Each dragon ball is a tightly compressed sphere of dark green leaves mixed with golden buds. The dry balls emit strong aromas of wildflowers, ripe stone fruit, and honey. Breaking one open reveals well-processed leaves with intact structure and minimal dust.

The liquor steeps clear and golden yellow. The opening sip brings immediate honey sweetness with ripe peach and apricot notes. Mid-palate develops fruity complexity with citrus zest appearing in the finish. The texture is smooth and rounded with medium body. Each steep maintains the fruit-forward profile without bitterness, and the citrus brightness carries through to later infusions.

From Mengla County in Xishuangbanna, Yiwu material is known for its fruity, approachable character. The dragon ball format allows precise portioning and slower flavor release. Good for drinkers new to raw pu-erh or those preferring fruit-driven profiles over heavy earthiness.