This tea has a fairly weak, sweet smell, mostly reminiscent of decaying wood. As for the taste, it is quite bitter for a ripe pu-erh, probably as a result of the lighter fermentation. It is also somewhat sour, especially in the aftertaste. I also get some butter taste in the finish.
The mouthfeel is soft, coating and slightly effervescent. Nothing spectacular, but decent enough in this price category. I reckon the most noteworthy aspect of this tea is the kick it gives, the cha qi is definitely stronger than in the usual shou you can get.
I imagine it would definitely benefit from longer term aging, but as far as drinking now goes, I think there are better deals out there.
Flavors: Bitter, Butter, Decayed Wood, Sour
Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C
0 min, 30 sec
6 g
3 OZ / 100 ML
