Bing Dao Nan Po Loose-Pressed Brick
Origin & Terroir
As one of the "Five Villages of Bing Dao", Nan Po is nestled in Mengku, Lincang (Yunnan) at 2,000m elevation. Surrounded by dense forests and nourished by fertile soil, its ancient tea trees absorb rich organic nutrients, yielding leaves of exceptional purity and vitality.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
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Dry Brick: A delicate harmony of wildflower honey and orchid nectar—elegant and natural.
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Brewed:
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Early Steeps: Explosive floral notes (jasmine, osmanthus) 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 morning dew on forest moss.
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Flavor
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First Sip: Silky umami (think morel mushroom broth) with a hint of young coconut.
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Aftertaste: Bitterless transition to mineral-sweet finish, as if sipping from a mountain spring.
Mouthfeel
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Texture: Glacier-water clarity with melted-butter density—effortlessly smooth.
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Qi (Energy): Subtle radiance—warming the core like sunlit quartz.
Uniqueness
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"Floral-Mineral Symphony": Balances ethereal florals with granite-derived depth.
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Loose-Pressed Brick: Designed for easy portioning without compromising aging potential.
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Aging Profile: Over 10+ years, evolves from honeyed youth → aged white gourd → truffled complexity.
Details
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Origin: Nan Po, Bing Dao, Yunnan, China
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Brick Weight: 500g (Loose-pressed for convenience)
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Harvest Date: March 2021
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Production Date: April 2025
Perfect For:
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Terroir enthusiasts chasing unadulterated mountain essence.
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Daily drinkers valuing easy-to-brew elegance.
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Aging visionaries—its balanced structure promises decades of transformation.