The dry leaves are wiry and twisted with golden-orange tips mixed among dark brown strands. The visual contrast between tip and leaf is striking. A floral aroma rises from the dry material, carrying notes of ripe fruit and a subtle malty warmth.

Brewing yields a bright amber-red liquor with copper highlights. The first sip reveals soft sweetness reminiscent of sweet potato and dried apricot. The flavor unfolds gradually, building malty depth in the mid-palate. Floral notes appear in the aroma as you drink, while ripe berry characteristics emerge in later steeps. The body is smooth and medium-weight with a malty finish that persists.

From high-elevation tea gardens at 1800 meters in Fengqing County, Yunnan Province. This Gongfu-style black suits drinkers who prefer fruity, aromatic blacks over heavy, malty styles.