The other side of tea

The long-awaited Shai Hong tea cakes from the Ku Zhu Mountains have finally reached us despite the intricate and perplexing path.

It is a handmade picked tea, produced traditionally, sun-dried like puerh teas, coming from old trees around 100-160 years old.

First impressions: The sweetness of a plum that melts in the mouth, the dry skin of a dark grape, the wine of well-ripe red apples, peaches, honey, and the warmth of sun-warmed wood with notes of vanilla. The infusion is velvety smooth, full, and sweet with a slight bitterness on the palate.

The taste and aroma of this shai hong tea will change over time.