The compressed dragon ball shows purple-tinged leaves wound tightly together. Unwrapping reveals dark purple to green leaves with the distinctive color of the zi juan cultivar. The dry leaves release fresh, grassy aroma with floral notes. The purple coloring comes from anthocyanins in this specific varietal.

Brewing produces a purple-pink liquor, unusual among pu-erhs. The first taste brings soft sweetness with fresh fern character. Floral notes appear throughout the sip alongside grassy undertones. Subtle bitterness emerges mid-palate, providing structure without harshness. The springtime flora quality persists in the finish. The body is light to medium with smooth texture. Multiple infusions maintain the purple color and the bitter-sweet balance continues through later steeps.

From Menghai County in Yunnan Province using the zi juan purple cultivar. Traditional processing preserves the distinctive color and fresh character. Suits those exploring unusual cultivars or wanting raw pu-erh with pronounced floral character and visual interest from the purple liquor.