“Dry – Sweet, sort of juicy/fruity hints, mellow earthiness. Wet – Sweet, woody(close to what damp white pepper smells like). Liquor – Dark Burgundy. 1st 40secs – Slightly sweet with hints of wood...” Read full tasting note
“Overall a well balanced ripe puerh with a slight earthy edge to it. It makes me think of the good cheap bricks of ripe puerh that while it is clearly not the highest quality is still good tasting...” Read full tasting note
Old Hongchang Pu-erh Tea Cake (鸿昌熟饼)
This CNNP made pu-erh cake commissioned by Hongchang Old Cha House in Hongkong brews a Bergundy alike liquor with a creamy, mellow taste, very smooth and a sweet aftertaste.
There are some lower grade materials used in this tea cake, yet its taste is so satisfying so you don’t really care what it is made of. This cake was the works of Mr. W.X. Bei, a famous tea master employeed by CNNP for decades. He was in charge of most CNNP 1998 – 2003 productions.
Pu-erh Tea Cake 380g
Fermented
Vintage 2002
Premium class
Loose tea leaves
Caffeine: Moderate
Special-Reserve
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