Bing Dao Di Jie Raw Pu-erh
Origin & Terroir
As one of the "Five Villages of Bing Dao", Di Jie is nestled in Mengku, Lincang (Yunnan) at 1,700m elevation. Encircled by mountains and draped in mist, its ancient tea trees thrive in pristine forests, absorbing minerals from fertile soil to produce leaves of exceptional purity and vitality.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
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Dry Leaves: A delicate balance of wild berry honey and orchid dew.
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Brewed:
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Early Steeps: Explosive floral bouquet (honeysuckle, magnolia) with alpine freshness.
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Mid-Session: Stewed apricot and amber honey meld into the broth.
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Cold Cup: Petrified lychee scent lingers—like forest air trapped in resin.
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Flavor
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First Sip: Silken umami (reminiscent of morel mushroom broth) with a hint of young coconut.
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Aftertaste: Zero astringency, only a geyser-like sweetness that floods the throat.
Mouthfeel
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Texture: Glacier-water clarity with melted-butter density.
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Qi (Energy): Subtle but pervasive—warming the dantian (丹田) like slow-burning sandalwood.
Uniqueness
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"Floral-Geological Paradox": Bridges ethereal florals and granite-mineral depth.
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Aging Potential: Over 15+ years, evolves from honeyed youth → aged white gourd → truffled antiquity.
Details
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Origin: Di Jie, Bing Dao, Yunnan, China
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Cake Weight: 357g
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Harvest Date: September 2021
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Production Date: April 2025
Perfect For:
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Terroir poets seeking mountain-transparent elegance.
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Meditative sippers craving quietly radiant energy.
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Time alchemists—its tectonic structure ensures decades of metamorphosis.