Meng Ding Gan Lu "Sweet Dew"

Mengding Ganlu, also known as "Sweet Dew from Mengding," is a premium spring-harvest green tea from Mengding Mountain in Sichuan, China. Hand-picked before Qingming Festival (early April), only single buds with one young leaf are selected for peak freshness. The leaves are pan-fired and gently rolled multiple times, producing a bright green infusion with a silky mouthfeel.

It offers a roasted chestnut aroma with delicate floral undertones—particularly orchid—and finishes with a sweet, lingering aftertaste. The tea grows at ~800m altitude, in a misty, rainy microclimate that reduces bitterness and enhances sweetness. Although not high-altitude by Chinese standards, this region’s unique terroir and historical legacy make Mengding Ganlu one of the most refined green teas available.