📌 Taste:
Fresh, clean, and vibrant. The opening reveals green herbs, young leaves, and spring freshness. Floral and honeyed notes, a light fruity acidity, and mineral clarity unfold. The tartness is subtle and refreshing. The finish is long and cool, with the characteristic sweetness of sheng.
📌 Aroma:
Herbal-floral, light and transparent. Notes of fresh greenery, meadow flowers, hay, and honey. As it warms, a slight camphorous note and a sense of mountain air emerge.
📌 Effect:
It gently invigorates, clears the mind, and promotes a state of focus and clarity. The energy is even and uplifting, without sudden surges. Ideal for morning and afternoon tea.
📌 Raw materials:
Yunnan large leaf tea
(Camellia sinensis var. assamica)
Shen (raw) processing.
📌 Origin of raw materials:
Yunnan Province, China.
Xishuangbanna Region.
📌 Format:
Pressed pancake 357 g .
📌 Brewing method:
Gongfu (gaiwan/teapot 100–150 ml):
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Proportion: 5-7 g per 100 ml
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Water: 85-95 °C
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Rinse: 1 quick rinse 5-10 sec
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Spills: start with 5-8 seconds, increase by 3-5 seconds
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Withstands 8-10 washes
📌 Tips:
Break the pancake carefully, avoiding small crumbs. Let the tea steep for 15-30 minutes before brewing. A lower water temperature will enhance the sweetness and floral notes.