
$34.90 / cake
4.5 (71 reviews)
Orchid flower and wild herbs with sweet apricot underneath. Silky body coats the palate. Slight bitterness transforms quickly into lasting floral sweetness with woody depth.
The compressed cake contains twisted leaves in dark green to brown tones. Some silver buds appear throughout the material. The leaves show the irregular shapes typical of wild-grown material. Rich woody scents dominate the aroma, similar to forest floor after rainfall.
The liquor pours a bright yellow-gold color. Initial sips present slight bitterness that quickly converts to sweetness. The flavor transforms into apricot and floral notes that linger. Wild herb character adds complexity in middle infusions. Woody undertones remain present as a base. The body is medium with clean texture.
From Mengyou and Xueshan Town in Fengqing County, Lincang City, Yunnan, this sources from Big Snow Mountain using traditional processing. The high elevation contributes to the wild herb and floral qualities. Suits drinkers who enjoy raw pu-erh with dynamic flavor changes and initial bitterness that converts to sweetness.