Vintage Raw Puerh Tea - Menghai "Green Mark" (1997)

The Menghai "Green Mark" from 1997 is a rare and profound artifact from the golden era of Puerh production, representing the pinnacle of aged, collectible raw tea. Over decades of storage, it has developed a deep, dark, and antique flavor profile that speaks of time and tradition.
The dry leaf is mature and dense. The liquor is remarkably dark for a Sheng, yet thick and transparent. The flavor is characterized by distinct camphor notes, aged woodiness, an antique sweetness, and the evocative aroma of an old tea warehouse. The finish is long, cooling, and voluminous.
The effect of this tea is its defining, almost legendary quality. It is one of those rare teas that induces an intensely deep, meditative state of immersion. It can literally halt the internal dialogue, creating a powerful, prolonged sensation of "tea drunkenness" and motionless concentration. The state is powerful and absorbing—one can easily "fall out of time" for an extended period.
This tea unfolds slowly and possesses exceptional brewing stamina, maintaining its dense flavor and profound effect over a long series of infusions, each revealing a new shade of its ancient character.
Brewing Recommendation with Reverence:

• Water Temperature: 95–98 °C (203–208 °F)
• Tea Amount: 5-6 grams per 100-120 ml (a seasoned Yixing clay pot is highly recommended)
• Steeping Time: Begin with a gentle rinse. First infusion: 10-15 seconds. This tea is a journey; it can easily yield 15+ transformative infusions. Increase time gradually and with patience.

A tea not merely for drinking, but for deep, contemplative experience. For the serious collector and meditative practitioner.