Overview:
- Name: Yu Shang Gong Cha (Royal Tribute Cake)
- Year: 2008
- Type: Puerh Raw Tea (Sheng Cha)
- Weight: 357g
- Storage: Guangzhou natural storage
Characteristics:
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Purpose:
- Part of the high-end "Yu Shang" series, designed with a refined blend recipe to achieve superior quality and taste.
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Flavor Profile:
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Sweetness:
- Offers a typical refreshing sweetness that is rich and satisfying.
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Bitterness and Astringency:
- Features minor bitterness and astringency which dissipate quickly, allowing for a pleasant aftertaste.
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Huigan:
- Produces a good Huigan (returning sweetness) which enhances the overall tea experience.
- Promotes saliva production, adding to the depth and enjoyment of the flavor.
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Lingering Flavor:
- Leaves a lingering tea flavor that is fragrant and mellow, providing a well-rounded finish.
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Varied Tastes:
- Exhibits a variety of tastes, enhancing the complexity and appeal of the tea.
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Sweetness:
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Mouthfeel and Aroma:
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Fragrance:
- Carries a pleasant and delicate fragrance that complements its mellow flavor.
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Mouthfeel:
- Smooth and soothing, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable tea session.
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Fragrance:
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Chaqi:
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Effect:
- The tea has a notable Chaqi (tea energy) which is both relaxing and soothing, making it suitable for calming and meditative moments.
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Effect:
Summary:
The 2008 XiaGuan "Yu Shang Gong Cha" (Royal Tribute Cake) is a high-end Puerh tea from the refined "Yu Shang" series. It is designed to provide a superior tea drinking experience with its rich and refreshing sweetness, minor bitterness and astringency, and a good Huigan that promotes saliva production. The tea offers a smooth and mellow flavor with a pleasant fragrance, leaving a lingering taste in the mouth that is both fragrant and mellow. Its varied tastes and notable Chaqi make it a relaxing and soothing choice for tea enthusiasts. Stored under Guangzhou natural conditions, this tea has been well-preserved to maintain its quality and potential for further aging.