Overview:
- Year: 2005
- Type: Puerh Sheng Cha Raw Tea
- Weight: 357g
- Series: 8653
- Storage: Guangzhou Natural Storage
Description: Indulge in the exquisite taste and aroma of our 2005 XiaGuan "8653" Cake, a renowned benchmark in the world of sheng puerh teas. Crafted with precision according to a blend recipe initiated in 1986, this tea exemplifies XiaGuan's commitment to quality and tradition.
Taste Profile:
- Appearance: Admire the tight and neat tea threads, showcasing the tea's excellent quality and appearance.
- Tea Liquor: Revel in the clear tea liquor with a bright and inviting hue, promising a delightful tasting experience.
- Flavor: Delight in the subtle smoky flavor, complemented by the original fragrance of the tea leaves. Experience a harmonious balance of sweetness, medium bitterness, and astringency, creating a complex and satisfying flavor profile.
- Strength and Refreshing Taste: Enjoy the refreshing tea flavor, characterized by its strength, which may unfold gradually but asserts itself with robustness. Feel the thickness of the tea with a pleasing mellowness that adds depth to each sip.
- Variations: Explore the T version of this tea, known for its hard cake that ages slowly, preserving the unique fragrance of the new tea. Additionally, the FT version offers a softer flavor profile, contrasting with the strength of the general version.
Background: The "8653" series holds a special place in the world of sheng puerh, tracing its origins back to an order from a buyer in Japan in 1985. Initially intended for export, the cancellation of the order led to its distribution in the domestic market. Officially named in 1988, the blend recipe uses 5th-grade tea materials and is produced at the Xia Guan tea factory, No.3 within the CNNP group.
With several variations, including the T, FT, and FTT versions, the 8653 series caters to diverse preferences, offering a range of flavors and experiences to tea enthusiasts worldwide.
Savor the legacy and excellence of XiaGuan's "8653" Cake, a timeless classic that continues to captivate tea connoisseurs with its exceptional quality and taste.