Factory as Chief Quality Officer, she has over 50 years experience in making Pu'er tea and has created many renowned classic pieces. She is one of the few in the industry who has mastered the traditional blending technology and unique fermentation process of Meng Hai Tea Factory.

Tuo Cha (沱茶) is a special form of Pu'er cake. Made from the same raw Pu'er tea material, they are pressed into a small bowl like structure, normally of 100-250g. Historically, the form was used for ease of transportation, so it could be shipped to different parts of the country. This cake is produced from 2014 and can be drunk directly.