Series Background
- High-End Grade: The "Bingdao Spring Cake" series is designed as high-end grade tea, intended for appreciating the original tea flavor from the Bing Dao tea region.
- Historical Context: Bing Dao was once a forgotten and isolated area due to poor infrastructure and limited access. However, this isolation contributed to a natural environment conducive to the growth of tea trees, with less pollution and human interference, resulting in soil rich in nutrients.
Creator
- Mr. Rong Jiasheng: Founder of MengKu RongShi (MKRS), Mr. Rong Jiasheng established the first processing workroom in Bing Dao. Since then, Bing Dao tea has gained recognition in the Puerh tea world, leading to a significant increase in the price of fresh leaves.
Tea Characteristics
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Tea Leaves:
- Blend: Blended with aged pure tea materials harvested from 2013 to 2019 at Bingdao Old Village, ensuring a depth of flavor and character.
- Appearance: The tea features strong and fat threads with a remarkable appearance and multiple silver tea hairs, indicating high quality.
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Aroma and Flavor:
- Tea Liquor: The liquor is bright and golden, boasting clarity and visual appeal.
- Taste: The taste is rich, mellow, and thick, offering a luxurious drinking experience.
- Fragrance: Floral fragrance permeates the infusion, enhancing the overall aroma.
- Huigan: The tea delivers a quick and long-lasting returning sweetness (Huigan), adding to its complexity.
- Bitterness: Some bitterness adds depth and character to the tea, balanced by its strength.
- Sweetness: A smooth and sweet profile, reminiscent of honey, further enriches the tasting experience.
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Storage:
- Guangzhou Storage: Stored in dry and clean conditions in Guangzhou, ensuring optimal preservation and aging potential.
Summary
The 2021 MengKu RongShi "Bing Dao" (Bingdao) Cake, weighing 200g, is a testament to the high-quality tea produced in the Bing Dao tea region. Blended with aged pure tea materials harvested from 2013 to 2019, this tea offers a rich, mellow taste with floral fragrance and a quick, long-lasting returning sweetness. Its strong and fat threads, along with its bright golden liquor, reflect its exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Despite its isolation in the past, Bing Dao has emerged as a prominent player in the Puerh tea world, and this cake exemplifies the region's excellence. Stored in Guangzhou under dry and clean conditions, it is poised to age gracefully, further enhancing its complexity and depth of flavor over time.