Famous Teas

Mengding Ganlu

蒙頂甘露 · méng dǐng gān lù

Direct answer

Mengding Ganlu is a historic Sichuan green tea from the humid Mengding Mountain landscape, made in a fine curled style.

Key facts

Tea familyGreen tea
Core originMengding Mountain, Ya'an, Sichuan
Chinese name蒙頂甘露
Pinyinméng dǐng gān lù
01

Identity and origin

Mengding Ganlu is a historic Sichuan green tea from the humid Mengding Mountain landscape, made in a fine curled style.

02

Craft and leaf style

Tender shoots are fixed, rolled and shaped through repeated handling to build a compact curl while retaining down and freshness.

03

Aroma, taste and texture

Sweet pea, chestnut, tender greens and a lingering clean sweetness are common sensory directions.

Practical guidance

Use 2-3g per 250ml at about 80°C and pour off before bitterness builds.

Identification and caution

Separate authentic origin information from broad use of the Mengding name in marketing.