“Drinking this for the first time. Leaf aroma is very gentle compared to some other shengs. It actually looks a little older than it is. It brews a nice golden color with a medium hit of astringency...” Read full tasting note
Each Chinese year is named after a particular animal sign of the zodiac in a 12-year cycle.
Dragon is the representative of the traditional culture of China, it has been a symbol of noble and lucky since ancient times. 2012 is Dragon Year, through 2012 coming year, Dayi Tea Factory made the Dragon’ Spirit animal sign of the zodiac commemorative Pu’er Tea.
The cake is made from high quality big tree’s tea leaves in high mountain, the core producing areas of premier Pu’er Tea in Yunnan province, and by inheriting the crafts of the nationally protected intangible cultural heritage. The cake is round and marked by tight and slender lines and tips with white hairs. It brews a golden yellow broth, mellow and full-bodied flavor and varied but balanced tastes with lasting sweet aftertaste and pure delicate aroma. It is very high quality raw Pu’er Tea, it is valuable for enjoying and gifting and collection.Tiger is the first piece of “Dayi Chinese Zodiac Animal” series produce by Menghai tea factory. There are 12 all together which will be available 1 by 1 every year.
The whole 12 year chinese zodiac animal cycle are as follow :
- 2010 Tiger “Rui Hu Cheng Xiang”
- 2011 Rabbit “Bao Tu Ying Cai”
- 2012 Dragon “Long Teng Sheng Shi”
- 2013 Snake “Ling She Xian Bao”
- 2014 Horse
- 2015 Goat
- 2016 Monkey
- 2017 Rooster
- 2018 Dog
- 2019 Pig
- 2020 Rat
- 2021 Ox
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