Big Old Ass Tree 2019 Hekai Raw Puer
$12.00 – $495.00
- Description
- Where the Pigs Roam
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- Reviews (5)
Description
To be fair, this tea actually comes from several big old-ass trees, not just one. And if you don’t believe us, well… ok then.
Located just south of Menghai, along the edge of the Bulang mountain range, Hekai teas have some expected bitterness, but not to as high a degree as if you head further down the road. This tea’s bitterness is quickly replaced by a lasting sugar-sweetness in the mouth and throat. This tea easily fits in the “balanced” category, but don’t expect it to hold your hand like a gentle Yiwu.
We recommend this tea for focused drinking, as the flavour and energy develop well through the steeps, providing a thoroughly enjoyable session.
This tea comes from Manlong village, which these days is equal parts tea garden and public park (for better or worse). Among the trees ranging from 100-800+ years in age and adorned with small, informative plaques, semi-wild pigs, chickens and other small wildlife roam.
But of course, a tea isn’t wholly defined by how old the tree is or what animals walk around under its branches. What’s important is that it performs in the cup, which this tea most certainly does.
Picking period: Pre-April 11
$0.55/gram
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16 × 16 × 1 cm |
5 reviews for Big Old Ass Tree 2019 Hekai Raw Puer
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theweekendsessions –
Ridiculous mouthfeel, very well balanced flavour with a strong green grape note and heavy sweetness that expands in your throat and holds on for dear life. I’d be curious to see how this tea ages with some time but have a feeling I’d have a hard time not polishing off a full cake quickly.
DJPAS (verified owner) –
Huge tea leaves, bright aroma of a green forest
Taste is this awesome forest HeKai flavor that I love
Good for many steeps
Alexandra Verville-Paris (verified owner) –
//Eyes Dry Leaf
Gently twisted. Blueish and ocer leaves
//Nose Dry Leaf
Old leather, Floral hay, Clean clothes drying on the clothesline
//Nose Wet Leaf
Wet Hay, Wet rocks
//Eyes Liquor
Clear like plum wine
//Mouth Texture
Gentle tingling on the lips. Silky and thick texture. Comforting with its generous mouth coating
//Mouth Taste
Tiny acidity at the bottom of the tongue. Herbaceous. Ground cover flowers, Hay. Mineral
//Mouth Finish
Slight astringency
//Eyes Wet Leaf
Small to mediym size leaves. Great picking! Olive and kaki hues
//Body Sensation
Eyes and brain now awake…. and I’m hungry!
//Brewing Notes
1 gram per 20mL of water at 95C. 15 seconds + 3 second
//Infusion Notes
Sweeter throughout the session
Togo –
I’ve never had a Hekai/Pasha/Nannuo tea that I would love and this one doesn’t change that. It has a very smooth texture and well-balanced profile, but nothing really stands out about it to elevate it above the rest.
The liquor has a very refreshing, juicy character. There are fruity notes (citrus, green apple), as well as straw and butter flavours. The finish is tart and provides a nice transition into the mildly spicy and sweet aftertaste.
dhfarber (verified owner) –
I found this tea very pedestrian in taste, but it certainly has some significant awakening effects. It has a nice syrupy thick mouthfeel, but the flavor is just underwhelming. It’s quite dry, but has some nice vegetal notes, with very little bitterness. It opens up a bit more after the 3rd infusion, but still not anything amazing. I’m not familiar with Hekai teas, and some of my favorites are the WMD and Bitter End teas, so maybe this just isn’t my style.