The 2012 ChenShengHao "Wu Zhou Nian" (5th Year Cooperation with Laobanzhang) Cake is a special commemorative tea produced to celebrate the fifth year of cooperation between ChenShengHao (CSH) and Laobanzhang (LBZ) village. Here are the key details about this tea:
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Tea Series: This tea belongs to the "Lao Ban Zhang" series, which was established in 2008 and has been released annually with variations in cake style, brick, and weight.
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Tea Leaves: The tea is crafted using selected high-quality tea leaves sourced from big trees in the tea plantations of Lao Ban Zhang village. To ensure quality, CSH directly purchases fresh tea leaves from local farmers and processes them in their own factory.
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Appearance: The cake is round and thick, showcasing excellent color and neatness. The tea threads are strong and tight, with multiple tea hairs, indicating careful processing.
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Aroma: When brewed, the tea emanates a delightful floral and fruity aroma, characteristic of high-quality Lao Ban Zhang teas.
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Flavor Profile: The tea offers a thick, oilish tea liquor with a smooth texture. It has a refreshing taste with a balanced level of bitterness and astringency, typically found in Lao Ban Zhang teas.
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Huigan and Saliva Production: The tea provides a fast-returning sweetness (Huigan) and stimulates saliva production, contributing to a pleasant aftertaste.
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Cha Qi and Mouthfeel: It delivers a good Cha Qi (inner body feeling) and leaves a lingering mouthfeel, enhancing the overall tea-drinking experience.
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Storage: The tea undergoes Guangzhou natural storage, ensuring optimal aging conditions that enhance its flavor profile over time.
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Cooperation: The tea commemorates the fruitful five-year cooperation between CSH and LBZ village, highlighting the long-term commitment to quality and excellence in tea production.
The 2012 ChenShengHao "Wu Zhou Nian" Cake serves as a testament to the enduring partnership between CSH and LBZ village, offering tea enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the unique flavors and characteristics of Lao Ban Zhang teas.