2023 Chaze 'Fragrance of Bingdao' Raw Pu'er
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2023 Chaze 'Fragrance of Bingdao' Raw Pu Erh Tea Cake
Product Overview
The 2023 Chaze 'Fragrance of Bingdao' Raw Pu Erh Tea Cake offers a premium tea experience from the renowned wild tea gardens of Bingdao, located in Bangma mountain in the Mengku region of Yunnan. This raw (sheng) Pu Erh tea cake, weighing 357 grams, is expertly crafted with medium compression, making it easy to pry open for brewing. A standout of the 'Fragrance of Bingdao' series, this tea is both approachable for everyday enjoyment and layered with complexity.
Origin
Sourced from the Bingdao region in Yunnan, the tea leaves are of the large-leaf Assamica varietal (Da Ye Zhong), picked during the spring season of 2023. Bingdao is celebrated for its tea's distinctive quality and unique flavor profiles, reflecting the care and expertise of local tea farmers.
Flavor Profile
- Aroma: Sweet and inviting notes of honey and rock sugar.
- Taste: A smooth, pleasant experience with minimal bitterness or astringency, complemented by a cooling sensation akin to fresh, crisp air on a snowy day.
- Aftertaste: A sweet and lasting finish that delights the palate.
Crafting Process
The production process honors traditional methods:
- Picking: Tea leaves are hand-picked in the morning.
- Withering: Leaves are spread on bamboo trays to wither.
- Fixation: Heating halts oxidation, preserving freshness.
- Rolling: Leaves are carefully rolled to enhance aroma.
- Sun-Drying: Leaves are dried on bamboo mats under the sun.
- Steaming and Pressing: Processed leaves are steamed and stone-pressed into cakes.
- Packaging: The cakes are wrapped and boxed for aging.
- Aging: Further aging develops nuanced flavor layers.
How to Steep
Two methods are recommended for brewing this tea:
Gongfu Style:
- Use 5 grams of tea with 100 ml of water at 95°C.
- Steep for 10 seconds initially, then 5 seconds for the next five infusions, increasing time progressively afterward.
Western Style:
- Use 3 grams of tea with 500 ml of water at 95°C.
- Brew for 1.5 minutes for the first infusion, adding 30 seconds for each subsequent brew.