Overview:
- Year: 2017
- Type: Puerh Sheng Cha (Raw Tea)
- Weight: 357g
- Name: DaYi "Tian Di Yi Liu" (The 1st Level) Cake
Description:
The 2017 DaYi "Tian Di Yi Liu" Cake is a raw puerh tea crafted from high-quality tea materials, mainly comprising tiny buds and the first young leaves from each stem. Its clear tea threads are adorned with distinct silver hairs, indicating its premium quality. This tea was originally released to commemorate the 1028th birth year of the renowned figure Fan Zhongyan, a significant figure in Chinese culture. Fan Zhongyan's descendant, Fan Hejun, established the Fohai tea factory, the predecessor of the Menghai tea factory.
Origination:
- The tea material is carefully selected, focusing on tiny buds and the first young leaves, ensuring exceptional quality.
- It was specially created to honor the 1028th birth year of Fan Zhongyan, an influential figure in Chinese history, and to pay tribute to his legacy and contributions.
- The tea factory responsible for its creation, Fohai tea factory, later evolved into the renowned Menghai tea factory.
Taste Profile:
- Upon the first sip, the tea immediately reveals its sweetness, accompanied by a honey-like fragrance.
- Subsequently, a slight bitterness emerges, quickly dissipating from the palate, followed by a lingering sweetness that persists in the mouth.
- The taste profile is characterized by its variability, mellowness, and thickness, offering a rich and satisfying tea experience.
Storage:
- The tea is stored naturally in Guangzhou, allowing it to undergo gradual aging and development, enhancing its flavor complexity and overall quality over time.