Mengding Ganlu Spring Tea
Encounter a heart-warming tea container, taking a sip or two of light and elegant tea in the middle of a busy schedule; between touch and vision, clearly comprehend heaven, earth and people of nature and ingenuity.
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Description
- Chinese: míng qián méng dǐn gān lù chǔn chá
- Translation: Mingqian Meng Ding Gan Lu Spring Tea
- Type: Green Tea
- Cultivar: Chuan Cha #9
- Origin: Medingshan, Yaan, Sichuan
- Harvest Date: 2026/03/10
- Storage Methods: Refrigeration, Sealing, Moistureproof, Avoid light
- According to legend, a Daoist monk named Wu Lizhen discovered this tea over 2,000 years ago. Wu was known for his love of tea and spent years studying the art of tea-making. One day, while meditating on Mengding Mountain, he noticed a tea plant growing nearby. He picked some of the leaves and brewed them into a tea that was so delicious and refreshing that he decided to share it with others.
- Meng Ding Mountain area of Sichuan (near Ya'an) is known for its high mountains, clean air, and misty peaks. Meng Ding mountain area is the home of many Daoist temples and is considered by some to be the birthplace of tea!
- One of the most famous teas originating from Sichuan, the history of Mengding Ganlu (甘露, or “sweet dew”) green tea goes back over 2000 years. As expected from the name, this tea has a sugary and sweet aftertaste, but also a chestnut flavour that comes out as a result of multiple rounds of careful pan frying, followed by a gentle kneading process, which gives it a characteristically curly shape. The tip-heavy picking grade also gives it a bright, fragrant and fresh flavour.
- The Mengding Ganlu taste is sweet, with notes of orchid, fruit and grass. The aroma is high and pure. The leaves are processed by several rounds of short low-temperature pan frying, then kneaded to "break the mass" and allow the flavor of the tea to come out. The kneading process also eventually gives the tea its curly shape! Finally the tea is baked to dry it and stop the oxidation process.
- The Mengding Ganlu is fully hand-fried and processed. Although this tea doesn’t fall into the “budget” category as easily as some, compared to more exclusive and high end teas (like Longjing), Ganlu offers a bolder experience in terms of flavour at a good value.
- We recommend brewing this Mengding Ganlu with 80-85c water in a glass gongdaobei/pitcher and using a smaller amount of tea than you would for gongfu brewing. Something around 1 gram to 30ml of water should be good, but feel free to adjust this depending on taste. Brew the first infusion for around 1 minute, then keep topping up the pitcher as you please. Should you want to brew gongfu style, we still recommend keeping the water temperature low and using glassware if possible.
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Glass Cup Brewing Method:
The ratio of green tea Mengding Ganlu to water is 1:30, and a glass cup of water about 150ml can be poured into 5g of tea.Pour water into the cup (the water temperature is 80~85°C), pour it slowly along the wall of the cup, and let the tea leaves fully infiltrate. The speed of water injection should not be too fast.
Wait for 3 to 5 minutes, and you can drink the delicious, green tea soup, and then when you drink 1/3 of the teacup, you can refill the water again, usually brew three times.
Mengding Ganlu Spring Tea
$9.27
Sample 10g
Frequently Asked Questions
Why You‘ll Love This Tea: The "Sweet Dew" Experience？
The name Mengding Ganlu translates literally to "Sweet Dew" from Mengding Mountain, and it’s one of the most accurate names in all of tea. This isn't just a marketing term; it's a sensory promise.
Flavor Profile: Forgetting the vegetal "grassy" notes of standard green tea. Instead, imagine sipping something that tastes like pine nuts, warm brioche, and a whisper of fresh garden peas. It’s remarkably smooth, with a thick, almost buttery mouthfeel and a finish that lingers with floral and chestnut sweetness.
The Look: The dry leaves are thin, curly, and covered in silvery hairs—a testament to the tender, hand-picked buds used in its production. When steeped, they unfurl to reveal the beautiful, intact leaf structure.
The Heritage: This isn't just tea; it’s history. Meng Ding Gan Lu Chinese Green Tea is often called the "mother of ten thousand teas," cultivated by Wu Lizhen in the Western Han Dynasty over 2000 years ago. For centuries, this was a tribute tea reserved for emperors.
How to Brew the Perfect Cup？
To truly appreciate this Mengding Ganlu Green Tea, treat it gently—it’s not your average robust breakfast tea.
Water: Use fresh, filtered water heated to 175°F (80°C) . Boiling water will scorch the delicate leaves and ruin the sweetness.
Leaf: Use 1 teaspoon per 8oz cup.
Steep: Start with just 2 minutes. Watch the leaves dance as they sink to the bottom.
Re-steep: Don't throw those leaves away! This tea truly shines in multiple infusions. Try a second steep at 190°F for 30 seconds to unlock deeper notes of honey and chestnut.
Why Buy From Us?
Our 2026 Spring harvest is sourced directly from small farms in the core regions of Mengding Mountain. We ensure that you are receiving the authentic Lao Chuan tea variety, processed with the traditional techniques that make Mengding Ganlu the benchmark for fine Chinese green tea. Whether you are a seasoned collector or new to the world of premium teas, this "Sweet Dew" is the perfect introduction to why tea was first cultivated thousands of years ago.