Experience the essence of the renowned Bing Dao region with this exceptional 2025 Xiaguan "Bing Dao Ling Yun" (Spirit of Bing Dao) Raw Puerh tea cake. Crafted from carefully selected premium maocha from the "Five Villages of DiJie," NanPo, BingDaoLaoZhai, BaWai, and NuoWu, this tea embodies the characteristic "high aroma, soft liquor, and lasting charm" of Bing Dao Puerh, offering both delightful immediate enjoyment and excellent aging potential.
Product Details:
* Net Weight: 357g/cake
* Tea Type: Puerh Raw Tea (Sheng Cha)
* Ingredients: Premium maocha meticulously sourced from the Bing Dao Five Villages.
* Storage: Stored in a dry, high-altitude warehouse in Dali.
Brewing Guide:
For optimal enjoyment, we recommend using a gaiwan with approximately 8grams of tea.
Brewing Notes:
Rinse: One quick rinse reveals a clear, green-yellow liquor with an intricate dance of floral and honey aromas.
1st - 2nd Infusion:
* Steep Time: 3-5 seconds
* Liquor: Bright apricot-yellow and brilliantly clear.
* Aroma: Intense floral notes when hot, evolving into a lingering rock sugar sweetness as it cools.
* Taste: A remarkably soft and gentle liquor, like fine silk. The sweet, rock sugar notes are profound, with a cool, refreshing rock sugar "rhyme" that expands in the throat.
* Aftertaste (Hui Gan): A gushing, spring-like sweetness emerges from beneath the tongue.
3rd - 6th Infusion:
* Steep Time: 5-10 seconds
* Liquor: Radiant yellow, akin to melting emerald.
* Aroma: Delicate floral notes, reminiscent of distant orchids, intertwine with a rich, pure, and uplifting rock sugar fragrance.
* Taste: Smooth and mellow like silk coating the tongue, with a subtle, pleasant astringency that graces the cheeks.
* Aftertaste (Hui Gan): A continuous, lingering sweetness in the throat, accompanied by a steady, trickling salivation.
7th - 10th Infusion:
* Steep Time: 10-15 seconds
* Liquor: Bright yellow.
* Aroma: Pure and clean fragrance.
* Taste: The cool rock sugar "rhyme" persists, like cold spring water permeating stone, leaving a crisp, clear sensation in the throat, much like drinking from an icy spring.
* Aftertaste (Hui Gan): A prolonged and extended sweetness.
Beyond 10th Infusion:
* Steep Time: Extend to around 20 seconds.
* Liquor: Bright green-yellow.
* Aroma: Sweet and clear rock sugar fragrance.
* Taste: A comfortable throat韵 (yun - lingering sensation), a hint of astringency on the cheeks, and a subtle fruity tartness.
* Aftertaste (Hui Gan): The sweet aftertaste continues for a long duration.
Overall Impression:
The liquor of "Bing Dao Ling Yun" consistently presents a predominantly yellow hue with subtle green undertones, always maintaining remarkable clarity. Its aroma is built upon a foundation of floral and honey notes, gracefully transitioning to rock sugar, osmanthus, and even a fresh watermelon vibrancy, with a lasting cold cup aroma. The tea liquor is sweet, soft, and mellow, delivering a prominent sweetness and salivation (hui gan). The unique cool rock sugar "rhyme" is a consistent thread throughout the tasting experience. This tea boasts excellent durability, retaining its delightful character even after 9 infusions. The slight astringency is pleasant and dissipates quickly, truly showcasing the characteristic "high aroma, soft liquor, and lasting charm" of Bing Dao raw Puerh, making it a valuable addition to any tea collection for both immediate enjoyment and future aging.