Revisiting this 2006 DXS Yongde maocha pressed in 2013. The dry leaves are thick, large, whole and vibrant with a clean and crisp scent (raisin-like but a tobacco smell comes through as well). The tea soup is a rich clear orange color and emits a sweet fruity aroma. A thick soup coats the mouth and provides nice mouth activity. A tart grapefruit taste comes through with a sweetness that serves to balance the tartness. A light bitterness builds up after several cups but takes little away from the overall sweetness of the brew. This is nicely complex with good qi. Floral and sweet taste but for me the lingering aftertaste is the best part of this very special tea. This is almost as good as one of my favorite shengs, the 2009 Yongde DXS from Finepuer (unfortunately now sold out).
195 °F / 90 °C
0 min, 15 sec
6 g
4 OZ / 110 ML
