Visual Appeal: The cake is expertly pressed, showcasing a uniform, rounded shape. Its surface boasts a lustrous, dark reddish-brown hue, generously flecked with golden tips—a sign of quality.
Aroma & Flavor Journey:
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Aroma: Unveils a potent sugar-sweetness interwoven with a distinctive osmanthus fragrance. This aromatic profile builds in layers, offering a truly multi-dimensional experience.
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Taste: The liquor is mellow, thick, and wonderfully smooth, with a clear honeyed sweetness at its core.
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The initial taste is sweet and refreshing, reminiscent of morning dew.
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As you continue to sip, it transforms into a rich, profound sensation, like the resonant sound of an evening drum.
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The sensation gracefully fills the throat, leaving a long-lasting, elegant aftertaste.
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Liquor & Leaf: The brewed tea yields a deep, lustrous reddish-brown liquor, auspicious in its appearance. The spent leaves are remarkably plump, tender, and uniformly reddish-brown, indicative of high-quality material and proper fermentation.
Brewing Guide (using a 160ml gaiwan): For optimal enjoyment, we recommend a 10g tea offering, with one quick rinse (waking up the tea) before your first infusion.
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1st Infusion: Bright red liquor with pronounced sugar sweetness and a sweet, mellow taste.
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2nd-4th Infusions: The liquor deepens to a rich, glossy red. Honey sweetness becomes abundant, layered with the unique osmanthus aroma. The taste is mellow, smooth, and sweet, transitioning from morning dew freshness to evening drum depth.
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5th-7th Infusions: A vibrant, clear red liquor. The honeyed sweetness is intense and enduring, clinging delightfully to the cup. The taste is smooth and mellow, gracefully coating the throat.
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8th-9th Infusions: Bright red liquor with a clear sugar sweetness and a fragrant, mellow taste, leaving an elegant aftertaste.
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10th Infusion: The liquor remains a beautiful red, with persistent sweetness and an unending, lingering finish.