The 2008 ChenShengHao "Qi Da Jin Gang" (7 - King Kong) Cake is a unique offering that showcases the diversity and richness of tea regions in Menghai county. Comprising seven individual cakes, each representing a distinct tea region, this collection provides a comprehensive exploration of the area's terroir and tea-making traditions. Here's an overview of the different cakes within the set:
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Blue Mark No.1: Crafted from tea leaves sourced from Ba Ma village in Nan Nuo mountain, this cake is renowned for its sugar cake-like sweetness, thickness, and mellowness. It is prized for its excellent potential for aging, making it a desirable addition to any collection.
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Blue Mark No.2: Similar to its counterpart, this cake utilizes tea leaves from Nan Nuo mountain, known for their exceptional quality and unique flavor profile.
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Blue Mark No.3: Another offering featuring tea leaves from Nan Nuo mountain, renowned for its distinctive terroir and contribution to the region's tea heritage.
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Yellow Mark: Sourced from Nan Nuo mountain, this cake offers a taste experience characterized by the region's signature characteristics, including sweetness and complexity.
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Red Mark: Utilizing tea leaves from Bu Lang mountain, this cake showcases the mountain's renowned strong tea flavor, accompanied by bitterness, astringency, good Huigan, and refreshing taste. It offers a robust and bold drinking experience appreciated by connoisseurs.
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Green Mark: This cake represents the broader Menghai county region, encompassing various tea spots such as Bu Lang mountain, Nan Nuo mountain, Meng Song region, and others. It provides a comprehensive overview of the county's diverse tea offerings and terroir.
The natural storage in Guangzhou ensures that these cakes undergo gradual aging while preserving their flavors and aromas. This collection is a testament to ChenShengHao's commitment to quality and innovation, offering tea enthusiasts a unique opportunity to explore the distinct characteristics of each tea region within Menghai county.