Origination:
- Series: 0532
- Recipe Creation Year: 2005
- Tea Leaf Grade: 3rd grade tea leaf in blended tea materials
- Manufacturer: Menghai tea factory (represented with serial number "2" during the national tea factories period)
- Award: Golden Prize at the 13th Shanghai International Tea Culture Competition
Description:
The 2016 DaYi "0532" Cake is a high-grade shou puerh tea crafted using robust tea leaves sourced from the Menghai tea area. Both the inside and outside of the cake feature aged tea leaves selected for their slender, tender, and multi-bud characteristics. The tea undergoes moderate fermentation and is sprinkled with nearly court-grade golden tips. The inner tea is selected from grades 3 to 6 of strong green tea buds, resulting in an attractive appearance.
Taste Profile:
- Appearance: The tea leaves are slender and tender with a reddish-brown color and a golden hue.
- Tea Soup: The tea soup is bright red, with a rich aroma and a smooth taste.
- Aftertaste: It leaves a characteristic sweet aftertaste.
- Aging: With years of aging, the tea soup becomes soft and thick, acquiring a good tea fragrance and a hint of sweetness. The overall feeling is full-bodied and thick, with a prominent tea fragrance and strong layering.
Storage:
- Location: Guangzhou
- Conditions: Naturally stored, allowing the tea to age gracefully and develop its unique flavors over time.
This tea, renowned for its exceptional taste and aging potential, has received recognition at prestigious tea competitions and offers a delightful tea experience with each sip.