“Dry leaves smell smoky with a hint of plums. Wet leaves smell of prunes with a hint of smokiness. 10s rinse with a 10 minute rest. Steep/Time: Notes 1/10s: Sweetness immediately apparent with a bit...” Read full tasting note
“Too lazy to backlog at midnight but I think the description is spot on, slightly sweet fruity almost, a hint of smokiness in the first few infusions but all around a good tea and fairly cheap, a...” Read full tasting note
The Lancang Ancient Tea company of Lancang county of Simao produced this fine cake from early spring 2006 Jing Mai mountain tea at an altitude of 1600 meters (a perfect altitude).
Jingmai mountain is known for having a strong “cha qi” that is rivalled only by Ban Zhang mountain in potency. This cake is no exception and gives the drinker a nice flavor and lingering slippery sweetness in the throat. There is the slighest smoke taste in the first two brewings but dissipates quickly. This is a higher grade blend than the 007 blend. There are more buds present, the brewed liquor is sweeter and a lighter and clearer yellow gold (than the 007 blend).
Producer: Lancang Ancient Tea Company
Process: Picked, sun-dried, and Compressed.
Vintage: Spring 2006
Production area: Jingmai Mountain of Lancang (Simao)
Cake weight: 357 grams
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