Just broke this cake out again to take it for a spin. Picked off just under 7gm and placed it in a small yi xing gaiwan. The tea is definitely evolving. The soup was clearer and had a lot of tingle on the tongue Still, a subtle brew but I’m beginning to appreciate the sophistication of this blend. I’m kicking up my rating and will try it again in a few months and report back.
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Bought this a couple of months ago and just got around to tasting it. It’s my first full-sized Dayi cake but, unfortunately, I am not impressed. I’ve drunk a lot of shou over the last 2 or 3 years and there’s something sorely lacking in this cake. It’s kind of dull tasting, nothing objectionable but not at all sweet and steeps out after about 6 times. I expected a treat and found it very disappointing. Planning to let it sit a while and see what happens but I don’t have high hopes for any improvement.
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The 2008 from the same production is very nice. I have 2 of this same year aging away. I think they are still too young to sample.
I’ve tasted it since I rated it and it’s either getting better or I’m over my sinus infection :). Still rather thin and lacking in certain flavor centers I’ve come to expect from ripe puerh. None-the-less, keeping an open mind and a closed cupboard and will see what happens up the road.
I can envelope you a sample of the 2008 if you want. Just PM me.
The 2008 from the same production is very nice. I have 2 of this same year aging away. I think they are still too young to sample.
I’ve tasted it since I rated it and it’s either getting better or I’m over my sinus infection :). Still rather thin and lacking in certain flavor centers I’ve come to expect from ripe puerh. None-the-less, keeping an open mind and a closed cupboard and will see what happens up the road.
I can envelope you a sample of the 2008 if you want. Just PM me.