Hua Zhu Liang Zi Raw Pu-erh
Origin & Terroir:
Grown in Mengsong Township, Menghai County (Xishuangbanna, Yunnan), Hua Zhu Liang Zi is a high-altitude ancient tree tea celebrated for its crystalline purity and vibrant "mountain wild" energy. The most prized leaves hail from Baotang Old Village, where thin air and misty forests shape a tea of cooling temperament and floral intensity.
Tasting Notes
Dry Leaves
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Appearance: Slender, glossy strands with pekoe-covered buds—unfolding to reveal supple, jade-green vitality.
Aroma
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Dry Tea: Fresh-cut orchid and wild herbs, with a whisper of honeycomb.
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Brewed:
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Early steeps: Explosive floral bouquet (honeysuckle, magnolia) with a mineral backbone.
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Later infusions: Evolves into lemongrass and damp forest moss—a scent of mountain mornings.
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Empty Cup: Lasting orchid perfume, as if the highlands breathed into your teacup.
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Flavor
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First Sip: A bright, citrusy bitterness (like grapefruit zest) that vanishes mid-swallow, leaving raw sugarcane sweetness.
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Aftertaste: Rapid "tingling" salivation (生津), with a cooling throat resonance (喉韵) reminiscent of mentholated mountain springwater.
Mouthfeel
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Texture: Lively and lubricious—like alpine snowmelt with a velvety tail.
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Body Effect: Refreshingly cool ("茶性清凉"), ideal for summer. The qi rises gently to the temples, sharpening focus.
Uniqueness
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"Mountain Wild Qi" (山野气韵): A rare cooling astringency paired with floral fireworks—hallmarks of untamed high-elevation tea.
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Aging Potential: Over time, its fierce florals will mellow into dried lily and wild honey, while the texture grows oily.
Details
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Origin: Mengsong, Yunnan, China
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Cake Weight: 357g
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Harvest Date: March 2021
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Production Date: April 2025
Perfect For:
Purists chasing unadulterated terroir.
Meditators valuing mind-clarity qi.
Aging Experiments—watch its wildness tame into elegance.