Tongmu Rui Chun Fang (left)

Tongmu Village, Wuyi Mountain City, Fujian Province, China

Dry leaf characteristics:

wiry, medium - brown leaves

slight twisting and hints of light + brown-gold

notes of dried peach, lychee, and dried honey

Wet leaf characteristics:

consistent processing, presence of buds

medium - brown with hints of medium - red-brown

notes of ripe nectarine, dried hyacinth, and clover honey

Liquor characteristics:

deep - red-orange liquor with hints of medium orange and medium - red, clear cup

light + body, mild sweetness

mild astringency with a slight drying effect

medium - finish and aftertaste

notes of ripe yellow peach, mimosa honey, and toasted spice

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Lao Shu Dian Hong (middle)

Fengqing County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province, China


Dry leaf characteristics:

large wiry, medium - brown leaves

slight twisting and hints of light + brown-gold

notes of dried wildflowers, dried honeycomb, and dried apricot

Wet leaf characteristics:

consistent processing, presence of whole leaves

medium - brown with hints of medium - red-brown

notes of dried gardenia, amber caramel, and mimosa honey

Liquor characteristics:

medium + orange liquor with hints of medium + red-orange and medium gold, clear cup

light + body, mild sweetness

mild + astringency with a slight drying effect

medium - finish and aftertaste

notes of dried apricot, dried gardenia, and passion fruit

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Qimen Mao Feng (right)

Qimen County, Anhui Province, China


Dry leaf characteristics:

thin wiry, medium - brown leaves

slight twisting and hints of light brown-gold

notes of malt powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon stick

Wet leaf characteristics:

consistent processing, presence of buds

light + brown with hints of medium - brown-gold

notes of whole nutmeg, dried gardenia, and menthol

Liquor characteristics:

medium orange liquor with hints of medium - gold and light + red, clear cup

light + body, mild sweetness

mild astringency with a slight drying effect

short finish and aftertaste

notes of demerara sugar, menthol, and dried rose.

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