Appreciation

Vintage:  2009 Yiwu Gaoshan Village Ancient Tree Raw Pu'er Tea

Origin: Yiwu Gaoshan Village, Yunnan, China

Appearance: The texture of ancient tea steeped in time
The cake is well-shaped and full, with clear traces of "light and slow pressing" from the stone mill. The edges are slightly loose and the center is slightly tight, which prevents the cake from falling apart and is conducive to aging. The dry tea leaves are thick and plump.

Aroma:  The transformation of fragrance over time

Dry tea: The main notes are warm and honey-like, mixed with a light woody and aged aroma, calm and without the sharpness of new tea;

Warming the cup: 95℃ hot water brings out the layers of aroma, first overflowing with honey fragrance, then revealing the wild charm of the mountains, and finally leaving a faint jujube fragrance, which is a unique gift of 15 years of aging.

Cup Bottom Aroma: A lingering fragrance remains after multiple infusions — honey scent wrapped in a clean sweetness, fully embodying Yiwu Pu'er's characteristic of "fragrance sinking into water".

Taste: Sweet and smooth, typical of Yiwu cuisine

Take 7 grams and brew with 95℃ spring water: the slight bitterness on the tip of the tongue and palate will dissipate in an instant without any lingering astringency; the tea soup will flow smoothly down the throat, with a mellow and sweet taste spreading; the aftertaste will have a long-lasting honey fragrance.

Tea Liquor color and Infused Leaves:  Testaments to Ecology and Aging

Tea Liquor color:
The first 3 infusions are a clear amber color with obvious cling to the glass; the 4th to 8th infusions deepen to orange-red, with no cloudiness or impurities.

Infused Leaves:
After soaking, the leaves are a vibrant brownish-green color, elastic, with clear veins and thick leaf flesh.