I am fond of the teas from Big Snow Mountain (Da Xue Shan in Lincang) and have picked up a few different cakes over the past six months. My interest actually developed through the Mengku side of the mountain but this particular cake is made using Yong De leaf – dark almost black leaf with just a few brown buds mixed in. Very light and clear tea soup with an enticing aroma – a light flowery aroma. The mouth-feel is strong and fills and stimulates the mouth long after it has been drunk. The taste is very welcoming – smooth, a little green tea like, only the lightest touch of bitterness, just on the edge of sweetness, a nice lingering aftertaste. Bottom line: the tea offers a very nice fragrance with a smooth sip and solid Qi. This one is a keeper for sure and I’ve just ordered a cake since YS has a 15% off sale today.

Preparation
Boiling 0 min, 15 sec 6 g 4 OZ / 125 ML
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MzPriss 11 years ago

WOO!

DigniTea 11 years ago

MzPriss – if you ordered this one today, I think you’ll really enjoy it.

MzPriss 11 years ago

I did. I got a sample, but now I’m thinking with that sale I need a cake. Do they have a Betty Ford Center for tea people?

Terri HarpLady 11 years ago

Did somebody say “sale”?

mrmopar 11 years ago

I did the same. I ordered a sample a while back and ordered a cake yesterday.

DigniTea 11 years ago

Terri, you’ve found the sale, right. 15% off all items YS USA site only. Ends tonight I think.

MzPriss 11 years ago

I am ordering it AS WE SPEAK

MzPriss 11 years ago

uh, TYPE!

Terri HarpLady 11 years ago

I’m really trying to be good, you guys!
I’ve got a few hours to think about it…lol

MzPriss 11 years ago

And it’s coming!

MzPriss 11 years ago

You will almost certainly be better than me. I got a yixing.

Terri HarpLady 11 years ago

LOL, I already have 3…

MzPriss 11 years ago

Sadly, so did I. I have a problem.

Terri HarpLady 11 years ago

LOL

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MzPriss 11 years ago

WOO!

DigniTea 11 years ago

MzPriss – if you ordered this one today, I think you’ll really enjoy it.

MzPriss 11 years ago

I did. I got a sample, but now I’m thinking with that sale I need a cake. Do they have a Betty Ford Center for tea people?

Terri HarpLady 11 years ago

Did somebody say “sale”?

mrmopar 11 years ago

I did the same. I ordered a sample a while back and ordered a cake yesterday.

DigniTea 11 years ago

Terri, you’ve found the sale, right. 15% off all items YS USA site only. Ends tonight I think.

MzPriss 11 years ago

I am ordering it AS WE SPEAK

MzPriss 11 years ago

uh, TYPE!

Terri HarpLady 11 years ago

I’m really trying to be good, you guys!
I’ve got a few hours to think about it…lol

MzPriss 11 years ago

And it’s coming!

MzPriss 11 years ago

You will almost certainly be better than me. I got a yixing.

Terri HarpLady 11 years ago

LOL, I already have 3…

MzPriss 11 years ago

Sadly, so did I. I have a problem.

Terri HarpLady 11 years ago

LOL

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I drink mostly puer and sometimes what we as Westerners think of as black tea.

I no longer assign numerical ratings to teas because our enjoyment of tea is very subjective. Reactions to a particular tea vary from person to person and within the same person across different tasting sessions.

My tea notes are simply comments reflecting my impression at that specific point in time. They are helpful to me and if they happen to be useful to someone else that is good.

For me, tea is magical with its ability to transform by bringing one back to center and inspiring both peace and contentment.
Reformed coffee drinker. Switched to tea as part of my goal to work on living a healthier, more balanced life — haven’t looked back since.

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