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’11 Naka
Early spring arbor Naka from altitudes of 1800m. Floral boldness dry and wet. First batch. Trailblazing independent factory founded in early 80s, Fuhai.Stored in Los Angeles since Nov ’23.
’09 Marshmallow Mischief
Toasted marshmallow top note, sticky rice sweetness mixed with bracing bitterness and astringency. Piques salivation. Zen marshmallow huigan. Bamboo-tubed Bulang. Intoxicating qi. From Five Golden Flower of Menghai TF Zhang Jian-li’s Xinghai Tea Factory. In Los Angeles since Nov ’23.
’07 Emperor’s Offering
Complex apple, oak, limonene fusion. Intensity, called baqi. Full mouthfeel. Batch #2 denoted by careful tear in center of wrapper. In Los Angeles since Nov ’23.
’07 Deception
The qi is catastrophically strong, in marked contrast to its overall genteel personae. Colour full on copper. Aroma subtle incense, golden delicious apple, light honeysuckle. All transfers to gentle broth, possessing complete sweetness. Boyou Tea Factory in Los Angeles since Nov ’23.
’05 Yiwu Mountain Melody
Sweet vanilla and sasafrass. Savory bacon grease and elegant camphor. Astringent tartness sounding resolute puerh melody. Jinglong TF. In Los Angeles since April ’21.
