2008 Dayi 801 7542

Name of the product: 2008 Dayi 801 7542

Year: 2008

Batch: 801 (the first batch)

Producer: Menghai Tea Factory

Material:  plantation

Type: raw

Weight: 357 +/- grams

Storage: initially stored in Guangdong (dry) storage, now stored in Kunming.

(2008 Dayi 801 7542)

 

The 7542

7542 is the benchmark raw tea of the Menghai Tea Factory. If divided according to the packaging characteristics, 7542 can be divided into five stages from its birth to the restructuring of the state-owned Menghai Tea Factory in 2004:

• 1975~1985, the small green print 7542 period.

• 1980~1989, the thick paper 7542 period.

• 1985~1992, the thin paper Xiaoqi 7542 period.

• 1993~2003, the thin paper Daqi 7542 period.

• 1996~2004, the Dayi tea period before the restructuring.

It can be seen that some of the timelines of the above five stages overlap. At that time, Menghai Tea Factory used packaging paper more casually and did not have an accurate year division.

 

Tasting notes

 The tea has darkened significantly due to its storage conditions in Guangdong.

It carries notes of mushroom and tobacco, with an emerging aged character.

The tea remains potent for its age, with decent strength.

Bitterness is still noticeable—especially if you push the tea hard, at which point it can feel strong—accompanied by moderate astringency. However, the huigan is very good, with the bitterness quickly transforming into a pleasant sweetness. It also produces a good amount of shengjin (the salivating sensation induced by tea).

It has a thick mouthfeel and a satisfying aftertaste that lingers in both the mouth and throat.

Overall, this tea seems to have the potential to be stored and aged for years to come.

 

About old teas: The wrappers often have holes from insect bites, and you may also notice tea oil stains.

Commonly, the paper disintegrates over time. And dust appears between the cake and the wrapper. The dust could also be from the bamboo wrapper. You can remove this dust by blowing it out. The easiest way is to brush it off.

Also, note that there might be hair, tea pods and tiny stones/rocks. 

Please consider this before purchasing old compressed Pu’er teas!

Weight	N/A
Weight	25 grams sample, 1 cake (357 grams)