Mengsun Shaihong is a unique red tea variety that is produced in the Mengsun Mountains located in Yunnan Province, China. Its name translates as "Sun-dried red tea from the Mengsun Mountains." This name reflects the peculiarity of the production of this tea, which is dried in direct sunlight, which gives it a special taste and aroma.
When warmed up with the breath, an interesting, subtle aroma is felt, with a nuance of an empty oak wine barrel, shades of dry wood, fragrant field herbs dried in the attic of a country house. After washing, the aroma is bright, balsamic, with notes of mint oil, camphor and spices, country baking.
What makes Mansun Shaikhun special?
- Sun-dried: The main feature of this tea is that it is not dried in the traditional way, but in the open sun. This drying method gives the tea a bright, fruity aroma and honey notes.
- Slow Growing Tea Trees: The tea trees that Mengsun Shaikhun uses grow very slowly, high in the mountains. This allows the leaves to accumulate more nutrients and develop a richer flavor.
- Variety of flavors: The taste of Mensun Shaikhun is very rich and multifaceted. You can feel notes of dried fruits, flowers, honey, nuts and even a slight sweetness.
- Useful properties: Like many other varieties of red tea, Mengsun Shaikhun is rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It helps strengthen the immune system, improve digestion and increase the overall tone of the body.
How to brew Mensun Shaikhun?
- Water temperature: The optimal water temperature for brewing Mensun Shaikhun is about 90-95°C.
- Amount of tea: 7-8 grams of tea is enough for a gaiwan or teapot.
- Brewing time: First brew – 10 seconds, subsequent ones – a little longer.
- Utensils: It is best to use a clay or porcelain teapot.
What goes with Mensun Shaikhun?
- Desserts: Tea goes well with fruit desserts, honey and nuts.
- Light Appetizers: Mensun Shaikhun makes a great addition to light appetizers such as cheese platters or fruit salads.
- Meat dishes: This tea can be served with tender meat dishes such as chicken or fish.
Mensun Shaikhun is a real gift for connoisseurs of quality tea. Its bright, fruity aroma and rich taste will not leave anyone indifferent. If you want to try something new and unusual in the world of tea, then Mensun Shaikhun is an excellent choice.
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Name in Chinese
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勐宋晒红 |
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Pinyin
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měngsòng shàihóng |
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English name
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Meng Song shaihong |
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Translation
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Red tea from Mengsun Mountains dried in the sun |
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Tea variety
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Shai Hong |
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Country
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China |
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District
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Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture |
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Provinces
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Yunnan (云南) |
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Region
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Menghai (勐海) |
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Habitat
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Мэнсун (勐宋, měngsòng) |
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Tea tree (bush) variety
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Da Ye Zhong |
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It is a type of red tea from Yunnan province, and appeared on the market relatively recently, in 2014. A year later, the new product began to be actively discussed in the media, and a year later, almost every tea factory in the region presented its own version of shai hong.
