2011 XiaGuan "Jin Se Yin Xiang" (Golden Image) Cake 357g Puerh Raw Tea Sheng Cha - King Tea Mall
2011 XiaGuan "Jin Se Yin Xiang" (Golden Image) Cake 357g Puerh Raw Tea Sheng Cha - King Tea Mall
2011 XiaGuan "Jin Se Yin Xiang" (Golden Image) Cake 357g Puerh Raw Tea Sheng Cha - King Tea Mall
2011 XiaGuan "Jin Se Yin Xiang" (Golden Image) Cake 357g Puerh Raw Tea Sheng Cha - King Tea Mall

2011 XiaGuan "Jin Se Yin Xiang" (Golden Image) Cake 357g Puerh Raw Tea Sheng Cha

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Characteristics:

  • Type: Sheng Puerh (Raw Puerh)
  • Manufacturer: XiaGuan Tea Factory
  • Name: Jin Se Yin Xiang (Golden Image)
  • Translation: "Jin Se Yin Xiang" translates to "Golden Impression" in English.
  • Origin: Yunnan Province, China
  • Form: Compressed Cake
  • Weight: 357 grams

Flavor Profile:

  • Appearance: The cake is relatively loose compared to XiaGuan's general tight cakes, showcasing its unique characteristics.
  • Liquor Color: When brewed, the tea liquor exhibits a yellow hue with a fragrant aroma, inviting exploration of its rich flavors.
  • Taste: This tea offers a nuanced and satisfying flavor profile:
    • HuiGan and Saliva Producing: It stimulates Huigan (sweet aftertaste) and saliva production, enhancing the overall drinking experience.
    • Fragrance: The tea emits a pleasant fragrance, adding to the sensory pleasure of the drinking session.
    • Unique Aging Process: Made from tea materials aged for 6 years until 2012 in XiaGuan's warehouse, this tea offers a distinct character shaped by its aging journey.
    • Competition with "Jin Se Yun Xiang": Market believed this tea was crafted as a competitor to "Jin Se Yun Xiang" from DaYi due to its similar name and wrapper design.

Storage:

  • This tea has been stored under natural conditions in Guangzhou, allowing it to age gracefully and develop its unique character over time.

Recommendation:

  • The 2011 XiaGuan "Jin Se Yin Xiang" (Golden Image) Cake is recommended for tea enthusiasts seeking a premium Sheng Puerh with a unique aging process and distinctive flavor profile. Its competition status and exceptional quality make it a fascinating choice for both exploration and enjoyment.

Experience the tradition and excellence of XiaGuan Tea Factory with the 2011 "Jin Se Yin Xiang," and savor its rich flavors and unique aging characteristics with every sip.

Customer Reviews

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It has the typical XiaGuan “tight” compression to it as I tried to pick out enough to brew. It was difficult to break the chunks I pried off into smaller pieces to infuse with.
The aroma of the dry leaf had a mossy peat moss smell to it. I gave it a flash rinse of about 5 seconds to wake it up some. I really think I should have gone longer due to the compression.
First brew good amber color, some smoke with a touch of bitter and drying at the end of the sip. Lighter than most Xia Guan at this stage probably should have steeped a bit longer.
Second infusion about 10 seconds color is good and the brew is much stronger. Much more smoke to it some floral and bitter and drying astringency that turns to a soft sweet barely noticeable on the end. Hui Gan is nice on this one and you can kind of “feel” the older leaf pushing up in the later infusion.
Xia Guan lover’s would like this one.

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Neil M.
2011 XiaGuan "Jin Se Yin Xiang" (Golden Image) Cake

Just beginning to develop a smoother, semi-aged flavor profile. Fragrance of the wet leaves is recognizably Xiaguan, but not smoky. Earthy, cedar wood, bitter flavors in the first steeps, but minimal astringency. Nice kougan, huigan comes slowly. Quite enjoyable now, will likely improve with further aging. A reasonably complex puerh for a fair price.

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