Origination: The "Jin Zhen Bai Lian" (Golden Needle White Lotus) Cake is crafted from high-grade tea materials. The name of this series is inspired by the appearance and characteristics of the tea: the buds have golden hairs, and the young leaves are tight and needle-like. The tea soup has a fragrance reminiscent of lotus. This tea undergoes light to medium fermentation.
Taste:
- Lotus Fragrance: The tea has an elegant aroma similar to lotus, adding a delicate floral note.
- Rich and Smooth: It offers a rich and smooth flavor, creating a satisfying and balanced drinking experience.
- Slight Bitterness: There is a slight bitterness that quickly subsides, enhancing the complexity of the tea.
- Huigan: The tea features a good returning sweetness (huigan) that lingers in the mouth.
- Long-lasting Sweetness: The sweetness stays long in the mouth, making each sip enjoyable.
- Refreshing: The tea is refreshing, with a good saliva-producing effect, leaving the mouth feeling clean and invigorated.
Storage:
- Stored naturally in Guangzhou, the tea has been aged under conditions that enhance its unique flavor profile and aromatic qualities.
Summary: The 2012 DaYi "Jin Zhen Bai Lian" (Golden Needle White Lotus) Cake is a 357g Puerh Shou Cha Ripe Tea known for its high-grade tea materials and light to medium fermentation. The tea has an elegant lotus-like fragrance, with a rich and smooth taste, slight bitterness, and a good returning sweetness (huigan). The long-lasting sweetness and refreshing quality make it a delightful choice for Puerh tea enthusiasts. Natural storage in Guangzhou has further developed its distinctive flavors and aromas.