The compressed cake shows tightly twisted leaves in shades of dark olive and forest green with visible silver buds throughout. When broken apart, the leaves release strong floral notes with clear honey aromatics. The dry material has a fresh, almost pungent quality that indicates minimal aging. The contrast between darker leaves and lighter bud tips gives the cake a mottled appearance.

Brewing produces a bright golden liquor with slight cloudiness from the young material. The first infusion hits with pronounced floral character and honey notes, building quickly into a sharp bitterness on the mid-palate. This bitterness fades within seconds, replaced by returning sweetness that coats the mouth. The body is medium-weight with noticeable astringency. Multiple infusions reveal shifting intensity, with floral notes dominating early steeps and the bitter-to-sweet transition becoming more pronounced as the session continues.

From Huazhuliangzi village in the Mengsong area of Menghai County, Xishuangbanna, this raw material uses traditional processing methods. The high-elevation Mengsong region produces material known for its floral character and strong mouth-feel. Suitable for drinkers who enjoy assertive young sheng with prominent bitterness and those interested in aging potential.