Product Details:
- Name: Jin Song He (Golden Pine & Crane)
- Year: 2009
- Type: Puerh Raw Tea (Sheng Cha)
- Weight: 357g
- Storage: Guangzhou natural storage
Tea Characteristics:
- Tea Material: This tea is made using tea materials that have been aged for 2 years, with the primary grade being around 1st grade. It features a high ratio of young buds and tiny leaves, which contribute to its refined flavor profile.
- Appearance: The tea leaves are tight and neat, showcasing a great appearance which is indicative of careful selection and processing.
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Flavor Profile:
- Taste: The tea offers a refreshing taste with notable strength. It has light bitterness and astringency, balanced well with other flavor elements.
- Smoky Flavor: It possesses the typical smoky flavor characteristic of XiaGuan teas, adding a layer of complexity to the overall taste.
- Mouthfeel: Excellent Huigan (returning sweetness) and saliva production create a lingering and pleasant aftertaste. The tea is well-rounded with similarities to the 7542 from Dayi, a popular reference in Puerh tea circles.
Series Variants:
- Sibling Cake - Yin Song He (Silver Pine & Crane): Alongside the "Jin Song He," there is a sibling cake known as "Yin Song He," both crafted to mimic the successful "Jin Da Yi" and "Yin Da Yi" from the Menghai Tea Factory. These cakes were ordered by the FT (Fei Tai) tea company and have been well-received in the tea market.
Storage:
- The tea has been stored in natural conditions in Guangzhou, which is conducive to the proper aging and development of Puerh tea flavors.
Summary:
The 2009 XiaGuan "Jin Song He" (Golden Pine & Crane) Cake is an exemplary Puerh Sheng Cha, meticulously crafted using aged tea materials of high quality. Its tight and neat appearance, coupled with the clear and bright tea liquor, makes it visually appealing. The refreshing taste, light bitterness, astringency, and characteristic smoky flavor create a complex yet harmonious flavor profile. With excellent Huigan and saliva production, this tea is not only enjoyable but also a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of XiaGuan. This tea is well-recommended for both daily enjoyment and for those looking to deepen their appreciation of high-quality Puerh teas.