The 2015 XiaGuan "Jin Bang Jia Tuo" (Golden List 1st Grade), comprising 100g pieces in a set of five, is a distinguished Puerh Raw Tea (Sheng Cha) celebrated for its deep-rooted history both in the XiaGuan lineage and the broader pu-erh tea world. The "JinBangJiaJi" name, translating to "Golden List 1st Grade," signifies its premium status, owing to the select tea materials used in its creation. Historically, pu-erh tea grades were less intricately classified, with "JiaJi" representing the first grade, "YiJi" the second, and "BingJi" the third.
This series showcases a range of individual weights and packaging styles, including 250g and 100g options (with previous versions like 125g and 200g now rare), offered in either paper boxes or simple wrappers. "Jin Bang Jia Tuo" also aligns with the "JinBang" series, denoting a higher echelon in XiaGuan's offerings.
Taste Evolution:
- Historical Profile: Traditionally, JiaJi tuo was known for its pronounced smoky essence, along with strong bitterness and astringency.
- Recent Changes: However, from recent years up to 2018, there has been a shift towards a lighter smoky quality, with the bitterness and astringency becoming less intense, though still noticeably stronger than other everyday teas from XiaGuan or other producers.
- Consistent Characteristics: Despite these changes, many traits from the original blend recipe and selected tea materials remain, ensuring the tea's essence evolves subtly over time.
- HuiGan and Saliva Production: The returning sweetness in the aftertaste and the ability to stimulate saliva production consistently reach satisfying levels, maintaining the tea's esteemed quality.
Storage:
Guangzhou natural storage.