This exquisite Puerh Raw Tea (Sheng Cha) from the renowned Xiaguan Tea Factory is a testament to the profound transformation that only time and perfect storage can achieve. Crafted from 13-year-aged material, this tea has matured in the unique environment of a high-altitude plateau warehouse, creating a truly unforgettable sensory experience.
Aged to Perfection in a Plateau Warehouse: This "Dragon Ball" Puerh is pressed from raw tea material that has been patiently aged for 13 years in a high-altitude plateau warehouse. This ideal environment has allowed the tea to develop its complex character naturally, offering a "taste bud carnival" that is the hallmark of well-aged Puerh.
Visual & Aromatic Appeal:
- Appearance: Each Dragon Ball is perfectly rounded, pressed with just the right balance of firmness, and boasts a beautiful dark, lustrous sheen.
- Aroma: The dry tea offers a rich, intense, and uplifting aged aroma (陈香), deeply interwoven with a delightful honey-like fragrance. This captivating scent hints at the layers of flavor waiting to be unveiled.
Sensory Experience:
- Liquor: The brewed tea yields a vibrant orange-yellow liquor that is bright and clear, a beautiful indication of its proper aging and purity.
- Taste: Prepare for a truly rich and harmonious palate. The taste is mellow and full-bodied, delivering a thick and smooth liquor that coats the mouth. The overall mouthfeel is rich and well-coordinated, a testament to its premium raw material and careful maturation.
- Aftertaste: The experience culminates in a profound and immediate Huigan (回甘 - returning sweetness) and significant saliva production, providing a refreshing and long-lasting finish that reflects the tea's exceptional quality.
Overall: The 2025 Xiaguan "Xue Shan Chen Yun - Long Zhu" is a must-try for any Puerh enthusiast. Its harmonious blend of deep aged aroma, rich flavor, and captivating mouthfeel makes it an outstanding example of a mature Sheng Puerh, inviting you to savor the charm cultivated over more than a decade.