Overview:
- Year: 2018
- Type: Puerh Sheng Cha (Raw Tea)
- Weight: 357g
- Name: DaYi "Qian Xu Kong Que" (Peacock) Cake
Description:
The 2018 DaYi "Qian Xu Kong Que" (Peacock) Cake is a special edition Puerh Sheng Cha (Raw Tea) crafted with meticulous attention to detail. This cake is part of the QianYuKongQue series, known for its exceptional quality and unique characteristics.
Origination:
- The QianYuKongQue series is available in two versions: a 357g cake and a 150g cake packaged alongside another tea from 2017, XingYaoYaZhou, a shou cha also weighing 150g. The tea is primarily made from GuShu (old tree) tea materials sourced from the core BuLang tea region.
- The name "Qian Xu Kong Que" refers to a peacock series, featuring 7 stars, denoting its rarity and high quality. Additionally, it is designated as a ZhengCang (collection) tea, indicating its esteemed status among collectors and tea enthusiasts.
Taste Profile:
- This tea exhibits a complex flavor profile, characterized by a still green grass aroma that suggests the tea materials are young, likely from the current year's harvest. It possesses a high fragrance that lingers, accompanied by subtle smoke notes. The bitterness is present but quickly fades, leaving a pungent aftertaste. The tea offers a rich liquid texture and strong ChaQi, contributing to its overall depth and complexity.
Storage:
- The tea has been carefully stored in Guangzhou under natural conditions, allowing it to mature gracefully and develop its unique flavor profile over time.